Psychodynamic Counselling in Stourbridge
So, I integrate person-centred therapy with attachment and psychodynamic theories in formulating a treatment plan for you.
Need therapy beyond friends, podcasts and self-help books that no longer help? Perhaps it is time to speak with a professional. I know that not everyone has a 'problem' as such but we sometimes simply want to understand ourselves better, figure out how we end up in the situations we keep finding ourselves and explore our feelings discreetly without judgement. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy at this time, I welcome you.
I am Sade and I am here to accompany you in your journey towards self-knowledge and change. It won't always be easy (you probably know that) but you will no longer be alone.
So, I integrate person-centred therapy with attachment and psychodynamic theories in formulating a treatment plan for you.
Need therapy beyond friends, podcasts and self-help books that no longer help? Perhaps it is time to speak with a professional. I know that not everyone has a 'problem' as such but we sometimes simply want to understand ourselves better, figure out how we end up in the situations we keep finding ourselves and explore our feelings discreetly without judgement. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy at this time, I welcome you.
I am Sade and I am here to accompany you in your journey towards self-knowledge and change. It won't always be easy (you probably know that) but you will no longer be alone.
Creative arts Psychotherapist integrating all modalities of creative arts therapies and mindfulness into my everyday practice with children, young people and their families to enhance emotional and psychological wellbeing and working with adult clients focusing on increased sense of self/others and promoting self care and coping mechanisms. Engaging in a wide range of interventions allows my way of working to be accessible for all clients. Qualified supervisor supporting trainees and qualified counsellors/therapists.
Creative arts Psychotherapist integrating all modalities of creative arts therapies and mindfulness into my everyday practice with children, young people and their families to enhance emotional and psychological wellbeing and working with adult clients focusing on increased sense of self/others and promoting self care and coping mechanisms. Engaging in a wide range of interventions allows my way of working to be accessible for all clients. Qualified supervisor supporting trainees and qualified counsellors/therapists.
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
With many years’ experience working as a trauma informed counsellor and advocate, I have specialised in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. I work with adults, young people and couples in Kinver, Stourbridge, and the surrounding area . My approach can be tailored to meet your individual needs, empowering you along your healing journey and validating your feelings without judgement.
With many years’ experience working as a trauma informed counsellor and advocate, I have specialised in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. I work with adults, young people and couples in Kinver, Stourbridge, and the surrounding area . My approach can be tailored to meet your individual needs, empowering you along your healing journey and validating your feelings without judgement.
I integrate attachment theory, creative therapy techniques, psychodynamic principles and other approaches, tailoring my work to each person's unique needs and journey.
I offer a supportive space to explore life’s challenges and find balance. Drawing on personal and professional experience, I work with children, young people, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or overwhelm, as well as those healing from trauma, loss, or difficult childhood experiences. My approach is inclusive towards those who are neurodiverse, with a extensive background in supporting those who face challenges related to specific presentations such as Autism and ADHD. I have a passion and focus on women’s wellbeing and offering personal therapy for counselling students.
I integrate attachment theory, creative therapy techniques, psychodynamic principles and other approaches, tailoring my work to each person's unique needs and journey.
I offer a supportive space to explore life’s challenges and find balance. Drawing on personal and professional experience, I work with children, young people, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or overwhelm, as well as those healing from trauma, loss, or difficult childhood experiences. My approach is inclusive towards those who are neurodiverse, with a extensive background in supporting those who face challenges related to specific presentations such as Autism and ADHD. I have a passion and focus on women’s wellbeing and offering personal therapy for counselling students.
I am trained in multiple therapeutic models including person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, systemic therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a counselling psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are open to self-exploration, and motivated to work on personal growth and positive change. You may be facing emotional challenges, seeking support for mental health concerns, or striving to enhance your overall well-being. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and mutual trust with my client is essential to facilitate effective psychological therapy. Please note, I do not work with private clients from a Wolverhampton/ WV postcode, as I practice in this area for the NHS.
I am trained in multiple therapeutic models including person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, systemic therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a counselling psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are open to self-exploration, and motivated to work on personal growth and positive change. You may be facing emotional challenges, seeking support for mental health concerns, or striving to enhance your overall well-being. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and mutual trust with my client is essential to facilitate effective psychological therapy. Please note, I do not work with private clients from a Wolverhampton/ WV postcode, as I practice in this area for the NHS.
Hi, my name is Julie, I am an Integrative Counsellor trained in a number of therapeutic approaches that can be tailored to your needs. I work with people of all ages from young teens to adults.
