Psychoanalytic Counselling in Cardiff

The Child Psychiatric & Psychological Consultants
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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The service is clinically led by a consultant child psychiatrist and a consultant child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist who both trained in the NHS who have provided clinical leadership for services.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
The service is clinically led by a consultant child psychiatrist and a consultant child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist who both trained in the NHS who have provided clinical leadership for services.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.

Coming to therapy can feel like a big step. At least it did for me! Most people at different times in their lives face problems that may seem insurmountable, seem to be recurrent or seem rooted in their pasts. Being with someone who can truly listen to you and help you explore yourself, your issues and your emotions can help bring about change. Often, I think, we come to therapy in order to discover the true reason why we have come to therapy. The source of the issue is not always apparent but in the supportive and unhurried space of our therapy sessions, the agency and self-healing abilities we all possess can be stimulated.
Coming to therapy can feel like a big step. At least it did for me! Most people at different times in their lives face problems that may seem insurmountable, seem to be recurrent or seem rooted in their pasts. Being with someone who can truly listen to you and help you explore yourself, your issues and your emotions can help bring about change. Often, I think, we come to therapy in order to discover the true reason why we have come to therapy. The source of the issue is not always apparent but in the supportive and unhurried space of our therapy sessions, the agency and self-healing abilities we all possess can be stimulated.

I have 20 years experience of working on all aspects of relationship issues; this can be on your own or as a couple. I also offer psychosexual therapy as a Tavistock Therapist: all available on-line or in person in Cardiff & Chepstow. I act as a confidential guide through present struggles that may be dividing your relationship or making you feel depressed. Changing whatever is keeping you emotionally distant or sexually disconnected is an important first step. The complexity of maintaining intimacy or experiencing betrayal or simply feeling distant - can be resolved. Perhaps the mistake we can make is to believe we have more time.
I have 20 years experience of working on all aspects of relationship issues; this can be on your own or as a couple. I also offer psychosexual therapy as a Tavistock Therapist: all available on-line or in person in Cardiff & Chepstow. I act as a confidential guide through present struggles that may be dividing your relationship or making you feel depressed. Changing whatever is keeping you emotionally distant or sexually disconnected is an important first step. The complexity of maintaining intimacy or experiencing betrayal or simply feeling distant - can be resolved. Perhaps the mistake we can make is to believe we have more time.

Are you reaching out for support to manage things like: anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
Sometimes words are not enough. Utilising Art Therapy tools , we can work though difficult thoughts and feelings. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
Are you reaching out for support to manage things like: anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
Sometimes words are not enough. Utilising Art Therapy tools , we can work though difficult thoughts and feelings. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.

I have 15 years of experience as a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
I have 15 years of experience as a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.

Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there? I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor specialising in Anxiety, Childhood, Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues, Perfectionism, Lack of confidence, ADHD, OCD. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, feeling of anxiety at some point as short term- a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. But when it present on daily basis as impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.
Welcome, I'm Elena. Lots of profiles aren't there? I am UK qualified an Integrative counsellor specialising in Anxiety, Childhood, Adult Trauma, Attachment, Relationship issues, Perfectionism, Lack of confidence, ADHD, OCD. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, feeling of anxiety at some point as short term- a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. But when it present on daily basis as impact of a strong inner critic or guilt as a result of difficult issues may stem from childhood abuse, neglect or bullying, or negative experiences which prevent you to from living a more meaningful life.

Here at Able Wellness all of our therapies are designed around the individual client using the bits that work from many different schools of psychological thought. Not every method works for everyone. We are all different people who learn and react in different ways, which is why we use our special induction process in order to find out how you think, how you feel and react. We find out what is important to you and what you need in order to make you feel better about yourself and the world around you. We talk in plain English and explain things in ways that are easy to understand and relate to.
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Here at Able Wellness all of our therapies are designed around the individual client using the bits that work from many different schools of psychological thought. Not every method works for everyone. We are all different people who learn and react in different ways, which is why we use our special induction process in order to find out how you think, how you feel and react. We find out what is important to you and what you need in order to make you feel better about yourself and the world around you. We talk in plain English and explain things in ways that are easy to understand and relate to.
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Welcome, I am Chris, a compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals, on their journey toward healing, growth, and connection in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester and online. I provide a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I believe that every person is unique, and so is their story. My therapeutic approach is tailored to your needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques, including psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Welcome, I am Chris, a compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals, on their journey toward healing, growth, and connection in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester and online. I provide a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I believe that every person is unique, and so is their story. My therapeutic approach is tailored to your needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques, including psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.

I have a wealth of experience and have done a lot of research covering a variety of topics. This includes research and work with adverse childhood experiences, these can range from abuse and neglect to poverty and separation from a loved one. I work with trauma, relationship difficulties, chronic illnesses, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and confidence issues. I focus on the therapeutic relationship, one where we can build a safe, non-judgmental space that is comfortable for you to explore your emotions and experiences and empowers you to develop insight, coping skills and resilience in the face of lifes challenges.
I have a wealth of experience and have done a lot of research covering a variety of topics. This includes research and work with adverse childhood experiences, these can range from abuse and neglect to poverty and separation from a loved one. I work with trauma, relationship difficulties, chronic illnesses, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and confidence issues. I focus on the therapeutic relationship, one where we can build a safe, non-judgmental space that is comfortable for you to explore your emotions and experiences and empowers you to develop insight, coping skills and resilience in the face of lifes challenges.

Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.

