What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?

Psychodynamic psychotherapy, drawing on theories and practices of psychoanalysis, is a form of therapy that helps you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, make lasting changes, and improve your emotional wellbeing and relationships. The approach is based on the idea that our past experiences, particularly our early relationships, can continue to shape the ways we think, feel, behave, and relate to others in the present, often without our awareness. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can gently explore these patterns, uncover the underlying causes of emotional difficulties, and gain a greater understanding of your inner world. My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic thinking, while also drawing on other perspectives where helpful.

Who is this type of therapy for?

Individuals

  • With emotional difficulties, such as feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, loneliness or emptiness;

  • With relationship problems, whether with family, friends, or partners;

  • Navigating life transitions and identity changes

Couples

This type of therapy is helpful for couples who feel stuck and unable to find solutions to their relationship difficulties on their own.

Emotional healing, self-awareness and personal growth,

Areas that I regularly work with:

  • Major life transitions, including parenthood, separation and divorce, career change, redundancy or retirement, relocation, and menopause 

  • Identity shifts related to ageing, parenthood, caregiving, and evolving life roles 

  • Decisions about starting, postponing, or not having a family 

  • Conception and fertility challenges 

  • Living with illness or significant changes in physical health 

  • Changes in body image related to fertility, pregnancy, illness, or ageing 

  • Neurodiversity and its impact on self-understanding and relationships 

  • Navigating differences within relationships (including culture, sexuality, and religion) 

  • Communication difficulties, conflict, anger, and resentment 

  • Loss and grief

Psychodynamic therapy is not only for people who face difficulties but also people who want to understand themselves better and seek personal growth and a greater sense of fulfilment.