Psychodynamic Counselling in Patchway
I work in a relational way integrating various theoretical frameworks including person-centred, psychodynamic and elements of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), to understand and make meaning of what you are going through.
A very warm welcome to my profile.
I feel very privileged to be a part of a person's therapeutic journey. I offer a truly empathic and non-judgemental space where we are able to work together to understand and make meaning of what you wish to bring, taking each session at your pace.
Having worked in a people support role within the workplace for over 25 years I have been privileged to listen and support people with what is happening in their lives. I understand how problems can impact both home life and work life and how having somebody to talk to can help.
I work in a relational way integrating various theoretical frameworks including person-centred, psychodynamic and elements of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), to understand and make meaning of what you are going through.
A very warm welcome to my profile.
I feel very privileged to be a part of a person's therapeutic journey. I offer a truly empathic and non-judgemental space where we are able to work together to understand and make meaning of what you wish to bring, taking each session at your pace.
Having worked in a people support role within the workplace for over 25 years I have been privileged to listen and support people with what is happening in their lives. I understand how problems can impact both home life and work life and how having somebody to talk to can help.
We live in a culture that promotes the idea of strong, powerful individuals who live picture perfect lives. There is little room for showing our vulnerability, or our need for connection. There is a cultural expectation that when things are difficult for us we should just 'get over it' and not make a fuss, this might manifest in you with thoughts of "what's wrong with me", "why is this so hard" and "I should be able to manage by myself" and so on! You may be feeling fragmented, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, fearful, unable to cope, you might feel like giving up.
We live in a culture that promotes the idea of strong, powerful individuals who live picture perfect lives. There is little room for showing our vulnerability, or our need for connection. There is a cultural expectation that when things are difficult for us we should just 'get over it' and not make a fuss, this might manifest in you with thoughts of "what's wrong with me", "why is this so hard" and "I should be able to manage by myself" and so on! You may be feeling fragmented, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, fearful, unable to cope, you might feel like giving up.
I also incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy for practical solutions and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore past influences on your present.
I offer flexible, holistic therapy for people who want to move beyond familiar but limiting habits and live with more intention and confidence. My holistic approach blends different therapeutic styles to support emotional balance, ease stress and anxiety, and gently process trauma. Together, we’ll explore what helps you truly understand yourself so you can build stronger, more meaningful relationships and navigate life with greater clarity and ease.
Some of the things I have experience working with: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Relationships, Generational Trauma, Family dynamics, Loss, Sexuality, Identity.
I also incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy for practical solutions and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore past influences on your present.
I offer flexible, holistic therapy for people who want to move beyond familiar but limiting habits and live with more intention and confidence. My holistic approach blends different therapeutic styles to support emotional balance, ease stress and anxiety, and gently process trauma. Together, we’ll explore what helps you truly understand yourself so you can build stronger, more meaningful relationships and navigate life with greater clarity and ease.
Some of the things I have experience working with: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Relationships, Generational Trauma, Family dynamics, Loss, Sexuality, Identity.
Welcome to my profile. There are various circumstances which might bring an individual to counselling. Some people may be aware of the cause of their distress e.g. bereavement or difficulties such as addiction that they would like to address. However others may have a feeling of unease but can't seem to put a finger on what might be wrong in their life. Whatever the reason you have chosen to seek help, I will provide you with a safe and confidential space where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and we will work together to make sense of your experiences.
Welcome to my profile. There are various circumstances which might bring an individual to counselling. Some people may be aware of the cause of their distress e.g. bereavement or difficulties such as addiction that they would like to address. However others may have a feeling of unease but can't seem to put a finger on what might be wrong in their life. Whatever the reason you have chosen to seek help, I will provide you with a safe and confidential space where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and we will work together to make sense of your experiences.
I offer therapy for people experiencing difficulties, particularly, around relationships and relational patterns, anxiety, depression, relational trauma, life transitions, loss, identity and belonging.
Brief and long-term options available.
I offer therapy for people experiencing difficulties, particularly, around relationships and relational patterns, anxiety, depression, relational trauma, life transitions, loss, identity and belonging.
Brief and long-term options available.
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.
People attend counselling for all sorts of reasons. For some of us it helps to have someone outside of friends and family to share our thoughts with and reflect on the challenges we face. Counselling can also be a refuge when crisis hits and we need help to understand and process our experiences. Whatever it is that brings you here, I welcome you and offer you space to think and to connect. My approach is warm and grounded. I work integratively, meaning that I draw on a range of counselling approaches and work with you to agree aims and a pace that is supportive.
People attend counselling for all sorts of reasons. For some of us it helps to have someone outside of friends and family to share our thoughts with and reflect on the challenges we face. Counselling can also be a refuge when crisis hits and we need help to understand and process our experiences. Whatever it is that brings you here, I welcome you and offer you space to think and to connect. My approach is warm and grounded. I work integratively, meaning that I draw on a range of counselling approaches and work with you to agree aims and a pace that is supportive.
