Psychodynamic Counselling in W1T
Sarah Hanchet
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1T
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is powerful.
Do you feel out of balance, filled up with anxiety, eaten up with guilt, exhausted by keeping a lid on your rage, frustrated by your repeating patterns & frightened by your own self-destruct button? Traumatic events, especially from childhood can emotionally overwhelm us. If we can't make sense of them (which needs another mind) then we store the emotion in our body until we can. We protect ourselves, but little by little, these old feelings demand our attention. They need to be turned into into words, so that we can mourn what we've lost, and make the repressed experience a known part of our story. Have you reached this point?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is powerful.
Do you feel out of balance, filled up with anxiety, eaten up with guilt, exhausted by keeping a lid on your rage, frustrated by your repeating patterns & frightened by your own self-destruct button? Traumatic events, especially from childhood can emotionally overwhelm us. If we can't make sense of them (which needs another mind) then we store the emotion in our body until we can. We protect ourselves, but little by little, these old feelings demand our attention. They need to be turned into into words, so that we can mourn what we've lost, and make the repressed experience a known part of our story. Have you reached this point?
Dr Bonnie Yuen
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W1T (Online Only)
I use Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to cultivate wellbeing and value-driven living; Narrative Therapy to understand the themes and rules in your life story; attachment and psychodynamic principles to explore early life experiences.
Hello, I am Bonnie. I am a bilingual, queer Chartered Clinical Psychologist passionate about creating a safe and affirming space. Whether you are struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues, stress, significant life changes, or other challenges in life, I am here to support you with empathy and expertise. Here, your experiences, cultural influences, and intersecting identities are understood with respect and nuance. I aim not only to help in distress relief but also to facilitate self-discovery and personal growth that extend beyond the course of therapy.
I use Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to cultivate wellbeing and value-driven living; Narrative Therapy to understand the themes and rules in your life story; attachment and psychodynamic principles to explore early life experiences.
Hello, I am Bonnie. I am a bilingual, queer Chartered Clinical Psychologist passionate about creating a safe and affirming space. Whether you are struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues, stress, significant life changes, or other challenges in life, I am here to support you with empathy and expertise. Here, your experiences, cultural influences, and intersecting identities are understood with respect and nuance. I aim not only to help in distress relief but also to facilitate self-discovery and personal growth that extend beyond the course of therapy.
Roheena Trehan
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BPC
Verified Verified
London W1T
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist registered with the BPC,BACP,UKCP. I provide a safe, confidential and empathic space and can help with issues of anxiety, depression, stress, anger, familial relationships, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, identity, race & cultural issues etc
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist registered with the BPC,BACP,UKCP. I provide a safe, confidential and empathic space and can help with issues of anxiety, depression, stress, anger, familial relationships, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, identity, race & cultural issues etc
Dr Johanna Salkin
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1T
I provide psychodynamic short and long-term therapy.
There are times we all need some support. Perhaps you are struggling, feeling stuck or feeling that something is out of balance in your life. Perhaps you have noticed difficult patterns and experiences in your relationships that you would like to address. You may wish to have a space to make sense of your wants, values and what brings you fulfilment. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental and reflective space in which we can reflect on your experiences, difficulties and needs, whichever they may be. I am a Counselling Psychologist with significant experience in the NHS, private practice and specialist organisations.
I provide psychodynamic short and long-term therapy.
There are times we all need some support. Perhaps you are struggling, feeling stuck or feeling that something is out of balance in your life. Perhaps you have noticed difficult patterns and experiences in your relationships that you would like to address. You may wish to have a space to make sense of your wants, values and what brings you fulfilment. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental and reflective space in which we can reflect on your experiences, difficulties and needs, whichever they may be. I am a Counselling Psychologist with significant experience in the NHS, private practice and specialist organisations.
Angharad Vaughan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W1T
I draw upon three modalities - existential, psychodynamic and third wave cognitive approaches.
I have expertise working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, physical and sexual health issues, shame, stress, burnout. I am passionate about working with LGBTQI+ communities and have specialist experience of working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. I always pay attention to our differences, such as cultural background, sexual and gender identity, disability - and how these and other intersecting identities influence our lived experience, meaning-making and wellbeing.
I draw upon three modalities - existential, psychodynamic and third wave cognitive approaches.
I have expertise working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, physical and sexual health issues, shame, stress, burnout. I am passionate about working with LGBTQI+ communities and have specialist experience of working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. I always pay attention to our differences, such as cultural background, sexual and gender identity, disability - and how these and other intersecting identities influence our lived experience, meaning-making and wellbeing.
