Psychodynamic Counselling in Melksham
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
I pull from a large toolbox of theory and skills that I will tailor to you as we move forwards with your psychotherapy, including the person centered, psychodynamic, psychosynthesis and gestalt approaches, and in my relationship work, relational life therapy and imago.
As well as offering individual counselling, relationship counselling and counselling supervision for both trainee and established counsellors, I teach counselling at Wiltshire College.
I often work with the LGBTQ community, of which I am a proud member as an out gay man, and with ethically non-monogamous relationships. Everyone is welcome!
I pull from a large toolbox of theory and skills that I will tailor to you as we move forwards with your psychotherapy, including the person centered, psychodynamic, psychosynthesis and gestalt approaches, and in my relationship work, relational life therapy and imago.
As well as offering individual counselling, relationship counselling and counselling supervision for both trainee and established counsellors, I teach counselling at Wiltshire College.
I often work with the LGBTQ community, of which I am a proud member as an out gay man, and with ethically non-monogamous relationships. Everyone is welcome!
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure why they react the way they do. You may want space to breathe, feel understood, and explore your experiences safely. You might be seeking clarity, steadiness, or new ways of coping. You may want to understand yourself better, break old patterns, or feel more grounded and connected. Therapy offers support so you don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure why they react the way they do. You may want space to breathe, feel understood, and explore your experiences safely. You might be seeking clarity, steadiness, or new ways of coping. You may want to understand yourself better, break old patterns, or feel more grounded and connected. Therapy offers support so you don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it.
Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers.
This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it.
Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers.
This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start the journey of self discovery in a safe and non judgmentaI space. I enjoy working with clients who are not really sure why they feel the way they do, but know that something is not quite right and feel the need to investigate this further. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence and body image issues along with relationship difficulties. I work with clients to identify their needs and goals to create a unique personal treatment plan in order for them to reach their goals within a sensible time frame.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start the journey of self discovery in a safe and non judgmentaI space. I enjoy working with clients who are not really sure why they feel the way they do, but know that something is not quite right and feel the need to investigate this further. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence and body image issues along with relationship difficulties. I work with clients to identify their needs and goals to create a unique personal treatment plan in order for them to reach their goals within a sensible time frame.
Our true nature is free, flowing, wild and energetic. Childhood traumas create defences, because our survival instinct was so strong it protected us at all costs. The cost is our experience now, disconnection from our-self, our body, others, life. Resulting in difficult relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and self harming behaviour. The decision to come to therapy is a brave one, it is a statement to yourself and the Universe that you no longer want to just survive, but to live with purpose, connection and aliveness. The therapeutic relationship encourages this life force energy, giving space for wholeness to grow.
Our true nature is free, flowing, wild and energetic. Childhood traumas create defences, because our survival instinct was so strong it protected us at all costs. The cost is our experience now, disconnection from our-self, our body, others, life. Resulting in difficult relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and self harming behaviour. The decision to come to therapy is a brave one, it is a statement to yourself and the Universe that you no longer want to just survive, but to live with purpose, connection and aliveness. The therapeutic relationship encourages this life force energy, giving space for wholeness to grow.
This means I draw on the Person-Centred approach and use Psychodynamic theory to work collaboratively with you to improve your mental and emotional well-being.
Are you standing at a crossroads in your life, unsure which path to take next?
I’m Rachael, a therapeutic counsellor based in Corsham and online, supporting you when you find yourself at a pivotal moment in life. Working with both individuals and couples, I can help you navigate challenges together or as a single voice seeking clarity. You might be considering a career change, facing a relocation opportunity, the end of a relationship, or the complex decision of whether to rebuild one that has faltered.
I create a calm, supportive space where you can pause and reflect.
This means I draw on the Person-Centred approach and use Psychodynamic theory to work collaboratively with you to improve your mental and emotional well-being.
Are you standing at a crossroads in your life, unsure which path to take next?
I’m Rachael, a therapeutic counsellor based in Corsham and online, supporting you when you find yourself at a pivotal moment in life. Working with both individuals and couples, I can help you navigate challenges together or as a single voice seeking clarity. You might be considering a career change, facing a relocation opportunity, the end of a relationship, or the complex decision of whether to rebuild one that has faltered.
I create a calm, supportive space where you can pause and reflect.
Hello, my name is Andy and thank you for taking time to look at my profile. I work as a therapeutic counsellor in private practice and offer in-person appointments for Individuals and Couples in Corsham, Wiltshire on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I also offer some phone counselling on Monday.
Fees for Individual Counselling: £45 to £75 per session.
Fees for Couples Counselling: £60 to £80 per session.
Hello, my name is Andy and thank you for taking time to look at my profile. I work as a therapeutic counsellor in private practice and offer in-person appointments for Individuals and Couples in Corsham, Wiltshire on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I also offer some phone counselling on Monday.
Fees for Individual Counselling: £45 to £75 per session.
Fees for Couples Counselling: £60 to £80 per session.
It's likely you've realised that something in your life isn't working as you wish, or perhaps you're sick of feeling the way you do. Either way, even if it feels daunting, you're ready to start the work that leads to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.
It's likely you've realised that something in your life isn't working as you wish, or perhaps you're sick of feeling the way you do. Either way, even if it feels daunting, you're ready to start the work that leads to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.
I approach our sessions in a person centred way, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart, and incorporating other models like CBT and psychodynamic depending on your individual needs.
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, leaving us reeling and unsure which way to turn. Relationships, separations, difficult upbringings and losses can all cause tensions and heartache. If you are a young person, you might be finding school, friends, family or career choices overwhelming and confusing. In these situations, it's normal to feel anxious, depressed or stuck, finding ourselves getting upset over the little things, questioning our worth or wondering who we really are. I can help you to explore your troubles, find your true self, reflect on your choices and move confidently towards a healing outcome.