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I lean more towards a Person-Centred (or Humanistic) approach in my practice, but I am also trained in CBT, Psychodynamic, TA and Gestalt methodology.
Here's some good news - you don't have to face all of life's challenges alone. Therapy has the ability to help you and change your life. Maybe you're experiencing a wave of different, overwhelming emotions, facing challenge after challenge and you're not sure how you'll get through this? There is hope! Life can feel a little less overwhelming when we're able to talk to someone about our problems. Having someone sit with you and listen without judgement can make a huge difference. Your voice is important.
I lean more towards a Person-Centred (or Humanistic) approach in my practice, but I am also trained in CBT, Psychodynamic, TA and Gestalt methodology.
Here's some good news - you don't have to face all of life's challenges alone. Therapy has the ability to help you and change your life. Maybe you're experiencing a wave of different, overwhelming emotions, facing challenge after challenge and you're not sure how you'll get through this? There is hope! Life can feel a little less overwhelming when we're able to talk to someone about our problems. Having someone sit with you and listen without judgement can make a huge difference. Your voice is important.
My name is Craig Davies and I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist available for short and longer-term treatment. I hold full UKCP registration.
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within. I offer a comfortable and confidential space in which to explore your feelings.
I work in accordance with the code of ethics of UKCP.
It can feel scary to access therapy. I believe I can help make this easier due to my warm style of interaction.
My name is Craig Davies and I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist available for short and longer-term treatment. I hold full UKCP registration.
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within. I offer a comfortable and confidential space in which to explore your feelings.
I work in accordance with the code of ethics of UKCP.
It can feel scary to access therapy. I believe I can help make this easier due to my warm style of interaction.
I'm an experienced and fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
I'm an experienced and fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
As an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist I also use Person Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis theories.
Life can feel overwhelming and starting therapy can feel daunting, which is why I offer a calm, inclusive environment where you can think and feel without having to manage how you come across. People come to me with a wide range of experiences. Some are feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions such as bereavement, menopause, children leaving home, changing jobs, divorce, fertility, questioning their identity, gender, sexuality. You may not even know what is wrong and that's ok too.
Finding someone you feel comfortable with is the first step, which is why I offer a, free 20 minute call.
As an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist I also use Person Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis theories.
Life can feel overwhelming and starting therapy can feel daunting, which is why I offer a calm, inclusive environment where you can think and feel without having to manage how you come across. People come to me with a wide range of experiences. Some are feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions such as bereavement, menopause, children leaving home, changing jobs, divorce, fertility, questioning their identity, gender, sexuality. You may not even know what is wrong and that's ok too.
Finding someone you feel comfortable with is the first step, which is why I offer a, free 20 minute call.
A very warm welcome. Are you looking for a supportive, reflective space to work through your difficulties? Sometimes it’s hard to talk to family or friends and we need someone who offers a fresh perspective with warmth and understanding.
Together we can explore whatever is holding you back and help you find a way to move beyond it. All topics are welcome. Currently many of my clients are interested in uncovering a better sense of who they are, or finding their own authentic voice or inner strength, rather than pleasing others.
A very warm welcome. Are you looking for a supportive, reflective space to work through your difficulties? Sometimes it’s hard to talk to family or friends and we need someone who offers a fresh perspective with warmth and understanding.
Together we can explore whatever is holding you back and help you find a way to move beyond it. All topics are welcome. Currently many of my clients are interested in uncovering a better sense of who they are, or finding their own authentic voice or inner strength, rather than pleasing others.
You may feel that you are coping with the demands of daily life, yet carry an inner sense of overwhelm, confusion, or a feeling that something essential is missing. Perhaps you appear capable on the outside but inwardly experience disconnection from yourself, difficulty trusting your own thoughts and decisions, repeating relationship patterns, anxiety, or a longing for a deeper sense of meaning and belonging. You may find yourself questioning who you are beneath the roles, expectations, and adaptations that have helped you survive, while sensing a quiet longing to reconnect with your true self and the life you were meant to live.
You may feel that you are coping with the demands of daily life, yet carry an inner sense of overwhelm, confusion, or a feeling that something essential is missing. Perhaps you appear capable on the outside but inwardly experience disconnection from yourself, difficulty trusting your own thoughts and decisions, repeating relationship patterns, anxiety, or a longing for a deeper sense of meaning and belonging. You may find yourself questioning who you are beneath the roles, expectations, and adaptations that have helped you survive, while sensing a quiet longing to reconnect with your true self and the life you were meant to live.
