Psychoanalytic Counselling in Southwark
I aim to help people become unstuck and start to move forward. I believe everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
I aim to help people become unstuck and start to move forward. I believe everybody comes to therapy with their own unique reasons. This can be due to specific psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, feeling sad, difficult early life experiences, traumatic events, high-stress levels, or a general sense of feeling unfulfilled. I believe every person has a unique story, and psychological therapy should be adjusted appropriately as there is no “one-size-fits-all” in understanding our mental world.
Hello, and welcome to my page. If you are facing difficulties in life, then I hope to be of therapeutic support and intervention. I am specialised in relational counselling and work with people individually and as couples and families (16+). I am attentive to each person's unique experience of the world, including anxieties, frustrations, senses of loss, isolation, and searches for something more. With couples, I help people to better hear and understand each other and to address sensitive or painful issues. I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic, and CBT perspectives, and often engage questions of culture, identity, and sexuality.
Hello, and welcome to my page. If you are facing difficulties in life, then I hope to be of therapeutic support and intervention. I am specialised in relational counselling and work with people individually and as couples and families (16+). I am attentive to each person's unique experience of the world, including anxieties, frustrations, senses of loss, isolation, and searches for something more. With couples, I help people to better hear and understand each other and to address sensitive or painful issues. I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic, and CBT perspectives, and often engage questions of culture, identity, and sexuality.
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious? All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to reflect about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Psychotherapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, particularly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and difficulties in couple relationships.
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious? All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to reflect about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Psychotherapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, particularly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and difficulties in couple relationships.
Evidence-based psychotherapy in London Bridge (SE1), Marylebone (W1G) & Mayfair. I offer specialist support for individual adults with a proven record of positive outcomes. I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience of mood related issues including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem to more complex, life-long and personality related issues. My specialist interests are in trauma, abuse, relationships and sexuality. Alongside my private practice, I am an honorary psychotherapist working in both the Trauma Unit at the Tavistock (NHS) and in the Specialist Psychotherapy Service within City & Hackney (NHS).
Evidence-based psychotherapy in London Bridge (SE1), Marylebone (W1G) & Mayfair. I offer specialist support for individual adults with a proven record of positive outcomes. I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience of mood related issues including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem to more complex, life-long and personality related issues. My specialist interests are in trauma, abuse, relationships and sexuality. Alongside my private practice, I am an honorary psychotherapist working in both the Trauma Unit at the Tavistock (NHS) and in the Specialist Psychotherapy Service within City & Hackney (NHS).
I use a psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic approach, CBT approach, and my work has a relational focus.
Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples & run workshops. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a lecturer at the Institute of Couples Therapy where l teach on the postgrad course. Visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com
I use a psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic approach, CBT approach, and my work has a relational focus.
Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples & run workshops. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a lecturer at the Institute of Couples Therapy where l teach on the postgrad course. Visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com
I am a member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR). I practice psychoanalysis in south central London (London Bridge).
I am a member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR). I practice psychoanalysis in south central London (London Bridge).
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something is missing in your life? Do you find yourself yearning for a change but unsure of where to start? Do you find that everyone else “got it” but you seem to struggle? If life feels heavy and unmanageable, know that you are not alone, I can help you navigating:
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Bereavement, Grief, and Loss, Self-Esteem and Confidence, Relationship Challenges including Narcissistic abuse.
I work in a safe, empathetic, and supportive way, where trust and your well-being are always my top priorities.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something is missing in your life? Do you find yourself yearning for a change but unsure of where to start? Do you find that everyone else “got it” but you seem to struggle? If life feels heavy and unmanageable, know that you are not alone, I can help you navigating:
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Bereavement, Grief, and Loss, Self-Esteem and Confidence, Relationship Challenges including Narcissistic abuse.
I work in a safe, empathetic, and supportive way, where trust and your well-being are always my top priorities.
Please get in touch if you are having relationship or personal difficulties. I've worked with adults with mental health difficulties for over 25 years. My job is to help you find a way forward. I am an adult psychoanalytical psychotherapist, which means I can work with at depth, and for as long as it helps. I have easy to find and comfortable therapy rooms in SE1 and W1.
