Psychodynamic Counselling in Theale
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
Do you feel stuck? Do you need support to make sense of what is going on for for you? I am trained psychotherapist and Transformational Coach who is passionate about helping and supporting my clients to overcome experiences that are getting in the way of them being their true selves and achieving their Goals. I provide a warm, caring environment where clients feel heard and listened to. I use Psychotherapy to help you to understand the past, CBT to help with any behaviours or thinking that is keeping you stuck and Life Coaching Tools for Goal Achievement.
Do you feel stuck? Do you need support to make sense of what is going on for for you? I am trained psychotherapist and Transformational Coach who is passionate about helping and supporting my clients to overcome experiences that are getting in the way of them being their true selves and achieving their Goals. I provide a warm, caring environment where clients feel heard and listened to. I use Psychotherapy to help you to understand the past, CBT to help with any behaviours or thinking that is keeping you stuck and Life Coaching Tools for Goal Achievement.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and we can feel very alone with our mental health struggles. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor accredited with the NCPS working in private practice from my office in Newbury. I offer a safe, confidential space both online and in person where we can work through what you are struggling with. So, whether you are looking to begin your counselling journey or find a Clinical Supervisor, get in touch so we can discuss your needs.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and we can feel very alone with our mental health struggles. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor accredited with the NCPS working in private practice from my office in Newbury. I offer a safe, confidential space both online and in person where we can work through what you are struggling with. So, whether you are looking to begin your counselling journey or find a Clinical Supervisor, get in touch so we can discuss your needs.
Clients come with diverse problems and needs. What matters to my clients, matters to me. Generally, I have found problems which manifest in current life relationships (romantic, family, work, with services or with ourself) but which originate in our past experiences are those which can be worked on helpfully using the ways I work. A measure of openness to explore other perspectives and to really think about describing issues is very important as is a commitment to think outside sessions about things that may be the causes of distress.
Clients come with diverse problems and needs. What matters to my clients, matters to me. Generally, I have found problems which manifest in current life relationships (romantic, family, work, with services or with ourself) but which originate in our past experiences are those which can be worked on helpfully using the ways I work. A measure of openness to explore other perspectives and to really think about describing issues is very important as is a commitment to think outside sessions about things that may be the causes of distress.
I work with what each client brings in a unique and individual way focusing on the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle for change. Being curious about human behaviour has resulted in my career in psychology. I have particular interest and expertise in helping individuals deal with change, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image challenges. I also offer clinical supervision to qualified and in training psychological therapists.
I work with what each client brings in a unique and individual way focusing on the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle for change. Being curious about human behaviour has resulted in my career in psychology. I have particular interest and expertise in helping individuals deal with change, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image challenges. I also offer clinical supervision to qualified and in training psychological therapists.
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Finding your way here takes courage. Whether it was a moment of crisis, a quiet sense that something isn't right, or simply a feeling that you deserve more from life.
Life can shake us in ways we never expected. Anxiety, grief, anger, emptiness, or a disconnection from the life force that makes us feel alive.
Sometimes what we experience isn't just one feeling, but many, pulling in different directions, often at the same time. Parts of us that long to be seen, others that protect, withdraw, or fight. When these parts are in conflict or feel disconnected from each other, life can feel fragmented.
Finding your way here takes courage. Whether it was a moment of crisis, a quiet sense that something isn't right, or simply a feeling that you deserve more from life.
Life can shake us in ways we never expected. Anxiety, grief, anger, emptiness, or a disconnection from the life force that makes us feel alive.
Sometimes what we experience isn't just one feeling, but many, pulling in different directions, often at the same time. Parts of us that long to be seen, others that protect, withdraw, or fight. When these parts are in conflict or feel disconnected from each other, life can feel fragmented.
