Psychodynamic Counselling in Lichfield

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Melita Pupsaite
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Lichfield WS13
You might find yourself caught in the same patterns - feeling stressed, anxious, physically unwell, easily triggered, or weighed down by emotions that just don’t seem to move. Perhaps you're navigating a loss, a life change, or a sense of being out of balance and disconnected. Maybe you understand what’s happening, yet no matter how much you try to think it through, something inside still holds on. Our bodies often carry what our minds are ready to let go of. In our work together, we’ll move at your pace, gently listening to what your body is communicating and creating space for genuine, lasting change.
You might find yourself caught in the same patterns - feeling stressed, anxious, physically unwell, easily triggered, or weighed down by emotions that just don’t seem to move. Perhaps you're navigating a loss, a life change, or a sense of being out of balance and disconnected. Maybe you understand what’s happening, yet no matter how much you try to think it through, something inside still holds on. Our bodies often carry what our minds are ready to let go of. In our work together, we’ll move at your pace, gently listening to what your body is communicating and creating space for genuine, lasting change.
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Ruth Gwendoline Tinsdeall
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Lichfield WS14
Do you wonder how to move forward in life? Do you need to talk to someone who will not judge you and will try to understand things from your point of view? I am interested in you as a unique person and want to provide a safe place to explore your unique situation with you. I am passionate about the need of each and every one of us to feel known and appreciated in a deep way, and I will try to work together with you to build up the sort of relationship which will help you feel known and appreciated and will help you grow into the person you want to be. I offer a wheelchair-friendly room and welcome anyone with disabilities.
Do you wonder how to move forward in life? Do you need to talk to someone who will not judge you and will try to understand things from your point of view? I am interested in you as a unique person and want to provide a safe place to explore your unique situation with you. I am passionate about the need of each and every one of us to feel known and appreciated in a deep way, and I will try to work together with you to build up the sort of relationship which will help you feel known and appreciated and will help you grow into the person you want to be. I offer a wheelchair-friendly room and welcome anyone with disabilities.
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Footsteps to Growth
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lichfield WS14
I'm Kerry, i am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work in private practice online. I have previously worked with clients between 6yrs old and retirement age. I offer a safe confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Within our sessions, we will build trust, consistency and honesty.
I'm Kerry, i am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I work in private practice online. I have previously worked with clients between 6yrs old and retirement age. I offer a safe confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Within our sessions, we will build trust, consistency and honesty.
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Verity Tate
Counsellor, BACP
4 Endorsed
Lichfield WS13
My aim is for you to feel calmer, lighter and more positive. I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, grief and issues relating to ADHD and autism. I am pleased to support both adults and children in my private practice and have unique skills and understanding as a result. I work holistically to support your body and mind helping you to gain coping skills to help you feel more comfortable in the present. We can then safely explore any unresolved issues from your past.
My aim is for you to feel calmer, lighter and more positive. I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, grief and issues relating to ADHD and autism. I am pleased to support both adults and children in my private practice and have unique skills and understanding as a result. I work holistically to support your body and mind helping you to gain coping skills to help you feel more comfortable in the present. We can then safely explore any unresolved issues from your past.
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Kevin Talbott
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lichfield WS13
While my foundation is person-centred therapy, I also integrate psychodynamic, solution-focused, brief therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Hello, I’m a male-centred therapist, trained in male psychology and committed to offering a compassionate and supportive environment where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I have postgraduate training & experience in depression, ADHD, and male psychology. Although I work with and have experience helping all genders, I completed specialist training in male-centred therapy, male psychology, masculinity, male mental health, and suicide prevention. This comprehensive perspective shapes my counselling practice, enabling me to support males with greater empathy and insight. Male psychology explores the unique
While my foundation is person-centred therapy, I also integrate psychodynamic, solution-focused, brief therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Hello, I’m a male-centred therapist, trained in male psychology and committed to offering a compassionate and supportive environment where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I have postgraduate training & experience in depression, ADHD, and male psychology. Although I work with and have experience helping all genders, I completed specialist training in male-centred therapy, male psychology, masculinity, male mental health, and suicide prevention. This comprehensive perspective shapes my counselling practice, enabling me to support males with greater empathy and insight. Male psychology explores the unique
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Dr David Briggs Psychology
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Online Only
As a Doctor of Counselling Psychology my training has been in a wide range of theoretical approaches as accredited by the British Psychological Society and this enables me to work effectively with people with a wide range of psychological difficulties and mental health problems.
As a Doctor of Counselling Psychology my training has been in a wide range of theoretical approaches as accredited by the British Psychological Society and this enables me to work effectively with people with a wide range of psychological difficulties and mental health problems.
