Psychoanalytic Counselling in AL1

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Max Ryz
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
I am a Psychotherapist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC Kite Marked).
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore underlying dynamics and emotional conflicts. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.
I am a Psychotherapist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC Kite Marked).
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore underlying dynamics and emotional conflicts. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.
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Kate Le Versha
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
My approach is informed by psychoanalytic theory and practice, which means we can think about: How past experiences have an impact on your present.
Being a qualified psychodynamic therapist means I am able to offer you an open, confidential space to explore whatever might be on your mind. An opportunity to find hope and curiosity, make sense of difficult experiences, thoughts and feelings, and transform the way you might understand yourself, others and our world. Visit my website www.leversha.com to find out more about how I work, and email me for a free introductory call.
My approach is informed by psychoanalytic theory and practice, which means we can think about: How past experiences have an impact on your present.
Being a qualified psychodynamic therapist means I am able to offer you an open, confidential space to explore whatever might be on your mind. An opportunity to find hope and curiosity, make sense of difficult experiences, thoughts and feelings, and transform the way you might understand yourself, others and our world. Visit my website www.leversha.com to find out more about how I work, and email me for a free introductory call.
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Hayley Ryan
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
If we never take a leap of faith then we never know. More significantly we remain stuck. I often talk to clients about the power of change. In my work I am for people to gain a greater understanding of who they really are. Whilst enabling them to explore their feelings, circumstances and relationships. The goal of our work together is to challenge any destructive patterns or behaviours and work towards positive active change. In the end this enables people to live a more fulfilling and calmer life.
If we never take a leap of faith then we never know. More significantly we remain stuck. I often talk to clients about the power of change. In my work I am for people to gain a greater understanding of who they really are. Whilst enabling them to explore their feelings, circumstances and relationships. The goal of our work together is to challenge any destructive patterns or behaviours and work towards positive active change. In the end this enables people to live a more fulfilling and calmer life.
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Sharon Twydell
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Life is so tough at the moment! Are you feeling completely overwhelmed with things you feel you 'should' be doing?- Feeling anxious or not good enough? Trying so desperately hard to look ok but inside feeling you are really not? We can work together to figure out how you would like your life to look. How you are going to get there and why this feeling is happening now? We can keep this totally in the present or look back at your past to see if there are recurring patterns or issues that might be making you feel this way. I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace in confidence.
Life is so tough at the moment! Are you feeling completely overwhelmed with things you feel you 'should' be doing?- Feeling anxious or not good enough? Trying so desperately hard to look ok but inside feeling you are really not? We can work together to figure out how you would like your life to look. How you are going to get there and why this feeling is happening now? We can keep this totally in the present or look back at your past to see if there are recurring patterns or issues that might be making you feel this way. I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace in confidence.
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Lucy Shaw
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
I understand it can be hard to approach therapy for the first time, or maybe you are currently in need of support during an uncertain time or are feeling distressed. It can feel difficult knowing where to start. We would work together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours so you can better understand yourself and others. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can support you and give you understanding about your emotional responses to life events and insight to help cope in times of stress. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can begin to make sense of your feelings and to identify how you would like to move forward.
I understand it can be hard to approach therapy for the first time, or maybe you are currently in need of support during an uncertain time or are feeling distressed. It can feel difficult knowing where to start. We would work together to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours so you can better understand yourself and others. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can support you and give you understanding about your emotional responses to life events and insight to help cope in times of stress. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can begin to make sense of your feelings and to identify how you would like to move forward.
01727 222209 View 01727 222209
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Carrie Pollard
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hello and welcome. I'm Carrie. I wonder why now feels the right time for you to start your therapy? Does life feel heavy? Or relationships feel difficult? Perhaps you are finding you are experiencing anxiety in your day to day life. Or experiences from your past feel so difficult. Whatever has prompted you to make your way here today, rest assured I provide a non judgemental, confidential and safe space to explore emotions, relationships and life experiences. We can think about your past and present, creating a feeling of safety and processing the pain.
Hello and welcome. I'm Carrie. I wonder why now feels the right time for you to start your therapy? Does life feel heavy? Or relationships feel difficult? Perhaps you are finding you are experiencing anxiety in your day to day life. Or experiences from your past feel so difficult. Whatever has prompted you to make your way here today, rest assured I provide a non judgemental, confidential and safe space to explore emotions, relationships and life experiences. We can think about your past and present, creating a feeling of safety and processing the pain.
