Psychodynamic Counselling in Somerton
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’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
I realise that making the decision to come to counselling can be frightening or tough. Eventually an event, a situation or living with relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, or sadness can lead you to consider this option. You have the choice to live in a more comfortable way and I can help you with this. I work with couples and individuals, I care deeply about the work I do and the journey we take together. We will look at the issues and feelings that are present for you, provide a holding place to understand and work through them. This will lead you to start to feel the benefit of real change in you and your relationships.
I realise that making the decision to come to counselling can be frightening or tough. Eventually an event, a situation or living with relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, or sadness can lead you to consider this option. You have the choice to live in a more comfortable way and I can help you with this. I work with couples and individuals, I care deeply about the work I do and the journey we take together. We will look at the issues and feelings that are present for you, provide a holding place to understand and work through them. This will lead you to start to feel the benefit of real change in you and your relationships.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or anxiety.
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or anxiety.
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I tailor our sessions to meet your needs by draw on a range of evidence based models including CBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), EMDR, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Psychodynamic approaches.
I offer a nurturing, respectful and authentic space where you can speak freely about what has been going on for you. I will support you to make sense of your experiences and find ways to move towards feeling more settled.
I tailor our sessions to meet your needs by draw on a range of evidence based models including CBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), EMDR, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Psychodynamic approaches.
I offer a nurturing, respectful and authentic space where you can speak freely about what has been going on for you. I will support you to make sense of your experiences and find ways to move towards feeling more settled.
Have you been the victim of Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Domestic violence, Sexual abuse. Emotional abuse. Trauma caused through your work as Police or Armed forces, or through a Road Traffic Collision. In my experience we go through our lives, being traumatised by various issues, and it slowly weighs us down until it becomes debilitating. Yet within a really short period of time, I can help release you from this pain. I work with young people & adults dealing with mental illness, anxiety, substance issues caused by trauma.
Have you been the victim of Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Domestic violence, Sexual abuse. Emotional abuse. Trauma caused through your work as Police or Armed forces, or through a Road Traffic Collision. In my experience we go through our lives, being traumatised by various issues, and it slowly weighs us down until it becomes debilitating. Yet within a really short period of time, I can help release you from this pain. I work with young people & adults dealing with mental illness, anxiety, substance issues caused by trauma.
I’m a qualified counselling psychotherapist, working with adults who have various emotional difficulties, that can include, anxiety, stress, depression and the impact this can have on our family, work life and the relationships we have with everyone around us. We can work together to find ways to get through the painful experiences that life can sometimes throw our way, and the causes of these feelings. This could be loss and grief or trauma of any kind, past or present. I can assure you that I will treat you with the respect, empathy and confidentiality that you need when taking the first step to talk.
I’m a qualified counselling psychotherapist, working with adults who have various emotional difficulties, that can include, anxiety, stress, depression and the impact this can have on our family, work life and the relationships we have with everyone around us. We can work together to find ways to get through the painful experiences that life can sometimes throw our way, and the causes of these feelings. This could be loss and grief or trauma of any kind, past or present. I can assure you that I will treat you with the respect, empathy and confidentiality that you need when taking the first step to talk.
My work is grounded in relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, while drawing integratively from humanistic, existential, and third-wave CBT approaches where appropriate.
Hello, my name is Nate (he/him). I am a Queer UKCP-registered psychotherapist offering online psychotherapy across the UK. I have particular experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), as well as with intimacy and relationship difficulties, sexual health and HIV, and the impact of early relational trauma. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, shame, disconnection, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns.
My work is grounded in relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, while drawing integratively from humanistic, existential, and third-wave CBT approaches where appropriate.
Hello, my name is Nate (he/him). I am a Queer UKCP-registered psychotherapist offering online psychotherapy across the UK. I have particular experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), as well as with intimacy and relationship difficulties, sexual health and HIV, and the impact of early relational trauma. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, shame, disconnection, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns.
I will support and empower you to be more fulfilled, have happier and healthier relationships, and the pleasure you desire – whatever that looks like for you.
As a Relationship Therapist I’ll help you break damaging patterns, rebuild trust and reconnect — whether that’s communicating more positively, navigating conflict, rekindling intimacy, or exploring non-monogamy.
