Psychoanalytic Counselling in Northwood
You over think every detail, constantly going over events from the past, trying to pre-empt the future.
You're exhausted by your own inner monologue, one that never seems to quieten down (unless the music is on really loud!) but you're great at putting one foot in front of the other, getting on with it, not making a fuss.
So, what keeps you stuck, drives your patterns?
In sessions we can untangle that self-criticism, look at where it may come from so that you can start to make choices based on your needs.
You over think every detail, constantly going over events from the past, trying to pre-empt the future.
You're exhausted by your own inner monologue, one that never seems to quieten down (unless the music is on really loud!) but you're great at putting one foot in front of the other, getting on with it, not making a fuss.
So, what keeps you stuck, drives your patterns?
In sessions we can untangle that self-criticism, look at where it may come from so that you can start to make choices based on your needs.
I am a qualified, highly experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor, registered with the UKCP since 2006. Since then I have worked in the NHS and private practice, with clients, supervisees and trainees. I am bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Greek.
There are times in our life when we experience intense emotional distress, including anxiety, sadness, anger, panic, grief, fear, confusion and resentment. We will work together to make sense of your emotional distress, which may be fuelled by bereavement, trauma, abuse, infertility or life stage. This process can bring relief and the ability to make change.
I am a qualified, highly experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor, registered with the UKCP since 2006. Since then I have worked in the NHS and private practice, with clients, supervisees and trainees. I am bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Greek.
There are times in our life when we experience intense emotional distress, including anxiety, sadness, anger, panic, grief, fear, confusion and resentment. We will work together to make sense of your emotional distress, which may be fuelled by bereavement, trauma, abuse, infertility or life stage. This process can bring relief and the ability to make change.
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A safe compassionate and confidential therapeutic space for individuals, couples, families and organisations.
I work with mild, moderate and complex trauma as well as relationship difficulties, mediation, workplace stress, communication skills and personal and professional development.
Specialist Services:
1. Clinical Supervision for trainees and Qualified Practitioners - Fast Track qualifications and accreditation with confidence.
2. AI Therapist Coach : AI Safety, Ethics and AI Obsession and 'Machine-God' delusion mental health restoration.
Clinical Telehealth - Video - Audio and Web-Chat Therapy Worldwide.
A safe compassionate and confidential therapeutic space for individuals, couples, families and organisations.
I work with mild, moderate and complex trauma as well as relationship difficulties, mediation, workplace stress, communication skills and personal and professional development.
Specialist Services:
1. Clinical Supervision for trainees and Qualified Practitioners - Fast Track qualifications and accreditation with confidence.
2. AI Therapist Coach : AI Safety, Ethics and AI Obsession and 'Machine-God' delusion mental health restoration.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
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I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
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Hello, my name is Charlotte and I am a professionally qualified Psychotherapist, accredited with the BACP and with over 20 years of experience in this field. I work from my private studio on a long or short term basis. I aim to provide a comfortable and safe environment to explore feelings and resolve issues; be they processing traumatic experiences, unhelpful patterns in relationships, feeling unfulfilled in your life... or at this stage you may not know exactly what they are. Whatever your reason for choosing to come to therapy, you will be met with warmth and acceptance with the intention of moving forward positively.
in Couples Psychotherapy, as well as postgraduate qualifications in Group Therapy, Psychoanalytic Attachment Theory and Psychosexual Therapy.
Hello, my name is Charlotte and I am a professionally qualified Psychotherapist, accredited with the BACP and with over 20 years of experience in this field. I work from my private studio on a long or short term basis. I aim to provide a comfortable and safe environment to explore feelings and resolve issues; be they processing traumatic experiences, unhelpful patterns in relationships, feeling unfulfilled in your life... or at this stage you may not know exactly what they are. Whatever your reason for choosing to come to therapy, you will be met with warmth and acceptance with the intention of moving forward positively.
Often people come to therapy assuming there is something wrong with them. I am a firm believer that this is not true; there is not something wrong with you, there is just something wrong. It's okay to have doubts, it’s okay if life doesn’t make sense, it’s okay to not be sure who you are, at any age or stage. Often these thoughts are the ones that lead to the biggest growth. I know not everyone comes to therapy to change; sometimes it’s a tool to make sense of yourself, your past and hopes for the future, or sometimes it’s just a chance to have someone truly listen to you, perhaps for the first time.
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It's ironic that a large part of psychotherapeutic work is around trying to convince people that their perceived 'abnormal' feelings and behaviours are a completely 'normal' reaction to a set of, often very difficult life circumstances. For instance, why wouldn't someone have a generalised feeling of persistent anxiety and low mood, when they have to live in what seems like a crazy and confusing world? We can work toward a more accepting and benevolent view of ourselves, exploring who you truly are and where you might truly want to go in life, without the harsh inner voices of the past.
The first step to begin counselling can be daunting. I’m here to support clients challenged by anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or lack confidence, self-esteem. I focus on the whole person, listen, observe and notice without judgement, and see my clients for who they really are. I work openly and non-judgmentally cross-culturally, and in so doing enable clients become acquainted with their many facets, see beyond the surface and ‘permit’ them to be who they truly are.