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Amy Joy Tunney
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I primarily listen and explore what is going on for a client, using CBT where necessary but also using psychodynamic theory throughout to explore different perspectives to a problem or to understand why we feel the way we do about things.
My name is Amy and I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. My modality is integrative and collaborative. I offer safety, comfort and knowledge to guide you through life's difficulties using time-tested and contemporary psychological theory.
I primarily listen and explore what is going on for a client, using CBT where necessary but also using psychodynamic theory throughout to explore different perspectives to a problem or to understand why we feel the way we do about things.
My name is Amy and I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. My modality is integrative and collaborative. I offer safety, comfort and knowledge to guide you through life's difficulties using time-tested and contemporary psychological theory.
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Rochelle Fleetwood
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At times in our life we may feel overwhelmed with our feelings and can struggle with life, work, relationships or family. Clients engage with me when they are feeling unhappy or helpless in their situation.
At times in our life we may feel overwhelmed with our feelings and can struggle with life, work, relationships or family. Clients engage with me when they are feeling unhappy or helpless in their situation.
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Carol Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselling is an opportunity to talk over any troubling issues in a private and relaxed setting with someone who plays no other role in your life. It allows the counsellor and client to develop a non-judgemental, accepting relationship, where the client feels they are safe and able to express themselves freely. I am an experienced and integrative counsellor. I draw on various therapeutic theories and use them to best suit the unique needs of individuals. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to its ethical framework. Currently, I work for a charity offering support to young people and adults who are impacted by cancer.
Counselling is an opportunity to talk over any troubling issues in a private and relaxed setting with someone who plays no other role in your life. It allows the counsellor and client to develop a non-judgemental, accepting relationship, where the client feels they are safe and able to express themselves freely. I am an experienced and integrative counsellor. I draw on various therapeutic theories and use them to best suit the unique needs of individuals. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to its ethical framework. Currently, I work for a charity offering support to young people and adults who are impacted by cancer.
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Prohealth Uk
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
ProHealthUK is home to a dedicated team of therapists, counsellors, and coaches committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate support. We provide a wide range of therapeutic and wellbeing services designed to help individuals create meaningful change, build self‑empowerment, and experience greater contentment in their lives. At the heart of our work is a simple mission: to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional support, or a space to reset and reflect, we’re here to walk alongside you with professionalism, care, and expertise.
ProHealthUK is home to a dedicated team of therapists, counsellors, and coaches committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate support. We provide a wide range of therapeutic and wellbeing services designed to help individuals create meaningful change, build self‑empowerment, and experience greater contentment in their lives. At the heart of our work is a simple mission: to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional support, or a space to reset and reflect, we’re here to walk alongside you with professionalism, care, and expertise.
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Mrs Victoria Williams
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Online Only
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues including low self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, gender, sex and relationship diversity. I believe that counselling should be completely non-discriminatory and I work with a LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse affirmative approach.
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues including low self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, gender, sex and relationship diversity. I believe that counselling should be completely non-discriminatory and I work with a LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse affirmative approach.
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Dr Suzanne Roberts
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 11 years of clinical experience, alongside more than 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within the NHS. This combined background gives me a deep understanding of how psychological and physical health are closely intertwined. I specialise in working with trauma and its impact, including PTSD, developmental trauma and trauma linked to medical experiences or long-term illness. I also have extensive experience supporting adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, health-related distress, and relationship-related difficulties.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 11 years of clinical experience, alongside more than 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within the NHS. This combined background gives me a deep understanding of how psychological and physical health are closely intertwined. I specialise in working with trauma and its impact, including PTSD, developmental trauma and trauma linked to medical experiences or long-term illness. I also have extensive experience supporting adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, health-related distress, and relationship-related difficulties.
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Windmill Health Care
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means that I use different models of therapy to best suit your specific needs. Listening can be very different from truly feeling heard from knowing that someone genuinely "gets you". I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate approach, providing a safe space for you to explore and work through your concerns at your own pace. I have worked over 30 years as a counsellor within the NHS, further education and private practice. I have carried out extensive research into The Transition into Motherhood, leading me to recognise the immensity and complexity of emotions that can arise.
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means that I use different models of therapy to best suit your specific needs. Listening can be very different from truly feeling heard from knowing that someone genuinely "gets you". I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate approach, providing a safe space for you to explore and work through your concerns at your own pace. I have worked over 30 years as a counsellor within the NHS, further education and private practice. I have carried out extensive research into The Transition into Motherhood, leading me to recognise the immensity and complexity of emotions that can arise.