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Alex Dalziel
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
I am an experienced, qualified and approachable psychotherapist working with individual adults. Feelings of depression, anxiety or a lack of direction or meaning in life need to be understood in a broad context. By looking at our whole life we can uncover who we really are and where we wish to go. I offer a safe space where troublesome, dark and difficult feelings can be examined and explored - by bringing them into the light we open up the possibility of facing and understanding them.
I am an experienced, qualified and approachable psychotherapist working with individual adults. Feelings of depression, anxiety or a lack of direction or meaning in life need to be understood in a broad context. By looking at our whole life we can uncover who we really are and where we wish to go. I offer a safe space where troublesome, dark and difficult feelings can be examined and explored - by bringing them into the light we open up the possibility of facing and understanding them.
01923 961223 View 01923 961223
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Oceanic Counselling
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
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Kevin Morgan
Psychotherapist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
You may be going through a time of difficulty or distress. Or perhaps there is some dissatisfaction in your life and you have lost a sense of purpose or direction. My aim is to help you reflect on what is troubling you, help you to seek an understanding of what you are experiencing and work with you to explore what options there are at this difficult time. I offer both short-term work (based on 12 sessions) or where appropriate sessions based on an open-ended long-term basis
You may be going through a time of difficulty or distress. Or perhaps there is some dissatisfaction in your life and you have lost a sense of purpose or direction. My aim is to help you reflect on what is troubling you, help you to seek an understanding of what you are experiencing and work with you to explore what options there are at this difficult time. I offer both short-term work (based on 12 sessions) or where appropriate sessions based on an open-ended long-term basis
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Rachel Milroy
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
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Daryl Nicholas
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging space for self exploration, growth, and development? If so, the comprehensive INSIGHT self-discovery programmes are for you. Gain all-round and in-depth insight into who you are, how you've developed, your current and past relationships, and where you are heading. The INSIGHT programmes have been built to provide more structure, guidance, intensity, and rapid self discovery to allow you to reach your potential. To find out more, including the difference between the INSIGHT programmes and unstructured/open-ended therapy sessions, visit darylnicholas.com/insightprogrammes
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging space for self exploration, growth, and development? If so, the comprehensive INSIGHT self-discovery programmes are for you. Gain all-round and in-depth insight into who you are, how you've developed, your current and past relationships, and where you are heading. The INSIGHT programmes have been built to provide more structure, guidance, intensity, and rapid self discovery to allow you to reach your potential. To find out more, including the difference between the INSIGHT programmes and unstructured/open-ended therapy sessions, visit darylnicholas.com/insightprogrammes
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Claire Thompson-Hart
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
When life gets difficult or you are faced with challenges, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment for you to discuss issues that are impacting your life. Providing a space for you to share and reflect on emotional, mental, and behavioural issues that may be troubling or difficult to work through; I will help you gain an insight in to your unconscious thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Through gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences, you can begin to feel more in control of your inner world, develop new perspectives, and acquire more helpful ways of coping and relating to others.
When life gets difficult or you are faced with challenges, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment for you to discuss issues that are impacting your life. Providing a space for you to share and reflect on emotional, mental, and behavioural issues that may be troubling or difficult to work through; I will help you gain an insight in to your unconscious thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Through gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences, you can begin to feel more in control of your inner world, develop new perspectives, and acquire more helpful ways of coping and relating to others.
020 3817 6878 View 020 3817 6878
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Jane Franks
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Life is complicated, sometimes full of challenges which can become easier to cope with when someone non-judgemental really listens to you, enabling you to navigate a way forward. I am able to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore whatever difficulties you may be facing. I offer both short term therapy and longer open-ended work, the choice is yours. Each client is unique and I work according to your needs. I specialise in young people and adults, coping with the complexities life can throw, often causing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Life is complicated, sometimes full of challenges which can become easier to cope with when someone non-judgemental really listens to you, enabling you to navigate a way forward. I am able to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore whatever difficulties you may be facing. I offer both short term therapy and longer open-ended work, the choice is yours. Each client is unique and I work according to your needs. I specialise in young people and adults, coping with the complexities life can throw, often causing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
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Clare Green
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Clare and I am a fully qualified psychotherapist. My prior interest with healing & alternative therapies led me to persue studies in counselling and psychotherapy. I am a naturally warm, compassionate, kind & relatable person believing everyone has the right to live a fulfilled life with meaningful relationships. I believe that no matter the difficulties we may have experienced in the past, we all have the capacity to heal. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy. I have also completed training in DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness & Meditation and adopt a holistic approach in my practice.