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You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, experience a sense of emptiness, deep unhappiness, loneliness or uncertainty. You may be struggling with relationships, or wondering why certain difficulties keep repeating. Therapy can provide a space to explore these experiences with curiosity, compassion and understanding. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of difficulties.
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You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, experience a sense of emptiness, deep unhappiness, loneliness or uncertainty. You may be struggling with relationships, or wondering why certain difficulties keep repeating. Therapy can provide a space to explore these experiences with curiosity, compassion and understanding. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of difficulties.
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I approach therapy through an integrated lens, drawing from a range of different frameworks because each person’s therapeutic journey is unique. This diversity ensures that my approach remains dynamic and responsive to your needs. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, my aim is to create a non-judgmental and therapeutic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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I approach therapy through an integrated lens, drawing from a range of different frameworks because each person’s therapeutic journey is unique. This diversity ensures that my approach remains dynamic and responsive to your needs. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, my aim is to create a non-judgmental and therapeutic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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As a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Supervisor registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), Michelle specialises in working with individuals & couples affected by narcissistic abuse & relational trauma. With 20 years clinical experience in this specialist field & both professional & lived understanding of these dynamics, she offers a grounded, compassionate space to explore the impact of emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and loss of self trust. Her work supports clients to make sense of their experiences, stabilise emotionally, and begin rebuilding a stronger, more connected sense of self.
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I work with adults aged 18+ facing a range of difficulties. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, trying to cope with loss or a difficult relationship, or wondering why the same patterns keep repeating. Some people come with a specific issue, while others simply want a space to explore what's going on. Whatever brings you here, we'll work together to understand your experiences and find a way forward. Whether you're new to therapy or returning to it, you'll be met with warmth, curiosity and compassion. My aim is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood and able to talk openly, without fear of judgement.
Hello, my name is Yvonne, welcome to web-page (I work both in Reading, Berkshire and Kensington, London. You may be wondering if my approach might be right for you. I have been described as warm, friendly and non-judgmental. I have over 23 years of experience working with adults from a diverse range of backgrounds. I have worked across the NHS, charity, and private sector. I have specialist expertise in work-related issues. Further to my experience in this area, I have extensive experience of working in private practice. I work with adults of all ages that have experienced early childhood trauma amongst other issues.
Hello, my name is Yvonne, welcome to web-page (I work both in Reading, Berkshire and Kensington, London. You may be wondering if my approach might be right for you. I have been described as warm, friendly and non-judgmental. I have over 23 years of experience working with adults from a diverse range of backgrounds. I have worked across the NHS, charity, and private sector. I have specialist expertise in work-related issues. Further to my experience in this area, I have extensive experience of working in private practice. I work with adults of all ages that have experienced early childhood trauma amongst other issues.
Attachment / Relational Dynamic Interpersonal DIT Mentalisation Psychodynamic Psychoanalytic Compassion Focused Interpersonal
I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.
Attachment / Relational Dynamic Interpersonal DIT Mentalisation Psychodynamic Psychoanalytic Compassion Focused Interpersonal
I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.
I trained in different psychotherapeutic modalities including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential psychotherapy.
I have experience working with a range of difficulties, including stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, relationship problems, abuse, difficult and painful thoughts and feelings, lack of meaning and purpose, and issues around personal development and fulfilment.
I trained in different psychotherapeutic modalities including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential psychotherapy.
I have experience working with a range of difficulties, including stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, relationship problems, abuse, difficult and painful thoughts and feelings, lack of meaning and purpose, and issues around personal development and fulfilment.
We may use different words to describe what's going on for us when we are looking for therapy: unsure, fed up, low, empty, frustrated, anxious, panicky, over-thinking, unable to sleep, too sensitive, or like can't carry on... Perhaps feeling not in control, not belonging, invisible or wanting to escape, or lost. It can be overwhelming, taking too much from us. So starting therapy is right. We can use therapy space, free of judgement, expectation or failure, to talk it all through and work things out.
We may use different words to describe what's going on for us when we are looking for therapy: unsure, fed up, low, empty, frustrated, anxious, panicky, over-thinking, unable to sleep, too sensitive, or like can't carry on... Perhaps feeling not in control, not belonging, invisible or wanting to escape, or lost. It can be overwhelming, taking too much from us. So starting therapy is right. We can use therapy space, free of judgement, expectation or failure, to talk it all through and work things out.
We offer therapy to anyone facing issues with relationship, sexuality, and gender identity but are not limited to these focus areas. We have a long history of working with the LGBTQIA+ group and many of our team are in this group.
We offer therapy to anyone facing issues with relationship, sexuality, and gender identity but are not limited to these focus areas. We have a long history of working with the LGBTQIA+ group and many of our team are in this group.
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- Amersham
- Borehamwood
- Bushey
- Harrow
- Kings Langley
- Radlett
- Rickmansworth
- Ruislip
- Stanmore
- Uxbridge
- Watford
- Wembley
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.