Please get in touch if you are having relationship or personal difficulties. I've worked with adults with mental health difficulties for over 25 years. My job is to help you find a way forward. I am an adult psychoanalytical psychotherapist, which means I can work with at depth, and for as long as it helps. I have easy to find and comfortable therapy rooms in SE1 and W1.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice, and I welcome anyone who feels that psychotherapy may provide the opportunity to consider their life. It is a collaborative process between the person seeking help and myself. It affords the chance to discover in which direction you might want your life to go.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice, and I welcome anyone who feels that psychotherapy may provide the opportunity to consider their life. It is a collaborative process between the person seeking help and myself. It affords the chance to discover in which direction you might want your life to go.
My practice is psychoanalytic.
In invite you to contact me to speak confidentially about anything that you feel you need at this point in your life.
This could be difficulties in your everyday life or with others. This could be thoughts, feelings, or sensations that are too much. This could be a lack of desire or enjoyment in life. This could be a loss or a destabilising event. This could also be a question about yourself, which you wish to explore in a non-judgemental space.
I welcome people of all ethnicities, cultures, and alternative subcultures; and people of all genders, sexual orientations, types of relationships, and sexual activities.
My practice is psychoanalytic.
In invite you to contact me to speak confidentially about anything that you feel you need at this point in your life.
This could be difficulties in your everyday life or with others. This could be thoughts, feelings, or sensations that are too much. This could be a lack of desire or enjoyment in life. This could be a loss or a destabilising event. This could also be a question about yourself, which you wish to explore in a non-judgemental space.
I welcome people of all ethnicities, cultures, and alternative subcultures; and people of all genders, sexual orientations, types of relationships, and sexual activities.
Welcome! Are you ready for change? Let's figure it out together.
It's okay if you don't have all the words for what's bothering you yet. Whether your career demands high-performance or just someone looking for a more fulfilling life with better relationships, I've spent the last 15 years helping individuals break through self-sabotaging patterns and manage the anxiety that holds them back.
Welcome! Are you ready for change? Let's figure it out together.
It's okay if you don't have all the words for what's bothering you yet. Whether your career demands high-performance or just someone looking for a more fulfilling life with better relationships, I've spent the last 15 years helping individuals break through self-sabotaging patterns and manage the anxiety that holds them back.
I often work with people who, despite their best efforts, feel as though they are working against themselves when it comes to their goals and relationships. Even though they deeply want change, something keeps holding them back. This inner conflict can show up as anxiety, depression, OCD, intrusive thoughts, low self-worth, or a general sense of feeling stuck and unfulfilled. In therapy, I help you to gently uncover these hidden reasons, emotional conflicts, and resistances you may not be fully aware of. I offer a warm, steady, and non-judgmental space to explore these patterns at your own pace.
I often work with people who, despite their best efforts, feel as though they are working against themselves when it comes to their goals and relationships. Even though they deeply want change, something keeps holding them back. This inner conflict can show up as anxiety, depression, OCD, intrusive thoughts, low self-worth, or a general sense of feeling stuck and unfulfilled. In therapy, I help you to gently uncover these hidden reasons, emotional conflicts, and resistances you may not be fully aware of. I offer a warm, steady, and non-judgmental space to explore these patterns at your own pace.
UPDATES: I offer 1:1/group low-cost Supervision sessions while I am completing my qualification. My practice: I truly believe in creating a relationship that works for you and that can support you safely in becoming more who you want to be, with more authenticity and psychological freedom. Therapy is a meaningful exploration of what deeply matters and particularly what has been neglected. My Psychosynthesis practice blends the exploration of issues in the here-and-now with a focus on what is trying to emerge, how you have been in the world, and what has impacted the expression of your full potential.
UPDATES: I offer 1:1/group low-cost Supervision sessions while I am completing my qualification. My practice: I truly believe in creating a relationship that works for you and that can support you safely in becoming more who you want to be, with more authenticity and psychological freedom. Therapy is a meaningful exploration of what deeply matters and particularly what has been neglected. My Psychosynthesis practice blends the exploration of issues in the here-and-now with a focus on what is trying to emerge, how you have been in the world, and what has impacted the expression of your full potential.
Also, I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory.
My way of working involves a mutually creative process where through explorations of associative thinking, history, dreams and fantasies, a patient could arrive at a deeper understanding of themselves, whilst facilitating thinking around potential and change.
