Psychodynamic Therapy - My approach
Psychodynamic Therapy is a form of psychotherapy, derived from Psychoanalysis and carefully calibrated to modern life to be more accessible to a wider reach of society. It includes the theories of Freud, Melanie Klein, Bowlby, Jung, and other founding and modern/contemporary psychoanalytic theorists and explores the unconscious processes which underlie human experiences, relationships and behaviour.
In Psychodynamic therapy, the therapeutic relationship is key, serving as a bridge between the client's inner and outer worlds, past and present. It works by enabling the client to better understand how they view themselves and others, in readiness for the outside world.
Suffering presents itself in many known and unknown, ordinary and extraordinary ways. Most people have very complex situations, experiences and ways of thinking. So my approach is attuned to each individual's unique needs and personality. I avoid 'getting in the way' with cliches or fixed theoretical stances. I use a process of deep enquiry and sensitive interplay, allowing movement and breakthrough to be fresh, genuine and unimpeded.
During sessions, I consider what might be significant for you in your past and beneath the surface, as well as what is currently happening in your life. Long held patterns, conflicts and concerns, early relationships, losses and experiences are all thought about in the context of how they may be influencing your present situation. Finding a way to move through your distress, confusion or stuckness then becomes a more tangible and realistic prospect. Working this way supports the clients own unfolding towards an enduring sense of agency and autonomy.
I maintain reliable and robust boundaries so that you can explore what you need to safely. Together we will investigate what it is you are struggling with and discover where there is need and possibility for repair, restoration, acceptance, release. Relief and capacity to live as you intend can then develop from healthy roots.
In Psychodynamic therapy, the therapeutic relationship is key, serving as a bridge between the client's inner and outer worlds, past and present. It works by enabling the client to better understand how they view themselves and others, in readiness for the outside world.
Suffering presents itself in many known and unknown, ordinary and extraordinary ways. Most people have very complex situations, experiences and ways of thinking. So my approach is attuned to each individual's unique needs and personality. I avoid 'getting in the way' with cliches or fixed theoretical stances. I use a process of deep enquiry and sensitive interplay, allowing movement and breakthrough to be fresh, genuine and unimpeded.
During sessions, I consider what might be significant for you in your past and beneath the surface, as well as what is currently happening in your life. Long held patterns, conflicts and concerns, early relationships, losses and experiences are all thought about in the context of how they may be influencing your present situation. Finding a way to move through your distress, confusion or stuckness then becomes a more tangible and realistic prospect. Working this way supports the clients own unfolding towards an enduring sense of agency and autonomy.
I maintain reliable and robust boundaries so that you can explore what you need to safely. Together we will investigate what it is you are struggling with and discover where there is need and possibility for repair, restoration, acceptance, release. Relief and capacity to live as you intend can then develop from healthy roots.
What does Short-Term Therapy mean?
Sometimes people feel the need to address a particular problem they may be facing in their lives and prefer to do so within an agreed amount of sessions.
Experience shows that this can provide an effective outcome for some people and I am happy to discuss if this is the best approach for you on an individual basis.
Experience shows that this can provide an effective outcome for some people and I am happy to discuss if this is the best approach for you on an individual basis.
What does Open-Ended Therapy mean?
There may be times in your life when you notice that you keep repeating pattern of behaviour, this could be in your relationships or in other aspects of your life which might leave you feel puzzled and and wondering why this is so. You may have some unresolved issues from your past which are impacting your daily life.
These could include losses your have experienced or a trauma childhood or otherwise.You may be stuck in a cycle of grief and finding it difficult to move forward with your life.You are experiencing long term depression and find it a struggle to cope.
You are looking to undertake some personal development.
These could include losses your have experienced or a trauma childhood or otherwise.You may be stuck in a cycle of grief and finding it difficult to move forward with your life.You are experiencing long term depression and find it a struggle to cope.
You are looking to undertake some personal development.
As the term suggests, this means we do not have a finishing date in mind as we start to work together. I often think of the process of therapy being rather like an archeological adventure, a process of discovery and the best environment for this is a safe space for exploration with the right therapist.
Whichever approach best suits your needs, you will have a regular session time each week. Both ways of working are always open for review.
Whichever approach best suits your needs, you will have a regular session time each week. Both ways of working are always open for review.