Psychodynamic Counselling in Angus
By collaborating closely, we can integrate diverse modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, person-centered approaches, and creative techniques in each session.
I’m Maria — a passionate and dedicated neurodivergent counsellor specialising in trauma, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and the menopause experience. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to reconnect with your strengths, confidence, and potential.
I believe healing is deeply personal. Therapy should move at your pace — never rushed, never forced — but grounded in respect for your readiness and resilience. Together, we’ll explore your story, understand what truly matters to you, and create meaningful, lasting change.
By collaborating closely, we can integrate diverse modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, person-centered approaches, and creative techniques in each session.
I’m Maria — a passionate and dedicated neurodivergent counsellor specialising in trauma, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and the menopause experience. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to reconnect with your strengths, confidence, and potential.
I believe healing is deeply personal. Therapy should move at your pace — never rushed, never forced — but grounded in respect for your readiness and resilience. Together, we’ll explore your story, understand what truly matters to you, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, psychodynamic, and pluralistic approaches, I employ an integrative methodology to ensure holistic treatment outcomes.
With extensive experience in addressing childhood trauma and anxiety, coupled with over 300 hours of clinical practice across children's mental health and adult therapy, I provide a nurturing and confidential space for exploration and recovery. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or other challenges, I aim to collaboratively guide you towards sustainable well-being.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, psychodynamic, and pluralistic approaches, I employ an integrative methodology to ensure holistic treatment outcomes.
With extensive experience in addressing childhood trauma and anxiety, coupled with over 300 hours of clinical practice across children's mental health and adult therapy, I provide a nurturing and confidential space for exploration and recovery. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or other challenges, I aim to collaboratively guide you towards sustainable well-being.
With an MSC in Counselling and Psychotherapy I can offer a range of therapies including CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Person Centred, Humanistic, Narrative, Somatic and Action Commitment therapies to name a few, however I want to get to know you and what you seek from counselling and will do my best to support you with whatever issue you wish to work on.
I am a compassionate and empathetic practitioner and tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs and preferences. I prefer to discuss the range of suitable therapies available to you to enable collaborative decisions around which approach would work best for any difficulty or situation. I prefer to work with adults from 16 years onwards. I place great importance on recognising the uniqueness of each individual and take care in building rapport a to engender a supportive working relationship.
With an MSC in Counselling and Psychotherapy I can offer a range of therapies including CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Person Centred, Humanistic, Narrative, Somatic and Action Commitment therapies to name a few, however I want to get to know you and what you seek from counselling and will do my best to support you with whatever issue you wish to work on.
I am a compassionate and empathetic practitioner and tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs and preferences. I prefer to discuss the range of suitable therapies available to you to enable collaborative decisions around which approach would work best for any difficulty or situation. I prefer to work with adults from 16 years onwards. I place great importance on recognising the uniqueness of each individual and take care in building rapport a to engender a supportive working relationship.
Hello, My name is Lynda and I am the counsellor within Beingwell, a holistic wellbeing centre in Dundee. Counselling can benefit everyone and aims to address people's life problems in a safe environment where you will be listened to without fear of criticism or judgement. Our relationship is really important to me and I would want to work in a flexible and collaborative way to ensure that you feel comfortable and empowered in our sessions together. I offer short or long term counselling to be decided together.
Hello, My name is Lynda and I am the counsellor within Beingwell, a holistic wellbeing centre in Dundee. Counselling can benefit everyone and aims to address people's life problems in a safe environment where you will be listened to without fear of criticism or judgement. Our relationship is really important to me and I would want to work in a flexible and collaborative way to ensure that you feel comfortable and empowered in our sessions together. I offer short or long term counselling to be decided together.
I am a pluralistic counsellor, which means I work with a range of modalities such as Person-Centred, psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, and more.
When we feel lost, stuck, or uncertain for an extended period, pausing and taking the time to understand ourselves can help us find clarity and direction. But sometimes self-exploration is challenging to navigate alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment to work with you in this process. I listen deeply and ask gentle and thoughtful questions that may encourage you to reflect and help you see yourself and your situation from different perspectives.
I am a pluralistic counsellor, which means I work with a range of modalities such as Person-Centred, psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, and more.
When we feel lost, stuck, or uncertain for an extended period, pausing and taking the time to understand ourselves can help us find clarity and direction. But sometimes self-exploration is challenging to navigate alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment to work with you in this process. I listen deeply and ask gentle and thoughtful questions that may encourage you to reflect and help you see yourself and your situation from different perspectives.
I am a registered and accredited counsellor with 15 years’ experience and provide one to one counselling for adults of all ages. I specialise in working with complex trauma, C-PTSD( complex post traumatic stress disorder) and disorders like BPD.I have considerable experience of working with depression, anxiety, coping with loss and bereavement, panic attacks, anger issues, intense guilt, trauma, childhood sexual abuse and difficulty in relating to others.I also have experience working with clients on the Autistic spectrum or Asperger’s and family members.