Also, I have lectured in several clinical educational institutions in London on aspects of psychopathology and psychoanalytic theory.
My way of working involves a mutually creative process where through explorations of associative thinking, history, dreams and fantasies, a patient could arrive at a deeper understanding of themselves, whilst facilitating thinking around potential and change.
My work is grounded in a psychoanalytic approach, focusing on understanding early life experiences and their influences on a person's underlying emotional conflicts, unconscious process and personality and development
I offer both fixed-term and open-ended psychotherapy which may involve more than one session per week. Sessions last for 50 minutes. My standard fee is £50 per session. I reserve a number of places for lower fee paying clients who may be students or unwaged.
My work is grounded in a psychoanalytic approach, focusing on understanding early life experiences and their influences on a person's underlying emotional conflicts, unconscious process and personality and development
I offer both fixed-term and open-ended psychotherapy which may involve more than one session per week. Sessions last for 50 minutes. My standard fee is £50 per session. I reserve a number of places for lower fee paying clients who may be students or unwaged.
People often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or caught in patterns shaped by early relationships and past experiences. They may intellectualise their emotions, carry trauma, or struggle with identity conflict and self‑criticism.
Around this point in their journey is where I come in. I’m Alex, a Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and self‑understanding.
The people I work with are seeking emotional connection and a deeper sense of who they are. Their goals often include building confidence, improving relationships and regulating emotions.
People often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or caught in patterns shaped by early relationships and past experiences. They may intellectualise their emotions, carry trauma, or struggle with identity conflict and self‑criticism.
Around this point in their journey is where I come in. I’m Alex, a Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and self‑understanding.
The people I work with are seeking emotional connection and a deeper sense of who they are. Their goals often include building confidence, improving relationships and regulating emotions.
The modern pressures of life can take their toll on us – increasing responsibilities and being connected 24/7 can leave us feeling burnt out, anxious, and overwhelmed. Even when we do manage to disconnect, we find it difficult to disconnect from our racing thoughts. If you’re new to therapy it can be daunting, however taking this brave step can be rewarding. It can give you the space to explore what is really going on, process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and restore your mental well-being - so that you aren’t just surviving, but thriving in the world.
The modern pressures of life can take their toll on us – increasing responsibilities and being connected 24/7 can leave us feeling burnt out, anxious, and overwhelmed. Even when we do manage to disconnect, we find it difficult to disconnect from our racing thoughts. If you’re new to therapy it can be daunting, however taking this brave step can be rewarding. It can give you the space to explore what is really going on, process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and restore your mental well-being - so that you aren’t just surviving, but thriving in the world.
You might be here because you're struggling with sadness, low self-esteem, relationship struggles or difficulty with intimacy. Perhaps you just have a feeling that something isn't right but you don't know what's wrong. I can work with you to create a time and space where we focus on exploring the forces in your life which have led you to where you are today, and which you hope to understand in order to reach somewhere new.
You might be here because you're struggling with sadness, low self-esteem, relationship struggles or difficulty with intimacy. Perhaps you just have a feeling that something isn't right but you don't know what's wrong. I can work with you to create a time and space where we focus on exploring the forces in your life which have led you to where you are today, and which you hope to understand in order to reach somewhere new.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
I am an intercultural psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering a reflective space to explore early experiences, inner conflicts, and relational patterns.
Are you feeling low, anxious, or emotionally muted? Do the same emotional or relationship patterns keep repeating? Are you searching for a clearer sense of identity, meaning, or belonging? Perhaps you're feeling that cultural, faith, or family expectations are conflicting with your inner experience. Behind all of these feelings, there is often a simple yearning - to regain balance, reconnect with meaning, and feel more fully alive.
I am an intercultural psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering a reflective space to explore early experiences, inner conflicts, and relational patterns.
Are you feeling low, anxious, or emotionally muted? Do the same emotional or relationship patterns keep repeating? Are you searching for a clearer sense of identity, meaning, or belonging? Perhaps you're feeling that cultural, faith, or family expectations are conflicting with your inner experience. Behind all of these feelings, there is often a simple yearning - to regain balance, reconnect with meaning, and feel more fully alive.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.