If sex is a struggle, a source of shame, or perhaps missing from your life, I’ll offer you a safe space to talk openly about what many find hard to talk about. Whether it’s painful sex, lack of desire, performance worries, exploring kink, or discovering your desires.
I will support and empower you to be more fulfilled, have happier and healthier relationships, and the pleasure you desire – whatever that looks like for you.
As a Relationship Therapist I’ll help you break damaging patterns, rebuild trust and reconnect — whether that’s communicating more positively, navigating conflict, rekindling intimacy, or exploring non-monogamy.
If sex is a struggle, a source of shame, or perhaps missing from your life, I’ll offer you a safe space to talk openly about what many find hard to talk about. Whether it’s painful sex, lack of desire, performance worries, exploring kink, or discovering your desires.
Choosing the right counsellor is essential.
That’s why I offer a free “meet me”chat so you can do that all important vibe check.
But before you book in, you may need to know that I am...
A creative, collaborative counsellor who blends approaches to suit you.
I am also an LGBTQIA+ ally, wheelchair accessible (yes - my toilet too!), neuroaffirming and anti-ableism.
I might be the right counsellor for you if: You are craving change, you want to work with someone who is creative & collaborative as well as caring & compassionate & you are ready to take an active role in your healing with support & space as needed
Choosing the right counsellor is essential.
That’s why I offer a free “meet me”chat so you can do that all important vibe check.
But before you book in, you may need to know that I am...
A creative, collaborative counsellor who blends approaches to suit you.
I am also an LGBTQIA+ ally, wheelchair accessible (yes - my toilet too!), neuroaffirming and anti-ableism.
I might be the right counsellor for you if: You are craving change, you want to work with someone who is creative & collaborative as well as caring & compassionate & you are ready to take an active role in your healing with support & space as needed
As an integrative therapist I work with different therapeutic modalities which include psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor and mindful self-compassion approaches.
Hello, I am an integrative psychotherapist with almost two decades' experience in both private practice and NHS and other settings. My aim is to provide a warm, safe and confidential space for you to bring whatever may be troubling you. I have extensive experience of working with people from all walks of life with a wide range of issues and complexities. These include: anxiety, relationship issues, migration issues, trauma, addiction, domestic abuse and the family court system. I work with adults of all ages both from my peaceful therapy space just outside Bath and online.
As an integrative therapist I work with different therapeutic modalities which include psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor and mindful self-compassion approaches.
Hello, I am an integrative psychotherapist with almost two decades' experience in both private practice and NHS and other settings. My aim is to provide a warm, safe and confidential space for you to bring whatever may be troubling you. I have extensive experience of working with people from all walks of life with a wide range of issues and complexities. These include: anxiety, relationship issues, migration issues, trauma, addiction, domestic abuse and the family court system. I work with adults of all ages both from my peaceful therapy space just outside Bath and online.
As a therapist with experience working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD and Panic Disorder), Addiction, Depression, Trauma and Relationship Issues (Infidelity, Intimacy Issues, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Shame) . I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming. I believe that therapy should be tailored specifically for your individual needs. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time, and I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
As a therapist with experience working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD and Panic Disorder), Addiction, Depression, Trauma and Relationship Issues (Infidelity, Intimacy Issues, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Shame) . I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming. I believe that therapy should be tailored specifically for your individual needs. It can feel daunting sharing your problems, sometimes for the first time, and I like to work in a collaborative way, helping you learn more about yourself, your issues and developing strategies to manage them.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important ingredient for successful therapy. Together we can explore your situation from various perspectives allowing us to make sense of it and develop some solutions. I have 30 years experience of working in the NHS working with a diverse range of problems, most of this has been within Adult mental health, substance misuse and family therapy teams. I have a particular interest in trauma, from complex childhood and relational trauma to one off incidents or accidents or life change and transitional traumas.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important ingredient for successful therapy. Together we can explore your situation from various perspectives allowing us to make sense of it and develop some solutions. I have 30 years experience of working in the NHS working with a diverse range of problems, most of this has been within Adult mental health, substance misuse and family therapy teams. I have a particular interest in trauma, from complex childhood and relational trauma to one off incidents or accidents or life change and transitional traumas.