I am a registered and accredited counsellor with 15 years’ experience and provide one to one counselling for adults of all ages. I specialise in working with complex trauma, C-PTSD( complex post traumatic stress disorder) and disorders like BPD.I have considerable experience of working with depression, anxiety, coping with loss and bereavement, panic attacks, anger issues, intense guilt, trauma, childhood sexual abuse and difficulty in relating to others.I also have experience working with clients on the Autistic spectrum or Asperger’s and family members.
I offer long- and short-term psychodynamic counselling in a modern, purpose built consulting room near Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire.
I work with both adults and young people who have chosen to come to counselling for a wide variety of reasons - for example, to explore their anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, stress, and trauma.
I believe that by increasing our understanding of ourselves we can make better sense of our experiences, both in the past and in the present.
I aim to work alongside my clients to help them know about themselves - and their thoughts and feelings - more fully.
Together we will develop an enhanced awareness of the past, discover new choices to be made in the present, and find a greater hope for the future.
I offer long- and short-term psychodynamic counselling in a modern, purpose built consulting room near Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire.
I work with both adults and young people who have chosen to come to counselling for a wide variety of reasons - for example, to explore their anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, stress, and trauma.
I believe that by increasing our understanding of ourselves we can make better sense of our experiences, both in the past and in the present.
I aim to work alongside my clients to help them know about themselves - and their thoughts and feelings - more fully.
Together we will develop an enhanced awareness of the past, discover new choices to be made in the present, and find a greater hope for the future.
This includes psychodynamic theory; humanistic psychology, eastern philosophical perspectives; sociological and political thought; as well as literature and film.
Hello, I'm Steven - a BACP registered counsellor working with adult clients (18+). I bring warmth, acceptance and insight into the therapy room. As your counsellor, I would help you to make sense of and work through your difficulties - with your autonomy and empowerment always at the forefront.
Acceptance, care, attention and wisdom can be extremely powerful tools for growth. I endeavour to provide those qualities in order to empower you to get to a better place.
For me, helping a client to overcome their distress, and helping them to start thriving in life, are one in the same thing.
This includes psychodynamic theory; humanistic psychology, eastern philosophical perspectives; sociological and political thought; as well as literature and film.
Hello, I'm Steven - a BACP registered counsellor working with adult clients (18+). I bring warmth, acceptance and insight into the therapy room. As your counsellor, I would help you to make sense of and work through your difficulties - with your autonomy and empowerment always at the forefront.
Acceptance, care, attention and wisdom can be extremely powerful tools for growth. I endeavour to provide those qualities in order to empower you to get to a better place.
For me, helping a client to overcome their distress, and helping them to start thriving in life, are one in the same thing.
My speciality is short term psychodynamic counselling but am able to work longer term if we decided through our work together that that would be more useful.
Having been employed for the last 6 years as a university counsellor, initially in England and then in Scotland, I have worked with the wide range of issues that can be a struggle for students. I have been able to provide a space where someone can feel safe to explore their story and begin to build the self belief they will need in order to flourish.
I became interested in therapy through volunteering for a national bereavement charity for about 6 years. For the last 18 months of that time I worked exclusively with those who had been bereaved by a loved one taking their own life.
My speciality is short term psychodynamic counselling but am able to work longer term if we decided through our work together that that would be more useful.
Having been employed for the last 6 years as a university counsellor, initially in England and then in Scotland, I have worked with the wide range of issues that can be a struggle for students. I have been able to provide a space where someone can feel safe to explore their story and begin to build the self belief they will need in order to flourish.
I became interested in therapy through volunteering for a national bereavement charity for about 6 years. For the last 18 months of that time I worked exclusively with those who had been bereaved by a loved one taking their own life.
I offer psychodynamic therapy, informed by psychoanalytic thinking, combined with body-focused work and ACT.
Hello, a warm welcome to you! My name is Yuliia. I work with individuals and groups in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, supporting people facing a variety of challenges.
If you are seeking help with trauma, life transitions, or personal challenges, we could be a good match to work together in a supportive space where you can process your experiences and regain balance. With a flexible, culturally sensitive approach, I aim to support you in understanding your experiences, building resilience, and moving forward with clarity and confidence.
I offer psychodynamic therapy, informed by psychoanalytic thinking, combined with body-focused work and ACT.
Hello, a warm welcome to you! My name is Yuliia. I work with individuals and groups in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, supporting people facing a variety of challenges.
If you are seeking help with trauma, life transitions, or personal challenges, we could be a good match to work together in a supportive space where you can process your experiences and regain balance. With a flexible, culturally sensitive approach, I aim to support you in understanding your experiences, building resilience, and moving forward with clarity and confidence.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life changes, relationships, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many of my clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and find ways to move forward. Together, we work toward relief from distress, greater clarity, and healthier ways of being helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life changes, relationships, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many of my clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and find ways to move forward. Together, we work toward relief from distress, greater clarity, and healthier ways of being helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.