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I consider it a sign of bravery that you’re thinking about coming to see me for therapy. We all experience difficult and painful things in life and we all need other people to lean on, to help us through some of the more painful or challenging situations or to help us grow into kind, loving people. Working together, you'll move towards feeling better and showing up differently in the world. Together, life can get brighter.
Updated July 2026 - Two spaces remaining for people, straight and queer, who want to know and understand their sex, sexuality, desires and intimate relationships better.
I consider it a sign of bravery that you’re thinking about coming to see me for therapy. We all experience difficult and painful things in life and we all need other people to lean on, to help us through some of the more painful or challenging situations or to help us grow into kind, loving people. Working together, you'll move towards feeling better and showing up differently in the world. Together, life can get brighter.
I trained with Bath Centre of Psychotherapy and Counselling and went on to further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals and issues including anxiety, trauma, breakdown, despair and depression. I am particularly experienced and enjoy working with neurodiversity. I have worked with a wide range of people with different cultural histories and welcome differences of all kinds.
I trained with Bath Centre of Psychotherapy and Counselling and went on to further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals and issues including anxiety, trauma, breakdown, despair and depression. I am particularly experienced and enjoy working with neurodiversity. I have worked with a wide range of people with different cultural histories and welcome differences of all kinds.
My CPCAB Level 4 training in Therapeutic Counselling was intergrative, including psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT and transactional analysis modalities.
Are you exhausted with life as it looks now and desperate for a change? When we're already overwhelmed, and then life events happen, loss happens, you just don't have the resilience to press on the way others seem to. Perhaps you've lost all sense of who you are anymore. There's nothing wrong with you, but I know that it can feel like there is. Support is at hand.
My CPCAB Level 4 training in Therapeutic Counselling was intergrative, including psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT and transactional analysis modalities.
Are you exhausted with life as it looks now and desperate for a change? When we're already overwhelmed, and then life events happen, loss happens, you just don't have the resilience to press on the way others seem to. Perhaps you've lost all sense of who you are anymore. There's nothing wrong with you, but I know that it can feel like there is. Support is at hand.
What you get from me is an attentive and proactive ally. I am friendly and compassionate, but I won't passively observe unhelpful patterns that are barriers to change. Challenging when necessary and in solidarity with the part of you that knows things can be better, will be a key aspect of our relationship. Profound and lasting changes are possible, which is why I encourage people to address the root causes of unhappiness and not settle for learning to live with problems and symptoms that can often be resolved.
What you get from me is an attentive and proactive ally. I am friendly and compassionate, but I won't passively observe unhelpful patterns that are barriers to change. Challenging when necessary and in solidarity with the part of you that knows things can be better, will be a key aspect of our relationship. Profound and lasting changes are possible, which is why I encourage people to address the root causes of unhappiness and not settle for learning to live with problems and symptoms that can often be resolved.
Using techniques from various therapeutic models like CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt therapy, I help you address issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem, supporting your journey towards positive change.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, often dealing with issues like anxiety, low self esteem relationship struggles, or past trauma. They need a safe, non-judgemental space to work through these challenges with empathy and support. Their goals are to gain self awareness, improve emotional well-being, develop healthier coping mechanisms and strengthen relationships. Ultimately, they want to feel empowered, find clarity and create lasting positive change in their lives.
Using techniques from various therapeutic models like CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt therapy, I help you address issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem, supporting your journey towards positive change.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, often dealing with issues like anxiety, low self esteem relationship struggles, or past trauma. They need a safe, non-judgemental space to work through these challenges with empathy and support. Their goals are to gain self awareness, improve emotional well-being, develop healthier coping mechanisms and strengthen relationships. Ultimately, they want to feel empowered, find clarity and create lasting positive change in their lives.
M Scott Peck wrote in the "Road Less Travelled" ... "Life is difficult". We all have times when we get stuck, we're overwhelmed, not sure where to turn and loose sleep. During these periods, we need some help, some me time with someone who is going to listen, not judge and offer them the support they need, in order to develop insights into "why this is happening" and to help them find the solutions to make a change, to get to a happier place.