I work in an integrative way, combining both person-centred and psychodynamic theories to build a strong and trusting relationship.
Hello, I’m Stelios, thank you for viewing my profile. I recognise that every life is unique, and our work together is shaped around you. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, valued and accepted. Please view my profile for more information. I will be with you every step of the way! I truly believe that the strong and trusting relationship that we will build will facilitate your healing and growth.
I work in an integrative way, combining both person-centred and psychodynamic theories to build a strong and trusting relationship.
Hello, I’m Stelios, thank you for viewing my profile. I recognise that every life is unique, and our work together is shaped around you. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, valued and accepted. Please view my profile for more information. I will be with you every step of the way! I truly believe that the strong and trusting relationship that we will build will facilitate your healing and growth.
I am a doctor in Art Psychotherapy and specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. I also have training in Mindfulness, NLP, I'm psychoanalytically informed, and am currently embarking on accredited EMDR training. I am person-centred, and have a compassion approach. I am also qualified to provide Clinical Supervision and Consultancy. I provide sessions online, or in person on request.
I am a doctor in Art Psychotherapy and specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. I also have training in Mindfulness, NLP, I'm psychoanalytically informed, and am currently embarking on accredited EMDR training. I am person-centred, and have a compassion approach. I am also qualified to provide Clinical Supervision and Consultancy. I provide sessions online, or in person on request.
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 highly experienced in working with a range of presenting difficulties including low mood, managing longer term patterns of depression including the use of medications, high anxiety and patterns of worry, including health anxiety. Bereavement, relationship difficulties and sexual wellbeing. Experiences of abuse, trauma and harmful behaviour. Patterns of self harm including the use of substances to manage difficult emotions. I have extensive experience of working with people with poor physical health and the negative impact this can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships and quality of life.
I am highly experienced in working with a range of presenting difficulties including low mood, managing longer term patterns of depression including the use of medications, high anxiety and patterns of worry, including health anxiety. Bereavement, relationship difficulties and sexual wellbeing. Experiences of abuse, trauma and harmful behaviour. Patterns of self harm including the use of substances to manage difficult emotions. I have extensive experience of working with people with poor physical health and the negative impact this can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships and quality of life.
Our lives can be, and often are, incredible. However, our lives can sometimes be, and often are, really tough.
In those difficult times, we can feel alone with our thoughts and feelings, and subsequently find it really hard to reach out. So, you deserve a massive shout-out for making such a big step forward. Allow yourself the credit you deserve!
My role is to provide you with a warm, understanding and non-judgmental space, to help you explore and process whatever has led you to consider therapy, and to support you in achieving what you would like to take away from this experience.
Our lives can be, and often are, incredible. However, our lives can sometimes be, and often are, really tough.
In those difficult times, we can feel alone with our thoughts and feelings, and subsequently find it really hard to reach out. So, you deserve a massive shout-out for making such a big step forward. Allow yourself the credit you deserve!
My role is to provide you with a warm, understanding and non-judgmental space, to help you explore and process whatever has led you to consider therapy, and to support you in achieving what you would like to take away from this experience.
Through Integrative, Person‑Centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, and SFBT methods, I help you make sense of patterns holding you back—whether that’s anxiety, identity concerns, relationship stress, loss, or life transitions.
I’m an MBACP‑accredited counsellor with nine years of experience, based in Wotton‑under‑Edge. I became a counsellor because I believe that healing happens when we feel truly heard—my own journey taught me this. I work best in a calm, empathetic, and occasionally gently experimental way, always tailoring to each individual's needs.
Through Integrative, Person‑Centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, and SFBT methods, I help you make sense of patterns holding you back—whether that’s anxiety, identity concerns, relationship stress, loss, or life transitions.
I’m an MBACP‑accredited counsellor with nine years of experience, based in Wotton‑under‑Edge. I became a counsellor because I believe that healing happens when we feel truly heard—my own journey taught me this. I work best in a calm, empathetic, and occasionally gently experimental way, always tailoring to each individual's needs.
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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.