Types of Therapy


Psychodynamic couples therapy

While the increasing pressures of everyday life can sometimes take their toll on all relationships, ongoing issues often have a negative impact on the couple and their life. There are frequently underlying issues behind what seems to be the presenting problem, and these are not always clear, leaving partners feeling stuck and misunderstood. Couples therapy is an opportunity for partners to listen to each other’s concerns and feelings in the presence of a professional who is focused on the couple’s mental wellbeing and who can provide an objective perspective. My priority is to support you both, helping you to negotiate your difficulties in a constructive way and promoting reflection and greater compassion. I have many years of experience helping couples facing a wide variety of difficulties ranging from communication difficulties, feelings of disconnect and general discontent, issues related to sex and intimacy, conflict around finances, as well as concerns around extended family and parenting. You are welcome to discuss your concerns whatever sexual orientation, age or religious beliefs you hold. Your privacy and the confidential nature of our meeting will be respected in accordance with the ethical standards required of professionals in this field.


Psychodynamic individual therapy

People seek individual therapy for a number of reasons. You might be experiencing a specific problem, or you might feel the time is right to embark on a longer-term journey of self-exploration. Every individual is unique, and whatever it is that is troubling you, therapy can provide a safe and confidential space in which to reflect. It is not uncommon for individuals to come to therapy due to relationship difficulties. Perhaps past disappointments or present fears of rejection make you anxious about future commitments. Or you may be in a relationship but feeling disconnected from your partner, perhaps fearing that you have grown apart, or that you are the only putting any work into relationship. Being in individual therapy can help you understand more about what might be underlying the feelings you are experiencing: for example how your past and childhood have influenced you and what relationship patterns might be repeated. The aim of therapy is to help you to become aware of certain patterns, and to create a more fulfilling life. It is my view that attaining inner harmony can have a positive impact on work, friendships, family and romantic relationships.