Psychodynamic Counselling in SS1
As a Therapist, I primarily work in a relational/integrative way drawing on interventions underpinned by psychodynamic and Humanistic theories. I offer general counselling, relationship, and psychosexual therapy to individual adults and couples. I offer psychosexual therapy to individual adults and couples with relationship and sexual difficulties, including but not limited to - loss of desire, vaginismus, painful sex, erectile and ejaculation difficulties, aging and menopause, as well as orgasm difficulties.
As a Therapist, I primarily work in a relational/integrative way drawing on interventions underpinned by psychodynamic and Humanistic theories. I offer general counselling, relationship, and psychosexual therapy to individual adults and couples. I offer psychosexual therapy to individual adults and couples with relationship and sexual difficulties, including but not limited to - loss of desire, vaginismus, painful sex, erectile and ejaculation difficulties, aging and menopause, as well as orgasm difficulties.
Dr Christopher McCormack
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southend-on-Sea SS1 (Online Only)
I have completed doctoral-level training in multiple therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive behavioural therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
I have completed doctoral-level training in multiple therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive behavioural therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist; fully qualified. I have been working with children, young people, and families for 20+ yrs. The young people I have worked with have faced a wide range of emotional, social, or psychological challenges. My experience includes depression/mood difficulties, anxiety/panic issues (OCD), school refusal or social withdrawal, self-injury, substance misuse, impulsivity, defiance, eating disorders, trauma/loss, sexual identity, body dysphoria, and neuro-diversity. Families use psychodynamic approaches when seeking in-depth therapy to achieve long-term change.
Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist; fully qualified. I have been working with children, young people, and families for 20+ yrs. The young people I have worked with have faced a wide range of emotional, social, or psychological challenges. My experience includes depression/mood difficulties, anxiety/panic issues (OCD), school refusal or social withdrawal, self-injury, substance misuse, impulsivity, defiance, eating disorders, trauma/loss, sexual identity, body dysphoria, and neuro-diversity. Families use psychodynamic approaches when seeking in-depth therapy to achieve long-term change.
Molly Gordon
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Southend-on-Sea SS1 (Online Only)
I use a range of different techniques, such as psychodynamic, person centered and CBT.
My names Molly, I am a therapist with experience in a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, confidence, relationship issues and everyday struggles. I currently offer online sessions only.
I use a range of different techniques, such as psychodynamic, person centered and CBT.
My names Molly, I am a therapist with experience in a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, confidence, relationship issues and everyday struggles. I currently offer online sessions only.
Psychodynamic therapy is to bring the unconscious mind into the consciousness which will help the person to unravel their experiences and understand their true deep-rooted feelings, in order to resolve the conflict within.
After many years of my own struggles and trying to navigate the emotional turmoil of my chaotic life I made the decision to start therapy. This journey allowed me to unravel the complex emotions that kept me a prisoner in my own head for many years. Therapy set me free and allowed me to explore and understand the trauma of my childhood and the damaged inner child living inside of me as an adult. I was able to let go of my past and live a more fulfilling life. As I healed I decided to become a therapist and help people just like you. If you feel stuck and want to move forward please get in touch.
Psychodynamic therapy is to bring the unconscious mind into the consciousness which will help the person to unravel their experiences and understand their true deep-rooted feelings, in order to resolve the conflict within.
After many years of my own struggles and trying to navigate the emotional turmoil of my chaotic life I made the decision to start therapy. This journey allowed me to unravel the complex emotions that kept me a prisoner in my own head for many years. Therapy set me free and allowed me to explore and understand the trauma of my childhood and the damaged inner child living inside of me as an adult. I was able to let go of my past and live a more fulfilling life. As I healed I decided to become a therapist and help people just like you. If you feel stuck and want to move forward please get in touch.
Laura Gillett
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southend-on-Sea SS1
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I am a Integrative Counsellor, which means I am trained and work from Psychodynamic, CBT and Person Centred Approaches.
From my supervisor (Jo West): "Laura has 8 years experience working with children, young people and adults in therapeutic settings, including schools, NHS, charities and private settings. She is dedicated to her clients, believing mental health is the key to our wellbeing. Laura uses a range of skills to guide positive, life-long change. She has a calm, patient personality and is brilliant at helping her clients to build resilience and work through tough times. She supports people with a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, confidence, family and friendships, school difficulties, and stress"
Hi! I am a Integrative Counsellor, which means I am trained and work from Psychodynamic, CBT and Person Centred Approaches.
