Psychodynamic Counselling in South Brent
Welcome Welcome Welcome! I imagine if you are reading this you are looking for someone who can help with whats troubling you and help you find some answers and relief. I have over 20 years experience helping clients with a wide variety of issues and vulnerabilities and offer a warm, safe, confidential and supportive space.
Welcome Welcome Welcome! I imagine if you are reading this you are looking for someone who can help with whats troubling you and help you find some answers and relief. I have over 20 years experience helping clients with a wide variety of issues and vulnerabilities and offer a warm, safe, confidential and supportive space.
Hello, my name is Thais Lloyd, but people call me Tess. I have over 15 years' experience as a counsellor. I am experienced in working with clients with: depression and low mood; anxiety, panic and phobias; difficulties in relationships; loneliness; trauma and abuse; low self-esteem; health-related stress; grief and loss; addiction. Finding a counsellor that you can connect well with can make a real difference to how you feel and to how you deal with what is difficult for you. My aim is to support you to find the relief you seek, make the changes you wish to make, and move forward in your life in a more creative and fulfilling way.
Hello, my name is Thais Lloyd, but people call me Tess. I have over 15 years' experience as a counsellor. I am experienced in working with clients with: depression and low mood; anxiety, panic and phobias; difficulties in relationships; loneliness; trauma and abuse; low self-esteem; health-related stress; grief and loss; addiction. Finding a counsellor that you can connect well with can make a real difference to how you feel and to how you deal with what is difficult for you. My aim is to support you to find the relief you seek, make the changes you wish to make, and move forward in your life in a more creative and fulfilling way.
Whatever you may bring to or feel you need from counselling I offer a supportive, caring, warm and creatively held space for you to explore and be with all that is present for you.
Are you suffering from grief from a bereavement or the effects of a relationship breakdown?
Do you need support as you are working through an addiction?
Fearful as a result of trauma or suffering from PTS (post traumatic stress)?
Experiencing emotions as the result of going through the menopause?
Suffering from anxiety or depression?
Are you wanting clarity on next steps after a significant life change?
Whatever you need, I'm here to help.
Whatever you may bring to or feel you need from counselling I offer a supportive, caring, warm and creatively held space for you to explore and be with all that is present for you.
Are you suffering from grief from a bereavement or the effects of a relationship breakdown?
Do you need support as you are working through an addiction?
Fearful as a result of trauma or suffering from PTS (post traumatic stress)?
Experiencing emotions as the result of going through the menopause?
Suffering from anxiety or depression?
Are you wanting clarity on next steps after a significant life change?
Whatever you need, I'm here to help.
My approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecotherapy, using eco-friendly and non-toxic art materials.
Sometimes it can be difficult to say how we feel. Sometimes we may not know what we are feeling, let alone how to articulate this. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art-making as its main mode of expression and communication; art is not used as a diagnostic tool but as a medium to explore and address confusing or distressing feelings and behaviours that may not be revealed using words alone. By awakening your creativity, Art Therapy can help you to connect with yourself in order to better understand your emotions and relationships within the world, leading to positive change.
My approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecotherapy, using eco-friendly and non-toxic art materials.
Sometimes it can be difficult to say how we feel. Sometimes we may not know what we are feeling, let alone how to articulate this. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art-making as its main mode of expression and communication; art is not used as a diagnostic tool but as a medium to explore and address confusing or distressing feelings and behaviours that may not be revealed using words alone. By awakening your creativity, Art Therapy can help you to connect with yourself in order to better understand your emotions and relationships within the world, leading to positive change.
I specialise in EMDR, IFS, and Psychodynamic approaches.
I bring a developmental and psychological understanding of the issues. As we think through your past, present, and goals for the future we will develop a holistic plan drawing upon a range of techniques that suit you. See EMDR association for more about EMDR. Search psychology today for articles on IFS.
I specialise in EMDR, IFS, and Psychodynamic approaches.
I bring a developmental and psychological understanding of the issues. As we think through your past, present, and goals for the future we will develop a holistic plan drawing upon a range of techniques that suit you. See EMDR association for more about EMDR. Search psychology today for articles on IFS.