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Dr David King
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’ve spent a long time holding everything together on your own. You’ve done your best to manage, but it’s becoming harder to keep going. You’re here because you want things to feel different: calmer, clearer, and more in your control. You don’t need to have all the answers before you start; you just need a safe, structured space to make sense of what’s happening and take steady steps forward.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’ve spent a long time holding everything together on your own. You’ve done your best to manage, but it’s becoming harder to keep going. You’re here because you want things to feel different: calmer, clearer, and more in your control. You don’t need to have all the answers before you start; you just need a safe, structured space to make sense of what’s happening and take steady steps forward.
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Rhianna Jupp
Counsellor, BACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work integratively, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic approaches, and elements of TA and Gestalt when they're a good fit for you.
Many of the people I work with feel weighed down by constant worry, low mood, or the sense that they’re just not being heard or understood. You might notice your thoughts and emotions are affecting your work, relationships, and ability to cope day-to-day. I’m here to offer a calm, welcoming space where you can feel safe to share what’s on your mind – without judgment or pressure. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on for you, and I’ll walk alongside you as you begin to find ways forward that feel authentic and manageable for you.
I work integratively, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic approaches, and elements of TA and Gestalt when they're a good fit for you.
Many of the people I work with feel weighed down by constant worry, low mood, or the sense that they’re just not being heard or understood. You might notice your thoughts and emotions are affecting your work, relationships, and ability to cope day-to-day. I’m here to offer a calm, welcoming space where you can feel safe to share what’s on your mind – without judgment or pressure. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on for you, and I’ll walk alongside you as you begin to find ways forward that feel authentic and manageable for you.
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Suzanne Brady
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
If you are unhappy in your relationship - Struggling to communicate - Having the same arguments over and over again - Trust feels broken beyond repair- A deep sense of disconnection to your partner - If any of these statements have resonated with you, it is time to take action. I offer a range of products including counselling, coaching and a hybrid programme to meet the needs of my clients. You can make use of my free 30 min consultation to decide the best way forward for you. I work collaboratively and intuitively with my clients to create their desired outcome.
If you are unhappy in your relationship - Struggling to communicate - Having the same arguments over and over again - Trust feels broken beyond repair- A deep sense of disconnection to your partner - If any of these statements have resonated with you, it is time to take action. I offer a range of products including counselling, coaching and a hybrid programme to meet the needs of my clients. You can make use of my free 30 min consultation to decide the best way forward for you. I work collaboratively and intuitively with my clients to create their desired outcome.
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Ruth Proud
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Serves Area
As an accredited Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist and and EMDR therapist, I specialise in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties with their relationships, sexual function, sexuality and gender. I consider a client’s relationship or sexual problems in terms of their individual, cultural and societal identity and am trauma informed. My aim is to work therapeutically with clients in achieving relationship, personal and sexual wellbeing whatever that may look like.
As an accredited Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist and and EMDR therapist, I specialise in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties with their relationships, sexual function, sexuality and gender. I consider a client’s relationship or sexual problems in terms of their individual, cultural and societal identity and am trauma informed. My aim is to work therapeutically with clients in achieving relationship, personal and sexual wellbeing whatever that may look like.
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Clearmind Counselling With Amy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Deciding upon counselling-or even asking for help is not an easy step to take. When you feel ready to take that first step, I will help you take time out, by creating a safe environment where you will be seen, heard and can talk things through at your own pace. This really can make all the difference. You will find yourself in a warm, confidential and non-judgemental setting where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, especially those that may feel too difficult to share with friends or family. Your 50 minute session is personalised to meet your needs and focuses on what you would like to discuss.
Deciding upon counselling-or even asking for help is not an easy step to take. When you feel ready to take that first step, I will help you take time out, by creating a safe environment where you will be seen, heard and can talk things through at your own pace. This really can make all the difference. You will find yourself in a warm, confidential and non-judgemental setting where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, especially those that may feel too difficult to share with friends or family. Your 50 minute session is personalised to meet your needs and focuses on what you would like to discuss.
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Collaborative Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety, depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss. In therapy we will explore your current difficulties and understand these in relation to your earlier life experiences. We will then work to develop healthier coping skills and focus on you achieving your goals in the shortest time period possible.
I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety, depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss. In therapy we will explore your current difficulties and understand these in relation to your earlier life experiences. We will then work to develop healthier coping skills and focus on you achieving your goals in the shortest time period possible.
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Alice Knox
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm an integrative therapist, drawing primarily on Gestalt, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You might be functioning on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are getting you down. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it by yourself. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others. You may have an idea of what feels wrong, but feel unsure how to move forward, or whether change is possible.
I'm an integrative therapist, drawing primarily on Gestalt, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You might be functioning on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are getting you down. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it by yourself. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others. You may have an idea of what feels wrong, but feel unsure how to move forward, or whether change is possible.
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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.