From my supervisor (Jo West): "Laura has 8 years experience working with children, young people and adults in therapeutic settings, including schools, NHS, charities and private settings. She is dedicated to her clients, believing mental health is the key to our wellbeing. Laura uses a range of skills to guide positive, life-long change. She has a calm, patient personality and is brilliant at helping her clients to build resilience and work through tough times. She supports people with a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, confidence, family and friendships, school difficulties, and stress"
Kay Marina Cohen Pncps (Acc.) Professional Accredited
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Southend-on-Sea SS1
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior professional accredited counsellor, accredited, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples, addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior professional accredited counsellor, accredited, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples, addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
Over the years most of the client issues I have encountered encompass loss and control in some way, shape or form. Many clients feel out of control, and helpless or in complete despair, and would like to be able to clear a pathway for themselves to work out a more manageable way of living with less anxiety. Clients want to be listened to, and for some that is a rare luxury as friends and family often have their own agenda. Regular reviews to reflect where a client is, in relation to their therapy journey are part of the therapeutic process and help to build trust and structure.
Over the years most of the client issues I have encountered encompass loss and control in some way, shape or form. Many clients feel out of control, and helpless or in complete despair, and would like to be able to clear a pathway for themselves to work out a more manageable way of living with less anxiety. Clients want to be listened to, and for some that is a rare luxury as friends and family often have their own agenda. Regular reviews to reflect where a client is, in relation to their therapy journey are part of the therapeutic process and help to build trust and structure.
Alicia Marchant- Mind Box Therapy (BSc Psy Hons)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southend-on-Sea SS1
Ever feel like you have a lot going on in your mind? Isolated? Alone, with no one to talk to about it all? Or maybe you just don’t feel comfortable sharing your thoughts with your family? Perhaps, you are getting to a stage where you’re feeling as if you’re in a deep dark hole unable to get out, with an uncertainty of the future. Life can be challenging and get on top of us, whether it’s: other people, situations, work or even ourselves. We can get into a negative cycle and sometimes are unable to admit that we need help. If any of this applies to you, then maybe it's time to try therapy?
Ever feel like you have a lot going on in your mind? Isolated? Alone, with no one to talk to about it all? Or maybe you just don’t feel comfortable sharing your thoughts with your family? Perhaps, you are getting to a stage where you’re feeling as if you’re in a deep dark hole unable to get out, with an uncertainty of the future. Life can be challenging and get on top of us, whether it’s: other people, situations, work or even ourselves. We can get into a negative cycle and sometimes are unable to admit that we need help. If any of this applies to you, then maybe it's time to try therapy?
Farah has over 18 years clinical experience of working both in the NHS and private sector, providing evidence based psychological treatment and guidance tailoring her approach to the individual clients needs. These may be short term goals, that lend themselves to briefer therapy, or longer-term goals leading to more in-depth exploration of longer standing issues. Her clinical expereince include a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties from mild depression and anxiety, to complex trauma, with a special interest in OCD. She is able to offer specialised trauma treatment for PTSD in the form of EMDR.
Farah has over 18 years clinical experience of working both in the NHS and private sector, providing evidence based psychological treatment and guidance tailoring her approach to the individual clients needs. These may be short term goals, that lend themselves to briefer therapy, or longer-term goals leading to more in-depth exploration of longer standing issues. Her clinical expereince include a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties from mild depression and anxiety, to complex trauma, with a special interest in OCD. She is able to offer specialised trauma treatment for PTSD in the form of EMDR.
I have extensive experience of working with primary & secondary school aged children using creative techniques to explore difficulties. Whether it's imaginative play, storytelling or image making all are intended to help participants engage in self-exploration through purposeful meaning-making, visually expressing experiences, perceptions, feelings and thoughts through art & play. Creative Therapy is for Adults & Teens too offering an opportunity to go beyond "thinking" about how we feel to create connection to our embodied "felt" sense. We will work together to help enhancing self awareness alongside self empowerment & resilience.
