Psychodynamic Counselling in King's Lynn
Through therapy, my clients begin to feel more present in their relationships, develop greater confidence and self-worth, and feel more in control of their emotions. Many notice the same difficulties appearing across different areas of life — conflict avoidance, fear of rejection, anxiety, people-pleasing, or difficulty trusting others. For some, these patterns can be traced back to early family dynamics or losses that were never fully processed. Once these patterns are understood, it becomes possible to live in a way that feels more authentic, connected, and free.
Through therapy, my clients begin to feel more present in their relationships, develop greater confidence and self-worth, and feel more in control of their emotions. Many notice the same difficulties appearing across different areas of life — conflict avoidance, fear of rejection, anxiety, people-pleasing, or difficulty trusting others. For some, these patterns can be traced back to early family dynamics or losses that were never fully processed. Once these patterns are understood, it becomes possible to live in a way that feels more authentic, connected, and free.
Are you feeling in need of counselling support? Choosing the right counsellor to provide support is not always easy. Giving careful attention to both the context of counselling being offered and the qualifications and experience of your chosen counsellor is an important factor in this process .Life brings challenges for all of us. Sometimes, those challenges can make it difficult to manage daily life or maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. In those moments, it can be incredibly helpful to have a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
Are you feeling in need of counselling support? Choosing the right counsellor to provide support is not always easy. Giving careful attention to both the context of counselling being offered and the qualifications and experience of your chosen counsellor is an important factor in this process .Life brings challenges for all of us. Sometimes, those challenges can make it difficult to manage daily life or maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. In those moments, it can be incredibly helpful to have a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
How are you doing today? Sometimes life can be hard and we can struggle with feelings such as anxiety, stress, sadness or being lost. I provide you with a safe space where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences that have brought you to this point. I can provide you with strategies to implement into your life, we can look at your past, spend time with your inner child or identify stressors and how to remove emotional triggers that make days difficult.
I can work with you on your self esteem, help you feel more confident, help you to live the life you deserve, putting down guilt you may have been carrying.
How are you doing today? Sometimes life can be hard and we can struggle with feelings such as anxiety, stress, sadness or being lost. I provide you with a safe space where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences that have brought you to this point. I can provide you with strategies to implement into your life, we can look at your past, spend time with your inner child or identify stressors and how to remove emotional triggers that make days difficult.
I can work with you on your self esteem, help you feel more confident, help you to live the life you deserve, putting down guilt you may have been carrying.
I draw on humanistic philosophy, some cognitive behavioural intervention and psychodynamic theory.
Hi, I’m Ruth!
I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough - there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. Maybe people around them have questioned if they really need to get help? If you are finding it hard to manage for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you.
Maybe someone around you is suggesting that you should seek some help and you aren’t sure. Ultimately it is your choice.
When any type of mental health or emotional concern affects daily
I draw on humanistic philosophy, some cognitive behavioural intervention and psychodynamic theory.
Hi, I’m Ruth!
I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough - there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. Maybe people around them have questioned if they really need to get help? If you are finding it hard to manage for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you.
Maybe someone around you is suggesting that you should seek some help and you aren’t sure. Ultimately it is your choice.
When any type of mental health or emotional concern affects daily
Including but not limited to person centred, psychodynamic, psychoanalytical, transactional analysis, and cbt to name a few.
I work with older children (12+) and adults. I specialise in working with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, domestic abuse, sexuality, and addiction/alcoholism. I have previously worked voluntarily for two charities counselling young people affected by domestic abuse, and with people in addiction recovery. I am an integrative counsellor and can work with many different modalities, and all my work has a person centred foundation. Therefore sessions are led by my clients needs as an individual. We work together to find the best way forward.
Including but not limited to person centred, psychodynamic, psychoanalytical, transactional analysis, and cbt to name a few.
I work with older children (12+) and adults. I specialise in working with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, domestic abuse, sexuality, and addiction/alcoholism. I have previously worked voluntarily for two charities counselling young people affected by domestic abuse, and with people in addiction recovery. I am an integrative counsellor and can work with many different modalities, and all my work has a person centred foundation. Therefore sessions are led by my clients needs as an individual. We work together to find the best way forward.