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I specialise in working with presenting issues such as neurodivergency, bereavement, relationship issues, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, self-esteem, identitity issues and many more.
I specialise in working with presenting issues such as neurodivergency, bereavement, relationship issues, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, self-esteem, identitity issues and many more.
I offer an integrative approach combining humanistic and psychodynamic principles with evidence-informed techniques including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
My ideal client is one of complexity: someone whose experiences cannot be understood through a single label or a standardised approach. Many of my clients live with trauma, PTSD, neurodiversity, psychosis, dissociation, bereavement or deeply rooted emotional and relational patterns. Some have tried therapy before but felt only part of their experience was understood. I offer a place where the whole person can be explored, not reduced to a diagnosis, and where therapy is shaped around the individual. I am comfortable working where the picture is complicated and obvious answers have not been enough.
I offer an integrative approach combining humanistic and psychodynamic principles with evidence-informed techniques including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
My ideal client is one of complexity: someone whose experiences cannot be understood through a single label or a standardised approach. Many of my clients live with trauma, PTSD, neurodiversity, psychosis, dissociation, bereavement or deeply rooted emotional and relational patterns. Some have tried therapy before but felt only part of their experience was understood. I offer a place where the whole person can be explored, not reduced to a diagnosis, and where therapy is shaped around the individual. I am comfortable working where the picture is complicated and obvious answers have not been enough.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and work issues. I am highly trained in trauma-informed psychotherapy and coaching. My integrative approach blends transactional analysis psychotherapy, EMDR, and ancient healing practices to address root causes for good. In our first meeting, we’ll discuss goals, agree how we’ll work, and create a flexible plan for lasting change, usually with weekly sessions.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and work issues. I am highly trained in trauma-informed psychotherapy and coaching. My integrative approach blends transactional analysis psychotherapy, EMDR, and ancient healing practices to address root causes for good. In our first meeting, we’ll discuss goals, agree how we’ll work, and create a flexible plan for lasting change, usually with weekly sessions.
I'm a BACP Registered and NCPS Acc Counsellor/ Psychotherapist & Supervisor with over 12 years experience, currently working in private practice. I'm passionate about making better mental health something accessible for all. Resourcing and facilitating people live their lives emotionally healthy. I've experience of and do work with a vast array of mental health issues, but seeing the person holistically rather than as a 'mental health condition' is so important in how I work. Any queries or questions please do contact me
I'm a BACP Registered and NCPS Acc Counsellor/ Psychotherapist & Supervisor with over 12 years experience, currently working in private practice. I'm passionate about making better mental health something accessible for all. Resourcing and facilitating people live their lives emotionally healthy. I've experience of and do work with a vast array of mental health issues, but seeing the person holistically rather than as a 'mental health condition' is so important in how I work. Any queries or questions please do contact me
I work with adults of all ages in Newton Abbot and can help you to move forward with feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout or difficulties you may be experiencing.
I will help you to nurture your own personal growth, health and wellbeing, blossoming into abundance and the best version of yourself.
The heaviness of life cannot prevent the power of nature from supporting you on your journey, however heavy or limited you may feel at this time.
My lived experience brings me to this place where I feel empowered and proud to be able to offer a service that is tailored to your needs, no matter what your struggles might be.
I work with adults of all ages in Newton Abbot and can help you to move forward with feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout or difficulties you may be experiencing.
I will help you to nurture your own personal growth, health and wellbeing, blossoming into abundance and the best version of yourself.
The heaviness of life cannot prevent the power of nature from supporting you on your journey, however heavy or limited you may feel at this time.
My lived experience brings me to this place where I feel empowered and proud to be able to offer a service that is tailored to your needs, no matter what your struggles might be.
I am an experienced Adult Psychotherapist (Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic ) and will often work with clients who have experienced severe and complex trauma or difficult relational issues, particularly where these have arisen in childhood and continue to be problematic in later life.