I have extensive experience of working with primary & secondary school aged children using creative techniques to explore difficulties. Whether it's imaginative play, storytelling or image making all are intended to help participants engage in self-exploration through purposeful meaning-making, visually expressing experiences, perceptions, feelings and thoughts through art & play. Creative Therapy is for Adults & Teens too offering an opportunity to go beyond "thinking" about how we feel to create connection to our embodied "felt" sense. We will work together to help enhancing self awareness alongside self empowerment & resilience.
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Kay Marina Cohen Pncps (Acc.) Professional Accredited
Wright Counselling
Chancy Marsh CPsychol
Elmsleigh Counselling
My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.
My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the stresses in life? Feel unable to make decisions? Do you condemn yourself for making the 'wrong' decision? We can be good at condemning ourselves and be our worst critic. Discovering what patterns are happening for us over and over again, and preparing yourself for these, knowing what you can and can't do, can feel empowering. Being able to express yourself knowing that you can be heard without fear, embarrassment or shame but with acceptance of you as a person can be life changing. I can help you look at making changes and find bespoke ways to support and establish a way forward for you.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the stresses in life? Feel unable to make decisions? Do you condemn yourself for making the 'wrong' decision? We can be good at condemning ourselves and be our worst critic. Discovering what patterns are happening for us over and over again, and preparing yourself for these, knowing what you can and can't do, can feel empowering. Being able to express yourself knowing that you can be heard without fear, embarrassment or shame but with acceptance of you as a person can be life changing. I can help you look at making changes and find bespoke ways to support and establish a way forward for you.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
At times do you feel overwhelmed by what life throws at you? Is stress making you unable to make decisions? Are you a person who rebukes themselves for making a wrong decision? Are you your own worst critic? Have you noticed that patterns in life are continually repeating themselves? By becoming aware of these cycles, you will be able to prepare yourself with strategies that can break the cycle of repetition that can lead you to becoming empowered in life, taking away the fear of being embarrassed or shamed. I can help you look at making changes and find a way that is customised to support and establish a way forward for.
At times do you feel overwhelmed by what life throws at you? Is stress making you unable to make decisions? Are you a person who rebukes themselves for making a wrong decision? Are you your own worst critic? Have you noticed that patterns in life are continually repeating themselves? By becoming aware of these cycles, you will be able to prepare yourself with strategies that can break the cycle of repetition that can lead you to becoming empowered in life, taking away the fear of being embarrassed or shamed. I can help you look at making changes and find a way that is customised to support and establish a way forward for.
The Henry Centre is a private counselling and psychotherapy centre based at Westcliff Station. We help busy individuals, couples and families to explore and work through any challenges they may be experiencing. We will support you in overcoming these challenges to help you live the life you would like to promoting good mental health and well-being. We have an experienced, friendly team that will make sure they provide the highest possible standard of care. We will respond to enquiries and provide an appointment within 48 hours.
The Henry Centre is a private counselling and psychotherapy centre based at Westcliff Station. We help busy individuals, couples and families to explore and work through any challenges they may be experiencing. We will support you in overcoming these challenges to help you live the life you would like to promoting good mental health and well-being. We have an experienced, friendly team that will make sure they provide the highest possible standard of care. We will respond to enquiries and provide an appointment within 48 hours.
Hi and thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a qualified Counsellor with experience working with individuals of all ages working with an integrative approach, thus I combine a range of counselling therapies tailoring them for each individual client in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. I work with a number of presenting issues.
Hi and thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a qualified Counsellor with experience working with individuals of all ages working with an integrative approach, thus I combine a range of counselling therapies tailoring them for each individual client in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. I work with a number of presenting issues.
Hi, I’m Mel, I’m a professional qualified counsellor based in Leigh-On-Sea Essex. The therapy I offer is very much tailored to the individual because there is no ‘one size fits all’. I offer support for a wide range if issues, such as; but not restricted to, addiction, abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationships. I do have a special interest in Anxiety, Low Confidence and Self Esteem issues as I have had personal experience of how debilitating these can be. I offer a completely non judgemental and confidential safe space for long or short term therapy sessions.
Hi, I’m Mel, I’m a professional qualified counsellor based in Leigh-On-Sea Essex. The therapy I offer is very much tailored to the individual because there is no ‘one size fits all’. I offer support for a wide range if issues, such as; but not restricted to, addiction, abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationships. I do have a special interest in Anxiety, Low Confidence and Self Esteem issues as I have had personal experience of how debilitating these can be. I offer a completely non judgemental and confidential safe space for long or short term therapy sessions.
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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.