I approach our sessions in a person centred way, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart, and incorporating other models like CBT and psychodynamic depending on your individual needs.
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, leaving us reeling and unsure which way to turn. Relationships, separations, difficult upbringings and losses can all cause tensions and heartache. If you are a young person, you might be finding school, friends, family or career choices overwhelming and confusing. In these situations, it's normal to feel anxious, depressed or stuck, finding ourselves getting upset over the little things, questioning our worth or wondering who we really are. I can help you to explore your troubles, find your true self, reflect on your choices and move confidently towards a healing outcome.
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I can provide you with a warm, supportive, safe space which can allow you to explore any difficult issues you may be experiencing in your life. This could be emotional turmoil due to a life situation, or perhaps a traumatic event that has happened to you, causing feelings of overwhelm. I will always listen and endeavour to understand you, free from any judgement. Allowing you to share your story at your own pace. I have an integrative approach which means I draw upon different modalities of counselling through my experience and training. This will help me meet your needs in the best way I can whilst working with you.
I can provide you with a warm, supportive, safe space which can allow you to explore any difficult issues you may be experiencing in your life. This could be emotional turmoil due to a life situation, or perhaps a traumatic event that has happened to you, causing feelings of overwhelm. I will always listen and endeavour to understand you, free from any judgement. Allowing you to share your story at your own pace. I have an integrative approach which means I draw upon different modalities of counselling through my experience and training. This will help me meet your needs in the best way I can whilst working with you.
I work with a wide range of diverse needs and people, but particularly those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, poor self-esteem and the feeling that they are just not good enough.
Many of the people I work with find themselves feeling constantly anxious - worrying about what other people think of them, trying to keep everyone happy or believing they are flawed and not good enough. They are often exhausted and frustrated that they can't find a way to break free from this.
I work with a wide range of diverse needs and people, but particularly those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, poor self-esteem and the feeling that they are just not good enough.
Many of the people I work with find themselves feeling constantly anxious - worrying about what other people think of them, trying to keep everyone happy or believing they are flawed and not good enough. They are often exhausted and frustrated that they can't find a way to break free from this.
I work with adults in Bristol and across the UK who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, addictive behaviours, stress, burnout or feeling stuck. I also support high-performing professionals, athletes and people navigating pressure, identity and work-life balance. Together, we explore the patterns holding you back and develop practical, sustainable ways to move forward at your pace. My background spans both therapy and business, giving me a broad understanding of the pressures, expectations and challenges that can affect our mental health and relationships.
I work with adults in Bristol and across the UK who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, addictive behaviours, stress, burnout or feeling stuck. I also support high-performing professionals, athletes and people navigating pressure, identity and work-life balance. Together, we explore the patterns holding you back and develop practical, sustainable ways to move forward at your pace. My background spans both therapy and business, giving me a broad understanding of the pressures, expectations and challenges that can affect our mental health and relationships.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space in which to talk through challenges or concerns you are currently facing?
My name is Kathy and I am a BACP qualified integrative counsellor with a commitment for supporting others through challenging times by providing a safe space for you to be heard, accepted and understood. A space in which we can work collaboratively together to try and make sense of your individual experiences and work towards helping you to understand yourself, your relationships and your world in more depth.
Please email me or leave an answer phone message if you would like to get in contact.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space in which to talk through challenges or concerns you are currently facing?
My name is Kathy and I am a BACP qualified integrative counsellor with a commitment for supporting others through challenging times by providing a safe space for you to be heard, accepted and understood. A space in which we can work collaboratively together to try and make sense of your individual experiences and work towards helping you to understand yourself, your relationships and your world in more depth.
Please email me or leave an answer phone message if you would like to get in contact.
I appreciate the variety of human experience and I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences resulting in an improved understanding of oneself often leading to empowerment and increased resilience.
I appreciate the variety of human experience and I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences resulting in an improved understanding of oneself often leading to empowerment and increased resilience.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
I work in a calm, relaxed and non-judgemental environment and I use a variety of approaches to suit your needs.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
I work in a calm, relaxed and non-judgemental environment and I use a variety of approaches to suit your needs.
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy and that talking to a professional is the best first step to take if you're struggling. As a fully qualified and UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 2,000 hours of clinical experience, I can support you to make sense of your concerns, feelings and behaviours. Starting therapy can feel like a big step so please get in touch for a free consultation where we can talk things through and ensure you get the right support you need. If I don't think I'm the right person for you then I'll signpost you to someone I think is more suitable.
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy and that talking to a professional is the best first step to take if you're struggling. As a fully qualified and UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 2,000 hours of clinical experience, I can support you to make sense of your concerns, feelings and behaviours. Starting therapy can feel like a big step so please get in touch for a free consultation where we can talk things through and ensure you get the right support you need. If I don't think I'm the right person for you then I'll signpost you to someone I think is more suitable.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
I bring warmth, compassion, and curiosity to the process, drawing on trauma theory alongside psychodynamic and and attachment-based principles to guide my work.
I can offer one to one art psychotherapy sessions (short-term and long-term work offered). Art Therapy or Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making or creativity to facilitate communication and expression.
I am also qualified to provide EMDR therapy, which is a form of somatic therapy that can be helpful to process traumatic memories.
I bring warmth, compassion, and curiosity to the process, drawing on trauma theory alongside psychodynamic and and attachment-based principles to guide my work.
I can offer one to one art psychotherapy sessions (short-term and long-term work offered). Art Therapy or Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making or creativity to facilitate communication and expression.
I am also qualified to provide EMDR therapy, which is a form of somatic therapy that can be helpful to process traumatic memories.
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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.