I believe that our capacity to cope with issues that arise in adult life, whether this is how we experience the world, relate to others, cope with difficult situations or understand and manage what can often be overwhelming emotions, is ultimately bound up with our early experiences. Whether we wish to or not we carry our history with us and sometimes this does not provide the strong foundation needed to engage and embrace life or weather its storms. I work with clients to recognise the origins of their difficulties so that together we might arrive at a place where life is understandable, and they feel both validated and valued.
I am an experienced Adult Psychotherapist (Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic ) and will often work with clients who have experienced severe and complex trauma or difficult relational issues, particularly where these have arisen in childhood and continue to be problematic in later life.
I believe that our capacity to cope with issues that arise in adult life, whether this is how we experience the world, relate to others, cope with difficult situations or understand and manage what can often be overwhelming emotions, is ultimately bound up with our early experiences. Whether we wish to or not we carry our history with us and sometimes this does not provide the strong foundation needed to engage and embrace life or weather its storms. I work with clients to recognise the origins of their difficulties so that together we might arrive at a place where life is understandable, and they feel both validated and valued.
I use a blend of approaches— Psychodynamic Therapy, TA, and Gestalt—to support your unique journey.
When considering the type of counselling you want, it's important to know which therapy will suit your needs. I've spent many years honing my skills using various approaches and theories. Whether you prefer online or face-to-face sessions in a safe space. My online services are national.
I believe that investing in your relationships is one of the most significant steps toward empowering both yourself and your partner and is one of the most important aspects of a happy life. Not every relationship is destined to last but choosing to explore every avenue for connection and repair allows you to walk away knowing you gave it your all.
I use a blend of approaches— Psychodynamic Therapy, TA, and Gestalt—to support your unique journey.
When considering the type of counselling you want, it's important to know which therapy will suit your needs. I've spent many years honing my skills using various approaches and theories. Whether you prefer online or face-to-face sessions in a safe space. My online services are national.
I believe that investing in your relationships is one of the most significant steps toward empowering both yourself and your partner and is one of the most important aspects of a happy life. Not every relationship is destined to last but choosing to explore every avenue for connection and repair allows you to walk away knowing you gave it your all.
As an art psychotherapist, sessions are not reliant on verbal communication. It's often difficult to put into words how we are feeling and thinking. Through the creative and nurturing medium of art, I help you to engage with your senses and offer the opportunity to use materials to reconnect mind and body. Art materials help with discharging difficult feelings and exploring deep emotions. I aim to empower my clients to make positive steps in between sessions by providing creative strategies that can be use day to day. Although my training is in the creative arts, I also offer traditional talking therapy.
As an art psychotherapist, sessions are not reliant on verbal communication. It's often difficult to put into words how we are feeling and thinking. Through the creative and nurturing medium of art, I help you to engage with your senses and offer the opportunity to use materials to reconnect mind and body. Art materials help with discharging difficult feelings and exploring deep emotions. I aim to empower my clients to make positive steps in between sessions by providing creative strategies that can be use day to day. Although my training is in the creative arts, I also offer traditional talking therapy.
I’ve always been interested in what lies beneath the way we think and feel, the beliefs and patterns we develop through life, but also the deeper, intuitive part of ourselves that can easily get lost amongst it all. Often people come to me because something doesn’t quite feel right, they feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected, or simply want to understand themselves on a deeper level. Together we begin to explore what belongs to the conditioned mind and what may be coming from somewhere deeper within.
I’ve always been interested in what lies beneath the way we think and feel, the beliefs and patterns we develop through life, but also the deeper, intuitive part of ourselves that can easily get lost amongst it all. Often people come to me because something doesn’t quite feel right, they feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected, or simply want to understand themselves on a deeper level. Together we begin to explore what belongs to the conditioned mind and what may be coming from somewhere deeper within.
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.
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on multiple therapeutic modalities — including person-centred, existentialism, psychodynamic, and Internal Family Systems — and adapt them to suit your individual needs.
Hello, I’m Nassos Theodor (he/they).
I offer LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive counselling and psychotherapy for adults, face-to-face in Exeter, UK, and online wherever you are.