After a while, trying to manage everything alone can feel isolating and unproductive. Thoughts repeat, worries build, and despite your best efforts, nothing really shifts. Therapy offers a collaborative space where we work together to understand, challenge, and change the patterns keeping you stuck. As a CBT therapist, I help you notice unhelpful cycles in thinking and behaviour, and develop practical ways to respond differently. This isn’t about “thinking positive,” but gaining clarity, control, and new ways of coping so life feels less overwhelming and more manageable.
After a while, trying to manage everything alone can feel isolating and unproductive. Thoughts repeat, worries build, and despite your best efforts, nothing really shifts. Therapy offers a collaborative space where we work together to understand, challenge, and change the patterns keeping you stuck. As a CBT therapist, I help you notice unhelpful cycles in thinking and behaviour, and develop practical ways to respond differently. This isn’t about “thinking positive,” but gaining clarity, control, and new ways of coping so life feels less overwhelming and more manageable.
I trained as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and following 23 years working in the NHS I have been working in private practice since 2013.
I work with clients of all ages. Many of my clients bring unconscious trauma to our sessions and we work together to help unravel the origins of the trauma. In my person centred approach, the client builds an understanding of how the trauma has impacted their life and affected the relationships with those around them.
I endeavour to create a safe, non judgemental environment and I am conscious that the therapeutic space should offer conditions appropriate to the clients needs.
I trained as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and following 23 years working in the NHS I have been working in private practice since 2013.
I work with clients of all ages. Many of my clients bring unconscious trauma to our sessions and we work together to help unravel the origins of the trauma. In my person centred approach, the client builds an understanding of how the trauma has impacted their life and affected the relationships with those around them.
I endeavour to create a safe, non judgemental environment and I am conscious that the therapeutic space should offer conditions appropriate to the clients needs.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, shame, relationships, addiction problems and more, then you will no doubt find psychotherapy and counselling very helpful. If you are struggling with any of these problems, then I know the isolating pain they can cause, but I have seen depression turn to joy, despair into hope and self-hatred into self-love. It is very important that you feel safe and comfortable and that is why I offer a £30 first session (initial assessment) so you can see if I am right for you
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, shame, relationships, addiction problems and more, then you will no doubt find psychotherapy and counselling very helpful. If you are struggling with any of these problems, then I know the isolating pain they can cause, but I have seen depression turn to joy, despair into hope and self-hatred into self-love. It is very important that you feel safe and comfortable and that is why I offer a £30 first session (initial assessment) so you can see if I am right for you
Most people are currently in or have tried to be in relationships. These may be with partners, family members, children or with work colleagues. Mental health issues or traumas that have happened earlier in life can often impact those relationships and cause stress. Often individuals feel stuck with these difficulties repeating them although they don't work. Individual or couple counselling can help here. So can focusing on other effects like working with the family or the children.
Most people are currently in or have tried to be in relationships. These may be with partners, family members, children or with work colleagues. Mental health issues or traumas that have happened earlier in life can often impact those relationships and cause stress. Often individuals feel stuck with these difficulties repeating them although they don't work. Individual or couple counselling can help here. So can focusing on other effects like working with the family or the children.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, low in mood? Perhaps you are feeling that you have lost your way? If you are seeking some support and clarity to explore ways in which you can cope better with everyday life, you have taken the biggest step forward by opening yourself up to counselling. I work with people with all sorts of different needs. Every session is tailored to suit you, as an individual. It is perfectly natural to feel a little nervous before embarking on therapy. I can assure you that we will take things at your pace to promote a comfortable place for you to work through things.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, low in mood? Perhaps you are feeling that you have lost your way? If you are seeking some support and clarity to explore ways in which you can cope better with everyday life, you have taken the biggest step forward by opening yourself up to counselling. I work with people with all sorts of different needs. Every session is tailored to suit you, as an individual. It is perfectly natural to feel a little nervous before embarking on therapy. I can assure you that we will take things at your pace to promote a comfortable place for you to work through things.
I combine mainly person-centred and psychodynamic methods and support these with both psycho-education and CBT where they are useful for the client.
Issues of emotional and psychological distress, including addiction and compulsion, pre-menstrual disorders (PMDD, PME and Severe PMS) and relationship challenges are far more common than most people imagine. If you are looking for help to work through problems in your life, I provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to work through your difficulties. I practice as an Integrative therapist, which means that I am trained in several psychotherapeutic approaches so that together, we can build a course of individualised therapy, thereby creating a better future for you.