Are you carrying a lot of stress on your own and feel unhappy or anxious? Maybe you keep finding yourself in relationships that don't make you happy or make you feel insecure or resentful? Maybe you get overwhelmed by trauma or painful experiences from your past? These could be new problems or problems you've been struggling with for a long time. We all have mental health needs and we don't have to suffer alone. With over 20 years of experience I am here to help you get your life back on track. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Certified Advanced Level Schema Therapist and work in the NHS and in private healthcare.
Are you carrying a lot of stress on your own and feel unhappy or anxious? Maybe you keep finding yourself in relationships that don't make you happy or make you feel insecure or resentful? Maybe you get overwhelmed by trauma or painful experiences from your past? These could be new problems or problems you've been struggling with for a long time. We all have mental health needs and we don't have to suffer alone. With over 20 years of experience I am here to help you get your life back on track. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Certified Advanced Level Schema Therapist and work in the NHS and in private healthcare.
Here to support you through many different issues. I have helped people who are struggling with a sense of what I call ‘stuckness’, in their life. Are you feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t inspire you to get up every morning? Are you feeling imprisoned in life’s routine and experiencing a sense of emptiness, but are unsure of how to fill that void? Are you quietly asking yourself, ‘Who am I?’ You are not alone. I have supported people with these difficulties. In a world that seems to be telling us how to look, how to act and even how to feel, it’s no wonder we can find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I can help.
Here to support you through many different issues. I have helped people who are struggling with a sense of what I call ‘stuckness’, in their life. Are you feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t inspire you to get up every morning? Are you feeling imprisoned in life’s routine and experiencing a sense of emptiness, but are unsure of how to fill that void? Are you quietly asking yourself, ‘Who am I?’ You are not alone. I have supported people with these difficulties. In a world that seems to be telling us how to look, how to act and even how to feel, it’s no wonder we can find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I can help.
I am an empathic and caring psychotherapist and art psychotherapist with extensive experience of working with people with a variety of complex mental health difficulties. Whether you are looking for support to navigate a significant loss or change in your life; hoping to process past traumas; or simply wishing to know and understand yourself better, I can provide the safety and guidance required for us to embark upon this important work together. My approach is person centred, relational, trauma informed and adaptable to your individual needs and goals.
I am an empathic and caring psychotherapist and art psychotherapist with extensive experience of working with people with a variety of complex mental health difficulties. Whether you are looking for support to navigate a significant loss or change in your life; hoping to process past traumas; or simply wishing to know and understand yourself better, I can provide the safety and guidance required for us to embark upon this important work together. My approach is person centred, relational, trauma informed and adaptable to your individual needs and goals.
Overwhelmed, shutdown & anxiety, past/ present trauma or neurodivergence.
You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or constantly on edge, and talking about it hasn’t really helped.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens (Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
Many people come to me after trying therapy and still feeling stuck. We work gently with both mind and body so you can feel calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
Overwhelmed, shutdown & anxiety, past/ present trauma or neurodivergence.
You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or constantly on edge, and talking about it hasn’t really helped.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens (Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
Many people come to me after trying therapy and still feeling stuck. We work gently with both mind and body so you can feel calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
Hello and a warm welcome to you.
‘Something’ that is creating distress, and maybe leading to dysfunction, perhaps a feeling of ‘stuckness’ or 'emptiness' in your life, may have brought you here. This ‘something’ could be struggles within yourself, difficulties in relationships or dealing with grief or loss to name only a few. This ‘something’ may not yet be known to have a cause or reason and you may be unaware of exactly what the root of this inner pain or suffering is. And that’s okay. It could be a long-term feeling of emptiness. And gently starting to explore this feeling of emptiness is where our work begins.
Hello and a warm welcome to you.
‘Something’ that is creating distress, and maybe leading to dysfunction, perhaps a feeling of ‘stuckness’ or 'emptiness' in your life, may have brought you here. This ‘something’ could be struggles within yourself, difficulties in relationships or dealing with grief or loss to name only a few. This ‘something’ may not yet be known to have a cause or reason and you may be unaware of exactly what the root of this inner pain or suffering is. And that’s okay. It could be a long-term feeling of emptiness. And gently starting to explore this feeling of emptiness is where our work begins.
You might seek help for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety, low mood, bereavement, eating and body weight problems, relational issues, feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life change situations (the list is not exhaustive). Sometimes it could be difficult to identify a specific reason for seeking support. It might be a struggle to find a sense of meaning or a way through emotional pain. Irrespective of the reasons you are looking for emotional support, I can offer my skills and experience in a safe a confidential non-judgemental space where you can feel free to express your thoughts, and feelings.
You might seek help for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety, low mood, bereavement, eating and body weight problems, relational issues, feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life change situations (the list is not exhaustive). Sometimes it could be difficult to identify a specific reason for seeking support. It might be a struggle to find a sense of meaning or a way through emotional pain. Irrespective of the reasons you are looking for emotional support, I can offer my skills and experience in a safe a confidential non-judgemental space where you can feel free to express your thoughts, and feelings.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
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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.