Hi, my name is Julie, I am an Integrative Counsellor trained in a number of therapeutic approaches that can be tailored to your needs. I work with people of all ages from young teens to adults.
I am a fully registered and insured counsellor, having qualified in 2011. I have worked for local charities both before and since qualifying and have been in private practice since Oct 2016. I have extensive experience of bereavement and loss, PTSD, trauma. I also work with providers of Employee Assistance Programs, providing short term focussed therapy for a range of issues, including low self esteem, workplace bullying, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and have previous experience of phobias and smoking cessation.
I am a fully registered and insured counsellor, having qualified in 2011. I have worked for local charities both before and since qualifying and have been in private practice since Oct 2016. I have extensive experience of bereavement and loss, PTSD, trauma. I also work with providers of Employee Assistance Programs, providing short term focussed therapy for a range of issues, including low self esteem, workplace bullying, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and have previous experience of phobias and smoking cessation.
Do you feel anxious, stressed and stuck? Like something needs to change but you don't know where to start? Are you LGBTQ+ and need to talk through your dysphoria, or sexuality and how you feel about yourself? Maybe you don't know who you really are and want to find out? - - - - - - -
My name is Alex, I'm an Integrative counsellor, here to listen, to offer you a place to be heard and start helping you make changes to your life to make it work for you. Throughout sessions, I offer a caring, gentle approach as you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I won't tell you what to do, but I'm there to help you find what you need
Do you feel anxious, stressed and stuck? Like something needs to change but you don't know where to start? Are you LGBTQ+ and need to talk through your dysphoria, or sexuality and how you feel about yourself? Maybe you don't know who you really are and want to find out? - - - - - - -
My name is Alex, I'm an Integrative counsellor, here to listen, to offer you a place to be heard and start helping you make changes to your life to make it work for you. Throughout sessions, I offer a caring, gentle approach as you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I won't tell you what to do, but I'm there to help you find what you need
I use an integrative model which draws upon commonalities between cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and psychodynamic counselling approaches and allows me to tailor my work to meet the needs of each individual client.
My practice is centred around acceptance of you as an individual. You will be provided with a safe space to be heard and validated without judgment, pressure, or expectation. I feel that my genuine approach and kind, warm nature positively impacts my relationships with clients which is essential for therapeutic success. Together, we will work to explore and understand what is happening beneath the surface, identify patterns, and make links between the past and the present. I believe that this is the key to building self-awareness and self-love.
I use an integrative model which draws upon commonalities between cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and psychodynamic counselling approaches and allows me to tailor my work to meet the needs of each individual client.
My practice is centred around acceptance of you as an individual. You will be provided with a safe space to be heard and validated without judgment, pressure, or expectation. I feel that my genuine approach and kind, warm nature positively impacts my relationships with clients which is essential for therapeutic success. Together, we will work to explore and understand what is happening beneath the surface, identify patterns, and make links between the past and the present. I believe that this is the key to building self-awareness and self-love.
Creative Arts Therapies & Traditional Talking Therapies. At The AoC Trust we really want to support families needing emotional help; couples trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
Creative Arts Therapies & Traditional Talking Therapies. At The AoC Trust we really want to support families needing emotional help; couples trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
I offer counselling to individual adults and couples for a range of difficulties. For example depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, bereavement loss, work related problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, post-natal depression, childhood issues, and much more. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Some people may require short term counselling, such as 6 sessions, others will require more longer term counselling. A plan of work will be made together, to suit you and what you would like to address in our sessions together.
I offer counselling to individual adults and couples for a range of difficulties. For example depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, bereavement loss, work related problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, post-natal depression, childhood issues, and much more. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Some people may require short term counselling, such as 6 sessions, others will require more longer term counselling. A plan of work will be made together, to suit you and what you would like to address in our sessions together.
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Abuse can have a significant affect on mental health. Whether the abuse happened as a child or as an adult, abusive experiences can lead to low mood, high anxiety, flashbacks to incidents, difficulty trusting others as well as low self-confidence and self-esteem, even when the abuse is historic. These are all normal reactions to difficult and painful experiences. I have worked with people who have experienced abuse for the last 15 years. The work has been transformational for some clients and very helpful for others, whether the abuse is within the family, workplace or within a relationship.
Abuse can have a significant affect on mental health. Whether the abuse happened as a child or as an adult, abusive experiences can lead to low mood, high anxiety, flashbacks to incidents, difficulty trusting others as well as low self-confidence and self-esteem, even when the abuse is historic. These are all normal reactions to difficult and painful experiences. I have worked with people who have experienced abuse for the last 15 years. The work has been transformational for some clients and very helpful for others, whether the abuse is within the family, workplace or within a relationship.