I combine mainly person-centred and psychodynamic methods and support these with both psycho-education and CBT where they are useful for the client.
Issues of emotional and psychological distress, including addiction and compulsion, pre-menstrual disorders (PMDD, PME and Severe PMS) and relationship challenges are far more common than most people imagine. If you are looking for help to work through problems in your life, I provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to work through your difficulties. I practice as an Integrative therapist, which means that I am trained in several psychotherapeutic approaches so that together, we can build a course of individualised therapy, thereby creating a better future for you.
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
My approach is integrative, focusing on psychodynamic and existential theories.
There are thoughts, feelings and experiences in life which can be difficult to make sense of. These can relate to our current circumstances, anxieties about the life which lays ahead, or the historic struggles which seem to linger over us. Too often, the task of addressing these complex issues becomes daunting, and we become trapped. As a therapist, I'm here to walk alongside you. Whether it's relationship struggles, depression or anxiety, my integrative approach to therapy is tailored to meet you where you are. Together we will sensitively explore the depth of your experience and move towards understanding and growth.
My approach is integrative, focusing on psychodynamic and existential theories.
There are thoughts, feelings and experiences in life which can be difficult to make sense of. These can relate to our current circumstances, anxieties about the life which lays ahead, or the historic struggles which seem to linger over us. Too often, the task of addressing these complex issues becomes daunting, and we become trapped. As a therapist, I'm here to walk alongside you. Whether it's relationship struggles, depression or anxiety, my integrative approach to therapy is tailored to meet you where you are. Together we will sensitively explore the depth of your experience and move towards understanding and growth.
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Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Managing life's challenges and our mental health can be overwhelming. Whether it's anxiety, depression, coping with loss or just working out what's wrong and why we're feeling sad, we sometimes need help with our thoughts and feelings. Working online or in person in Norwich (Eaton, NR4), I work with adult individuals and couples to help them gently explore what's troubling them and to find a way forward.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Managing life's challenges and our mental health can be overwhelming. Whether it's anxiety, depression, coping with loss or just working out what's wrong and why we're feeling sad, we sometimes need help with our thoughts and feelings. Working online or in person in Norwich (Eaton, NR4), I work with adult individuals and couples to help them gently explore what's troubling them and to find a way forward.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.
I may use interventions from various modalities, but with a core psychodynamic philosophy which places importance upon childhood, relationships and root causes of problems which may be unconscious.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with relationship and attachment issues, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. Clients that begin to work with me often do so because they find that their feelings, thoughts or symptoms have begun to affect areas of functioning in life; they find that coping mechanisms that have been helpful in the past are beginning to work less effectively.
My attachment-based approach means that I am interested in your past - our early relationships determine how we connect with others as adults, how we view ourselves, and how we regulate ourselves.
I may use interventions from various modalities, but with a core psychodynamic philosophy which places importance upon childhood, relationships and root causes of problems which may be unconscious.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with relationship and attachment issues, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. Clients that begin to work with me often do so because they find that their feelings, thoughts or symptoms have begun to affect areas of functioning in life; they find that coping mechanisms that have been helpful in the past are beginning to work less effectively.
My attachment-based approach means that I am interested in your past - our early relationships determine how we connect with others as adults, how we view ourselves, and how we regulate ourselves.
Welcome. My name is Russell. I'm a fully qualified, registered and accredited psychotherapist. I have a MSc degree in the person-centred experiential (PCE) psychotherapy approach. I recently became a certified & accredited Emotion-Focused therapist (EFT) for individuals too.
EFT is a transdiagnostic treatment for a wide variety of mental health problems. This therapy 'goes deeper' & targets underlying core emotional pain which is often at the root of many mental health symptoms and difficulties such as anxiety, depression, chronic worrying, traumatic stress & other related disorders such as OCD and eating disorders.
Welcome. My name is Russell. I'm a fully qualified, registered and accredited psychotherapist. I have a MSc degree in the person-centred experiential (PCE) psychotherapy approach. I recently became a certified & accredited Emotion-Focused therapist (EFT) for individuals too.
EFT is a transdiagnostic treatment for a wide variety of mental health problems. This therapy 'goes deeper' & targets underlying core emotional pain which is often at the root of many mental health symptoms and difficulties such as anxiety, depression, chronic worrying, traumatic stress & other related disorders such as OCD and eating disorders.
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.