Jake Freedman
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
London W1T
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. Since then, I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and trauma-related dissociative disorders. I have a particular interest in states of depersonalisation and derealisation and keep up to date with relevant research in this area.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. Since then, I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and trauma-related dissociative disorders. I have a particular interest in states of depersonalisation and derealisation and keep up to date with relevant research in this area.
Helen Mayor Therapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1T
1 space (Feb 24 coming free): I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with couples and individuals. I understand how overwhelming it can be trying to choose a therapist. I find a chat on the telephone is often a good place to begin. My website should offer a sense of who I am and how I work helping people feel a bit more comfortable about the process. A really positive therapeutic relationship can be transformative, it is a relationship and I really care about my clients and their outcomes. Your goals, and way of being will shape the way we work together.
1 space (Feb 24 coming free): I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with couples and individuals. I understand how overwhelming it can be trying to choose a therapist. I find a chat on the telephone is often a good place to begin. My website should offer a sense of who I am and how I work helping people feel a bit more comfortable about the process. A really positive therapeutic relationship can be transformative, it is a relationship and I really care about my clients and their outcomes. Your goals, and way of being will shape the way we work together.
Malise Hartley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1T
I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic atmosphere, in which you can feel comfortable discussing any issues you are facing.
I offer a warm and welcoming therapeutic atmosphere, in which you can feel comfortable discussing any issues you are facing.
Farzaneh Jahdi
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London W1T
I'm Farzan and I'm BACP Accredited Counsellor and IAPT services practitioner. Do you feel like past events are affecting your life? Do you feel stressed and alone with your issues. You have come to the right place! If you feel you want to feel better, contact me. I would be happy to hear you and to help you find a way with using my knowledge and experience!
I'm Farzan and I'm BACP Accredited Counsellor and IAPT services practitioner. Do you feel like past events are affecting your life? Do you feel stressed and alone with your issues. You have come to the right place! If you feel you want to feel better, contact me. I would be happy to hear you and to help you find a way with using my knowledge and experience!
Gity Monsef Webb
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London W1T
I am a highly qualified trauma informed psychotherapist who believes we all have the potential for healing and growth. I understand that significant life events can profoundly impact your well-being, keeping you in negative behaviour patterns that significantly reduce your quality of life. Together we will focus on the psychological roots of your emotional suffering through self-reflection and self-examination. We will try to make sense of your experience, discover new ways of resolving old conflicts and create the opportunity for change.
I am a highly qualified trauma informed psychotherapist who believes we all have the potential for healing and growth. I understand that significant life events can profoundly impact your well-being, keeping you in negative behaviour patterns that significantly reduce your quality of life. Together we will focus on the psychological roots of your emotional suffering through self-reflection and self-examination. We will try to make sense of your experience, discover new ways of resolving old conflicts and create the opportunity for change.
Neil Morris
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1T (Online Only)
If you are feeling anxious and depressed or are engaging in destructive behaviours which are hurting your personal relationships and self-esteem, the I may be able to help you. Working together with you, we can discover why negative patterns keep repeating for you. By becoming aware of these patterns you will be able to make significant and long lasting changes in your life and your relationships.
If you are feeling anxious and depressed or are engaging in destructive behaviours which are hurting your personal relationships and self-esteem, the I may be able to help you. Working together with you, we can discover why negative patterns keep repeating for you. By becoming aware of these patterns you will be able to make significant and long lasting changes in your life and your relationships.
Charlotte Ruxton
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
London W1T
Whether you are an individual in search of help or looking for emotional support, I understand that it is hard to know where to start when finding a therapist. I am an experienced, accredited and personable psychotherapist working face to face/online with adults and young adults in central London and from Reading, Berkshire. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, therefore I offer a free initial consultation so we can chat about what therapy may best suit your needs, if I am the right therapist for you, and if working together has the potential for change for the better.
Whether you are an individual in search of help or looking for emotional support, I understand that it is hard to know where to start when finding a therapist. I am an experienced, accredited and personable psychotherapist working face to face/online with adults and young adults in central London and from Reading, Berkshire. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, therefore I offer a free initial consultation so we can chat about what therapy may best suit your needs, if I am the right therapist for you, and if working together has the potential for change for the better.
Tom Sobel Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1T
I an experienced counsellor, both online and face-to-face. Using an integrative approach to each session, I am able to provide a truly bespoke experience targeted to each person’s specific needs. I view myself as a guide on the journey with you, and I am there to help you put the pieces of the puzzle together. Being an American expat living in the UK, I am able to provide a unique multicultural perspective to British clients, while also offering targeted guidance to other American expats.