I’m Jolian Ardolino, a qualified psychotherapist based in Barry, South Wales, offering in-person and online sessions across the UK. I specialize in helping adults navigate challenges like panic attacks, social anxiety, chronic worry, and low self-esteem.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from person-centred therapy, CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy, I provide a supportive space to explore your experiences and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
I’m Jolian Ardolino, a qualified psychotherapist based in Barry, South Wales, offering in-person and online sessions across the UK. I specialize in helping adults navigate challenges like panic attacks, social anxiety, chronic worry, and low self-esteem.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from person-centred therapy, CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy, I provide a supportive space to explore your experiences and develop practical strategies for lasting change.

Change4Me Counselling Service (MBACP, Accred)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.

Working as a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and your guide; I am experienced in approaching each client individually, this includes drawing on CBT, Gestalt, Solution Focused, Creativity and Imagery techniques with which I am able to create a flexible and individually blended therapy plan.
Working as a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and your guide; I am experienced in approaching each client individually, this includes drawing on CBT, Gestalt, Solution Focused, Creativity and Imagery techniques with which I am able to create a flexible and individually blended therapy plan.

I am a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist working in consulting rooms in Chepstow and Bath. With 30 years of experience in private practice and managing teams in statutory services. I have a particular interest in eating disorders, relationships, and sexual compulsivity, and work with both individuals and couples – always taking care to create a warm, welcoming environment for clients. My work uses active imagination, symbolism, metaphor, and dream imagery as a way of accessing the unconscious and bringing about meaningful change. I qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist CCPE in 2000. I also offer clinical supervision.
I am a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist working in consulting rooms in Chepstow and Bath. With 30 years of experience in private practice and managing teams in statutory services. I have a particular interest in eating disorders, relationships, and sexual compulsivity, and work with both individuals and couples – always taking care to create a warm, welcoming environment for clients. My work uses active imagination, symbolism, metaphor, and dream imagery as a way of accessing the unconscious and bringing about meaningful change. I qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist CCPE in 2000. I also offer clinical supervision.

Dr. Sue Egan - Psychologist/EMDR Therapist
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma. Although it might not be possible to forget life's challenges completely, it is possible to manage them so you can live life again with the volume turned down on the past. My role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal from life's traumas and remember who you are. I value doing all I can to offer you an integrated approach assessing your past, present and future using counselling and psychological theories. As the client, the time we have will be entirely yours, as I assist and guide you to uncover the way forward.
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma. Although it might not be possible to forget life's challenges completely, it is possible to manage them so you can live life again with the volume turned down on the past. My role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal from life's traumas and remember who you are. I value doing all I can to offer you an integrated approach assessing your past, present and future using counselling and psychological theories. As the client, the time we have will be entirely yours, as I assist and guide you to uncover the way forward.

Hi. My name is Krystyna. I am a counsellor who helps people who have experienced traumatic life events to break free from fear (anxiety) and build happy, full of contentment lives. I am fluent in English and Polish and I am confident to work in either language. As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor I can work effectively in a short-term solution-based therapy, (up to twelve sessions) or open-ended counselling, whereby the sessions are paced in line with clients' need and readiness to embrace positive change.
Hi. My name is Krystyna. I am a counsellor who helps people who have experienced traumatic life events to break free from fear (anxiety) and build happy, full of contentment lives. I am fluent in English and Polish and I am confident to work in either language. As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor I can work effectively in a short-term solution-based therapy, (up to twelve sessions) or open-ended counselling, whereby the sessions are paced in line with clients' need and readiness to embrace positive change.
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Gender, Sexuality, Relationships. Whatever your journey, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support. A space where you can meet your needs, goals, challenges and have the life you want to live. Therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, heal, and grow.
My mission is to empower individuals and professionals alike through therapy and education that celebrates unique identities, belonging and experiences; whilst also working through aspects of their lives they may be holding them back.
Gender, Sexuality, Relationships. Whatever your journey, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support. A space where you can meet your needs, goals, challenges and have the life you want to live. Therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, heal, and grow.
My mission is to empower individuals and professionals alike through therapy and education that celebrates unique identities, belonging and experiences; whilst also working through aspects of their lives they may be holding them back.

I am currently Principal at South Wales College of Clinical Hypnosis and have appeared in Hello Magazine Online helping thousands of people to rediscover their life to be the person they want to be. I specialise in releasing Anxiety , Addictions and Obesity and offer face to face or online with the strictest confidence so get in touch if you are fed up with having to settle for the life you are currently experiencing and we can release you to move forwards
I am currently Principal at South Wales College of Clinical Hypnosis and have appeared in Hello Magazine Online helping thousands of people to rediscover their life to be the person they want to be. I specialise in releasing Anxiety , Addictions and Obesity and offer face to face or online with the strictest confidence so get in touch if you are fed up with having to settle for the life you are currently experiencing and we can release you to move forwards

I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor offering a confidential and affordable counselling service to individuals, who does not offer advice or tell you what to do but enables a time and space for you to gather your thoughts and gain a greater insight/awareness of yourself leading to change or acceptance of your situation.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor offering a confidential and affordable counselling service to individuals, who does not offer advice or tell you what to do but enables a time and space for you to gather your thoughts and gain a greater insight/awareness of yourself leading to change or acceptance of your situation.

Firstly I would like to say hi and warmly welcome you to my website, I am here for you, you do not have to face your problems alone. I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity to change and live a more fulfilling life. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, are feeling stuck, or unhappy with your current circumstances, or struggling to make sense of things, then I can help you explore these issues in a supportive environment. I love and am passionate about what I do. If you are looking for a down-to-earth, relaxed therapeutic experience, you are in the right place.
Firstly I would like to say hi and warmly welcome you to my website, I am here for you, you do not have to face your problems alone. I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity to change and live a more fulfilling life. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, are feeling stuck, or unhappy with your current circumstances, or struggling to make sense of things, then I can help you explore these issues in a supportive environment. I love and am passionate about what I do. If you are looking for a down-to-earth, relaxed therapeutic experience, you are in the right place.
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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.