I have lived experience of and am passionate about working with issues impacting transgender people and their families, queer people, immigrants, academics, artists, and survivors of childhood abuse.
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on multiple therapeutic modalities — including person-centred, existentialism, psychodynamic, and Internal Family Systems — and adapt them to suit your individual needs.
Hello, I’m Nassos Theodor (he/they).
I offer LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive counselling and psychotherapy for adults, face-to-face in Exeter, UK, and online wherever you are.
I have lived experience of and am passionate about working with issues impacting transgender people and their families, queer people, immigrants, academics, artists, and survivors of childhood abuse.
I work integratively, drawing from Gestalt, TA, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic approaches to suit you.
From the outside, your life looks complete. You show up, you manage, and you handle what needs to be done. But beneath that capable exterior, a quiet storm is running. You find yourself caught in loops of endless overthinking, waking up with a heavy sense of anxiety, or carrying an inner critic that constantly tells you :it isn’t enough. Whether you are navigating the raw grief of a relationship ending, a major life transition, or the echoes of past trauma, you have likely arrived at a point where you feel entirely stuck and disconnected from the person you used to be.
I work integratively, drawing from Gestalt, TA, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic approaches to suit you.
From the outside, your life looks complete. You show up, you manage, and you handle what needs to be done. But beneath that capable exterior, a quiet storm is running. You find yourself caught in loops of endless overthinking, waking up with a heavy sense of anxiety, or carrying an inner critic that constantly tells you :it isn’t enough. Whether you are navigating the raw grief of a relationship ending, a major life transition, or the echoes of past trauma, you have likely arrived at a point where you feel entirely stuck and disconnected from the person you used to be.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in confidence or just stuck and you don't know how to move forward, you're not alone. Maybe you're wondering if therapy is right for you? As a compassionate and intuitive therapist, I provide a space where you can unravel your thoughts, process your emotions, and rediscover your inner strength.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, relationship challenges or major life transitions, I tailor my approach to you. Together we'll explore what is holding you back and work towards meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in confidence or just stuck and you don't know how to move forward, you're not alone. Maybe you're wondering if therapy is right for you? As a compassionate and intuitive therapist, I provide a space where you can unravel your thoughts, process your emotions, and rediscover your inner strength.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, relationship challenges or major life transitions, I tailor my approach to you. Together we'll explore what is holding you back and work towards meaningful change.
Working integratively, I draw on psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural approaches — adapting my style to suit each client, rather than fitting people into a single mode of therapy.
Having experienced the benefits of counselling myself, I understand first-hand how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel truly heard. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine, human connection — a space free of judgement where you can explore what's really going on beneath the surface. Whether you're navigating anxiety, low mood, life transitions, or simply feel stuck and want to understand yourself better, I aim to offer that calm, supportive environment.
As a gay man, I offer an affirming and inclusive space for LGBT+ clients and allies alike.
Working integratively, I draw on psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural approaches — adapting my style to suit each client, rather than fitting people into a single mode of therapy.
Having experienced the benefits of counselling myself, I understand first-hand how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel truly heard. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine, human connection — a space free of judgement where you can explore what's really going on beneath the surface. Whether you're navigating anxiety, low mood, life transitions, or simply feel stuck and want to understand yourself better, I aim to offer that calm, supportive environment.
As a gay man, I offer an affirming and inclusive space for LGBT+ clients and allies alike.
I am passionate about helping you to find your voice in what might be keeping you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or a feeling that something needs to change. Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you is an important decision which is why I offer an initial conversation to see if we are a good fit.
With over 2000 hours of clinical hours. I am an experienced trauma & relational therapist working in the NHS and running an established and successful private practice with adults and young people.
I am passionate about helping you to find your voice in what might be keeping you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or a feeling that something needs to change. Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you is an important decision which is why I offer an initial conversation to see if we are a good fit.
With over 2000 hours of clinical hours. I am an experienced trauma & relational therapist working in the NHS and running an established and successful private practice with adults and young people.
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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.