M Scott Peck wrote in the "Road Less Travelled" ... "Life is difficult". We all have times when we get stuck, we're overwhelmed, not sure where to turn and loose sleep. During these periods, we need some help, some me time with someone who is going to listen, not judge and offer them the support they need, in order to develop insights into "why this is happening" and to help them find the solutions to make a change, to get to a happier place.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
I was drawn to Psychodynamic Therapy when trying to understand how past experiences affect present ones & viceversa.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
I was drawn to Psychodynamic Therapy when trying to understand how past experiences affect present ones & viceversa.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
You might be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth. You may be struggling with the challenges of parenting, menopause, ADHD, a toxic relationship or lasting effects of body shame and wondering how to move forward.
In therapy your experiences will be heard, understood, and supported and each session is tailored to you. Together we'll work to make sense of what's going on, process the stress and we will find a way forward.
Whatever is happening or has happened that has brought you here, I can provide you with a safe, holding, validating, confidential space to explore it.
You might be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth. You may be struggling with the challenges of parenting, menopause, ADHD, a toxic relationship or lasting effects of body shame and wondering how to move forward.
In therapy your experiences will be heard, understood, and supported and each session is tailored to you. Together we'll work to make sense of what's going on, process the stress and we will find a way forward.
Whatever is happening or has happened that has brought you here, I can provide you with a safe, holding, validating, confidential space to explore it.
These include CBT, person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Online & In-Person Counsellor (Keynsham & Bath)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling with a sense that you're not good enough? Perhaps life has changed unexpectedly through loss, grief, or a major transition. You don't have to face it alone.
I specialise in self-esteem, anxiety, and life changes. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, providing a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
These include CBT, person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Online & In-Person Counsellor (Keynsham & Bath)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling with a sense that you're not good enough? Perhaps life has changed unexpectedly through loss, grief, or a major transition. You don't have to face it alone.
I specialise in self-esteem, anxiety, and life changes. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, providing a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
Psychotherapist specialised in Anxiety, Trauma, Low Mood, Relational issues and Creative blocks - Bristol & Online
Many of the people I work with come because they’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood, creative blocks, relationship patterns, or the long shadow of childhood experiences. You might feel stuck, weighed down, or like something deeper keeps pulling you back into the same loops.
My approach is designed to get to the root of what’s going on so you can experience real and lasting change, not just temporary relief. I aim for you to notice meaningful shifts within the first few sessions.
Psychotherapist specialised in Anxiety, Trauma, Low Mood, Relational issues and Creative blocks - Bristol & Online
Many of the people I work with come because they’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood, creative blocks, relationship patterns, or the long shadow of childhood experiences. You might feel stuck, weighed down, or like something deeper keeps pulling you back into the same loops.
My approach is designed to get to the root of what’s going on so you can experience real and lasting change, not just temporary relief. I aim for you to notice meaningful shifts within the first few sessions.
I am a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist working in consulting rooms in Chepstow and Bath. With 30 years of experience in private practice and managing teams in statutory services. I have a particular interest in eating disorders, relationships, and sexual compulsivity, and work with both individuals and couples – always taking care to create a warm, welcoming environment for clients. My work uses active imagination, symbolism, metaphor, and dream imagery as a way of accessing the unconscious and bringing about meaningful change. I qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist CCPE in 2000. I also offer clinical supervision.
I am a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist working in consulting rooms in Chepstow and Bath. With 30 years of experience in private practice and managing teams in statutory services. I have a particular interest in eating disorders, relationships, and sexual compulsivity, and work with both individuals and couples – always taking care to create a warm, welcoming environment for clients. My work uses active imagination, symbolism, metaphor, and dream imagery as a way of accessing the unconscious and bringing about meaningful change. I qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist CCPE in 2000. I also offer clinical supervision.
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.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
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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.