I an experienced counsellor, both online and face-to-face. Using an integrative approach to each session, I am able to provide a truly bespoke experience targeted to each person’s specific needs. I view myself as a guide on the journey with you, and I am there to help you put the pieces of the puzzle together. Being an American expat living in the UK, I am able to provide a unique multicultural perspective to British clients, while also offering targeted guidance to other American expats.
Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
London W1T
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Confusion about your sexual orientation and gender identity? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Confusion about your sexual orientation and gender identity? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1T
The London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy (LCSRT) offers a holistic approach to sexual and relationship wellness combining online classes with personalised therapeutic programmes. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviour, gender identity, body image, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, we’re here for you. Helping you thrive whatever your sex or relationship difficulties.
The London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy (LCSRT) offers a holistic approach to sexual and relationship wellness combining online classes with personalised therapeutic programmes. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviour, gender identity, body image, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, we’re here for you. Helping you thrive whatever your sex or relationship difficulties.
Luisa Cazzola Fridegotto
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1T
30-years’ clinical experience as a psychologist, psychotherapist and bioenergetic psychotherapist. I work with adolescents, adults and couples, offering both short and long term therapy in Italian, French and English.
30-years’ clinical experience as a psychologist, psychotherapist and bioenergetic psychotherapist. I work with adolescents, adults and couples, offering both short and long term therapy in Italian, French and English.
Magda Piesiewicz
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
Verified Verified
London W1T
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology. I studied Psychotherapy at Regent’s University and have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology at Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge. My prior occupation as a teacher has sparked my passion for further studying of human behaviour and lifelong development. I undertook a two-year student placement in Harley Street, where I had a chance to acquire skills to work with individuals and couples struggling with compulsive sexual behaviour and relationship difficulties.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology. I studied Psychotherapy at Regent’s University and have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology at Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge. My prior occupation as a teacher has sparked my passion for further studying of human behaviour and lifelong development. I undertook a two-year student placement in Harley Street, where I had a chance to acquire skills to work with individuals and couples struggling with compulsive sexual behaviour and relationship difficulties.
Andrea’s Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
London W1T
I am extremely passionate about being a counsellor. I am a very down to earth, realistic person from a mixed back ground and I will adapt to the client needs and my degree and experience means I can work in most styles of counselling depending on your needs. I am happy to work with teenagers and children as I also have a lot of experience with children. I’m happy to have a chat with anyone interested in counselling to see if I’m the right counsellor for you free of charge.
I am extremely passionate about being a counsellor. I am a very down to earth, realistic person from a mixed back ground and I will adapt to the client needs and my degree and experience means I can work in most styles of counselling depending on your needs. I am happy to work with teenagers and children as I also have a lot of experience with children. I’m happy to have a chat with anyone interested in counselling to see if I’m the right counsellor for you free of charge.
Colin Winston-Fletcher
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1T
I am a fully accredited, experienced psychotherapist and counsellor working in Central London and Hereford. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and accepting space for you to explore your emotional issues and difficulties. The therapy I offer is for You. It is your time to explore within a safe therapeutic relationship the aspects of your life that are leaving you feeling lost, sad, lonely, confused, angry, anxious, depressed or desperate, Together we can find the lightness in the dark.
I am a fully accredited, experienced psychotherapist and counsellor working in Central London and Hereford. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and accepting space for you to explore your emotional issues and difficulties. The therapy I offer is for You. It is your time to explore within a safe therapeutic relationship the aspects of your life that are leaving you feeling lost, sad, lonely, confused, angry, anxious, depressed or desperate, Together we can find the lightness in the dark.
Dr Benedict Hoff
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1T
I’m interested in what works. For you. So I take a pluralistic, integrative approach and don’t limit myself to one particular way of working. Whether you’re seeing me for counselling, schema-based therapy or psychosexual therapy, I'll tailor my approach to suit your needs. And it’s the relationship between you and I which will be central to the work. Because I’m not a friend, colleague or family member, you can think the unthinkable and speak the unspeakable in a judgement-free space. You can rely on me to be honest with you, and bring into your awareness your blind spots, and things on the edge of your awareness you might missing.
I’m interested in what works. For you. So I take a pluralistic, integrative approach and don’t limit myself to one particular way of working. Whether you’re seeing me for counselling, schema-based therapy or psychosexual therapy, I'll tailor my approach to suit your needs. And it’s the relationship between you and I which will be central to the work. Because I’m not a friend, colleague or family member, you can think the unthinkable and speak the unspeakable in a judgement-free space. You can rely on me to be honest with you, and bring into your awareness your blind spots, and things on the edge of your awareness you might missing.
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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.