My name is Clare and I am a fully qualified psychotherapist. My prior interest with healing & alternative therapies led me to persue studies in counselling and psychotherapy. I am a naturally warm, compassionate, kind & relatable person believing everyone has the right to live a fulfilled life with meaningful relationships. I believe that no matter the difficulties we may have experienced in the past, we all have the capacity to heal. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy. I have also completed training in DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness & Meditation and adopt a holistic approach in my practice.
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Dee Critoph
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Would you like a Safe Space to Speak Freely and Explore whatever is on 'Your Mind'? As an experienced and registered Psychotherapist and Certified ADHD Clinical Services Professional, I have worked with a diverse range of people struggling with a wide range of challenges. I would work to help you make sense of your feelings, moods, behaviour and motivations. Helping you understand and resolve your difficulties by increasing awareness of your inner world and its influence over your relationship with yourself and others.
Would you like a Safe Space to Speak Freely and Explore whatever is on 'Your Mind'? As an experienced and registered Psychotherapist and Certified ADHD Clinical Services Professional, I have worked with a diverse range of people struggling with a wide range of challenges. I would work to help you make sense of your feelings, moods, behaviour and motivations. Helping you understand and resolve your difficulties by increasing awareness of your inner world and its influence over your relationship with yourself and others.
020 4538 5494 View 020 4538 5494
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Peter O'Toole
MSc
Verified Verified
My approach to therapy is one of collaborative exploration, where together the challenges and feelings you might be experiencing can be safely and thoughtfully considered and understood.
My approach to therapy is one of collaborative exploration, where together the challenges and feelings you might be experiencing can be safely and thoughtfully considered and understood.
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Mary Flynn
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
St Albans AL1  (Online Only)
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with some 8 years experience and a professional member of the UKCP. (UKCP Membership indicates that I have been trained to an advanced clinical level and academic level 7. Renewed annually, my membership also requires that I continue my learning through undertaking annual continuing professional development. Furthermore, the UKCP designation of Professional Pyschotherapist is recognised by the UK Professional Standards Authority.) I am also a Member of the BACP. I work relationally and strive to be an honest, reflective, open and curious practitioner.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with some 8 years experience and a professional member of the UKCP. (UKCP Membership indicates that I have been trained to an advanced clinical level and academic level 7. Renewed annually, my membership also requires that I continue my learning through undertaking annual continuing professional development. Furthermore, the UKCP designation of Professional Pyschotherapist is recognised by the UK Professional Standards Authority.) I am also a Member of the BACP. I work relationally and strive to be an honest, reflective, open and curious practitioner.
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Rukhsana Khan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Are you feeling anxious, stuck, alone, overwhelmed or have relationship issues? May be you want to explore something from your past or something specific in the here and now or may be you simply want to be able to make sense of things. Whatever your reason for wanting to come to counselling, I can provide you with an open, safe and confidential space where you can share your feelings and experiences. I can help you to explore your thoughts and emotions, so that you work on addressing your concerns, helping you to achieve deeper personal awareness, so that you can make positive changes to help you to live a more fulfilled life.
Are you feeling anxious, stuck, alone, overwhelmed or have relationship issues? May be you want to explore something from your past or something specific in the here and now or may be you simply want to be able to make sense of things. Whatever your reason for wanting to come to counselling, I can provide you with an open, safe and confidential space where you can share your feelings and experiences. I can help you to explore your thoughts and emotions, so that you work on addressing your concerns, helping you to achieve deeper personal awareness, so that you can make positive changes to help you to live a more fulfilled life.
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Al Tyers
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling low, lost or anxious? Are you looking for a supportive therapist who will listen to you and help you make sense of what’s going on in your life? I work with people who have anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and depression, among other difficulties. Sometimes these emerged after a loss or setback, or maybe they are feelings that have always been there and now is the time to tackle them. Perhaps it's hard to even say why, or why now. Whichever it is, I’ll support you, listen to you, and help you understand what’s going on right now, how it relates to the past, and how you can make changes for the future.
Are you feeling low, lost or anxious? Are you looking for a supportive therapist who will listen to you and help you make sense of what’s going on in your life? I work with people who have anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and depression, among other difficulties. Sometimes these emerged after a loss or setback, or maybe they are feelings that have always been there and now is the time to tackle them. Perhaps it's hard to even say why, or why now. Whichever it is, I’ll support you, listen to you, and help you understand what’s going on right now, how it relates to the past, and how you can make changes for the future.
020 8138 8599 View 020 8138 8599

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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.