I provide integrative therapy tailored to the individual, utilising CBT, Psychodynamic, IFS, and Rewind Therapy.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
I provide integrative therapy tailored to the individual, utilising CBT, Psychodynamic, IFS, and Rewind Therapy.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
How would you feel if I told you that you can stop feeling scared, unsafe and overwhelmed ? That you could connect with those around you in an authentic and meaningful way, rather than masking yourself because you fear losing them ? I can tell you this as I have supported many people like yourself, living with complex trauma to let go of the patterns that are keeping them low, anxious, dissociated, paranoid and lonely. I work with people just like you to firstly understand what has happened to them and how the strategies they are currently using have come to be. I then work to introduce new ways of being in the world.
How would you feel if I told you that you can stop feeling scared, unsafe and overwhelmed ? That you could connect with those around you in an authentic and meaningful way, rather than masking yourself because you fear losing them ? I can tell you this as I have supported many people like yourself, living with complex trauma to let go of the patterns that are keeping them low, anxious, dissociated, paranoid and lonely. I work with people just like you to firstly understand what has happened to them and how the strategies they are currently using have come to be. I then work to introduce new ways of being in the world.
Hi, my name is Danielle Bennett, I'm an individual counsellor, a couple counsellor and sex therapist. I have been working in this field for over 25 years. I started my training, working for the NHS as a sex-therapist and I worked in the NHS for over 7 years. I then worked privately for a number of years and then for nine years I worked for Relate as a sex therapist; couple counsellor and trainer. I now work for myself and have had my own practice for 8 years, I can help with all aspects of relationships and sexual issues as well as looking at more particular issues with individuals.
Hi, my name is Danielle Bennett, I'm an individual counsellor, a couple counsellor and sex therapist. I have been working in this field for over 25 years. I started my training, working for the NHS as a sex-therapist and I worked in the NHS for over 7 years. I then worked privately for a number of years and then for nine years I worked for Relate as a sex therapist; couple counsellor and trainer. I now work for myself and have had my own practice for 8 years, I can help with all aspects of relationships and sexual issues as well as looking at more particular issues with individuals.
My ideal clients are adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck in unhelpful patterns such as people-pleasing, overthinking, low self-worth, or burnout. Many appear to cope outwardly while struggling internally with stress, trauma, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. I offer a warm, trauma-informed approach influenced by CBT, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system responses. Together, we work towards greater self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, emotional balance, and lasting change.
My ideal clients are adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck in unhelpful patterns such as people-pleasing, overthinking, low self-worth, or burnout. Many appear to cope outwardly while struggling internally with stress, trauma, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. I offer a warm, trauma-informed approach influenced by CBT, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system responses. Together, we work towards greater self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, emotional balance, and lasting change.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, with an MSc in Psychology, BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Certified Somatic and EFT Therapist.
Taking the first step toward therapy may feel daunting, but can also be life-changing. I take an integrative approach, drawing on various modalities & psychological perspectives to formulate treatment plans supporting your individual, and unique needs.
I offer a compassionate, client-centred and evidence-based approach providing a safe space where we can collaboratively explore and process your experiences, leading towards better mental health and wellness.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, with an MSc in Psychology, BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Certified Somatic and EFT Therapist.
Taking the first step toward therapy may feel daunting, but can also be life-changing. I take an integrative approach, drawing on various modalities & psychological perspectives to formulate treatment plans supporting your individual, and unique needs.
I offer a compassionate, client-centred and evidence-based approach providing a safe space where we can collaboratively explore and process your experiences, leading towards better mental health and wellness.
Vicki has experience with treating a wide range of psychological conditions and her qualifications mean she is suitably qualified to address many different types of issues. Her techniques have been proven to be effective, allowing the client to overcome their psychological concerns, relieve stress and anxiety, while allowing for a life of greater fulfillment. A full assessment is initially carried out and a diagnosis will be offered along with an appropriate treatment intervention plan.
Vicki has experience with treating a wide range of psychological conditions and her qualifications mean she is suitably qualified to address many different types of issues. Her techniques have been proven to be effective, allowing the client to overcome their psychological concerns, relieve stress and anxiety, while allowing for a life of greater fulfillment. A full assessment is initially carried out and a diagnosis will be offered along with an appropriate treatment intervention plan.
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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.