There are many reasons why life can feel difficult and I would work alongside you to explore your unique story, how and why you have arrived at this point. As a psychodynamic practitioner I have witnessed the profound benefits of uncovering the links between current patterns of behaviours, emotions, thoughts and our personal history.
There are many reasons why life can feel difficult and I would work alongside you to explore your unique story, how and why you have arrived at this point. As a psychodynamic practitioner I have witnessed the profound benefits of uncovering the links between current patterns of behaviours, emotions, thoughts and our personal history.
My approach is relational, person-centred, and pluralistic, with core training in Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT modalities.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
My approach is relational, person-centred, and pluralistic, with core training in Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT modalities.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
Life, as it turns out, is not without its challenges. Clients often come to visit me with a sense of loss anxiety or sadness. I love watching clients acquire a renewed sense of self-compassion and self-worth. My wish is to support you on your journey to discover that you have the tools required to overcome the challenges in your life. For me it is an honour and a privilege to support you to recognise that harnessing your strengths will allow you to have a more fulfilling and happy life.
Life, as it turns out, is not without its challenges. Clients often come to visit me with a sense of loss anxiety or sadness. I love watching clients acquire a renewed sense of self-compassion and self-worth. My wish is to support you on your journey to discover that you have the tools required to overcome the challenges in your life. For me it is an honour and a privilege to support you to recognise that harnessing your strengths will allow you to have a more fulfilling and happy life.
Welcome to Authentic Counselling. I am a pluralistic counsellor based in Carnoustie, Angus. As a pluralistic counsellor I hold the view that different things work for different people at different points in their life and that no client's experience is the same. I utilise methods and techniques from a number of different modalities in order to best meet the counselling needs/preferences of the clients whom engage with my service. Recently completed children matters course allowing me to work therapeutically with children from the age of 4. Completed couples counselling course in 2022 building on my experience and range of methods.
Welcome to Authentic Counselling. I am a pluralistic counsellor based in Carnoustie, Angus. As a pluralistic counsellor I hold the view that different things work for different people at different points in their life and that no client's experience is the same. I utilise methods and techniques from a number of different modalities in order to best meet the counselling needs/preferences of the clients whom engage with my service. Recently completed children matters course allowing me to work therapeutically with children from the age of 4. Completed couples counselling course in 2022 building on my experience and range of methods.
Art/Psychotherapy, Children's Work and Supervision - Are you seeking a safe and creative space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences? Whether you're an adult facing life challenges or a child navigating emotions, psychotherapy can help you unlock new pathways to healing and personal growth.
Art/Psychotherapy, Children's Work and Supervision - Are you seeking a safe and creative space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences? Whether you're an adult facing life challenges or a child navigating emotions, psychotherapy can help you unlock new pathways to healing and personal growth.
Life can be a challenge, especially now. As your therapist, I can offer you a secure and trusted space to bring your needs and concerns. I believe that therapy should lead to a “step change” where my clients become able to make an immediate difference to the way they think and their relationships with others. I work to build trust and empathy and strive to understand the world from your perspective. I can help you to understand that small changes to the way you see things can have a major impact on how you feel.
Life can be a challenge, especially now. As your therapist, I can offer you a secure and trusted space to bring your needs and concerns. I believe that therapy should lead to a “step change” where my clients become able to make an immediate difference to the way they think and their relationships with others. I work to build trust and empathy and strive to understand the world from your perspective. I can help you to understand that small changes to the way you see things can have a major impact on how you feel.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
Life often presents us with unexpected problems, often leaving us feeling distressed and overwhelmed. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, the impact of trauma, the weight of sorrow or loss, or want to build a deeper self-understanding and purpose, my approach is personalised to your specific needs. My values hold a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a genuine, caring, safe, trusting, and compassionate connection is the foundation for effective growth in therapy. The goal is to help you develop a greater self-understanding and empower you to make decisions.
Life often presents us with unexpected problems, often leaving us feeling distressed and overwhelmed. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, the impact of trauma, the weight of sorrow or loss, or want to build a deeper self-understanding and purpose, my approach is personalised to your specific needs. My values hold a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a genuine, caring, safe, trusting, and compassionate connection is the foundation for effective growth in therapy. The goal is to help you develop a greater self-understanding and empower you to make decisions.
We will work collaboratively to meet your goals, using a variety of approaches including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Transactional holistic experience to address all your needs.
I have considerable experience helping people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction to porn, alcohol and drugs. We can explore trauma, loss and adverse childhood experiences. As a pluralistic counsellor we will use a variety of different approaches to best meet your needs, including psychodynamic, person-centred and behavioural therapies.
We will work collaboratively to meet your goals, using a variety of approaches including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Transactional holistic experience to address all your needs.
I have considerable experience helping people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction to porn, alcohol and drugs. We can explore trauma, loss and adverse childhood experiences. As a pluralistic counsellor we will use a variety of different approaches to best meet your needs, including psychodynamic, person-centred and behavioural therapies.
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.