ABOUT
I am a fully qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and offer counselling for all adults. I am highly trained, a member of the leading body for Psychotherapeutic services (BACP) and my training is accredited by the British Psychoanayltic Council. I have regular training and supervision to deepen my working practice. All sessions are held in a confidential and comfortable space or online from the comfort of your own home.
what can I help you with?
Grief and loss
Anxiety
Depression
Aging and wanting to think about end of life
Marriage problems
Loneliness
OCD
Sexuality and sexual practice in relationships
Suicidal Ideation
health anxiety
What is Psychodynamic Counselling?
Why work with me?
some testimonials
Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy is a way of trying to understand our unconscious processes that lead to us behaving in a particular way. Perhaps a way that is unhelpful to you now. It is rooted in the idea that our earliest experiences and relationships have a profound way of influencing us as adults. Through gentle exploration, we will explore together your past and try and have a think about how it is shaping your present. It is not a quick fix- but rather offers you a new way to notice how you are feeling and to begin to understand how you are you.
I can offer you a safe, confidential and non judgemental space to think about the most intimate feelings that you may have. Here are a few things that previous clients have had to say about their experience of therapy with me:
"I feel so different. I feel good and I have learnt so much about myself. It's been hard, but Ive really liked that." M25
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. It's been the best thing I have done for myself. If I need you again I know where to find you." F65
"Thank you for helping me. Im ready for the next part of my life now." M28
"I won't see any other therapist" F50
"I think that it's time for me to start believing in myself now. Thank you for helping me see that." F23
How does it work?
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Meeting
I will get in contact with you to arrange a first session at a time that is convenient. This may be in a room or online. Your first session will last 1 hour and will give us an opportunity to meet, to discuss what you may be looking to achieve and for me to explain to you how I work. Together, we will consider how many sessions could be beneficial to you.
FAQs
Will Therapy Work for Me?
Tricky! In my experience this is largely down to you. I believe that therapy can have a dramatic effect on how you think and therefore how you feel. It is not quick, but can be very powerful. Sometimes, just having a calm and non-judgemental space can be a completely new experience that may be exactly what you need to begin to explore your feelings.
How long will I need counselling for?
This is another tricky question! The simple answer is that I do not know. Sometimes people come with a specific problem that they would like targeted help with, this could be limited to 12 sessions. Other problems are more difficult to pin down and a much broader and open ended approach is needed to think things through. We can think about this together and decide what is the best way forward.
How much will Therapy with you cost me?
Each session costs the same amount, whether it is in a room face to face, or online. You will be charged £60 per session. I only accept online payments. I ask for payment following the initial session and going forward then send an invoice at the end of each month.
Where I Practice
Cheltenham
The Regency Practice
22A Rodney Road
Cheltenham
GL50 1JJ
Marlborough
Info coming soon! Get in touch.