Psychodynamic psychotherapy works with what is emerging unconsciously: the wilder, unknown parts of ourselves that for various reasons we have cast into exile. It looks at the hidden patterns shaping our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. And at how early relationships and the past shape the present.

The relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of the work, because our relational patterns tend to play out there and can be worked with constructively.

If counselling and psychotherapy are about self and others, ecotherapy adds a third dimension: the wider living world. It’s about embracing wildness as a state of mind as well as of nature: rewilding our inner and outer worlds.

Sometimes this means working outdoors, in woodland or parks, with our environment becoming part of the work. Always it means a way of being that is embodied, creative and attuned to our surroundings.

Nature itself is a great healer. It can regulate our nervous systems, offer renewed perspectives and help get in touch with something altogether more ancient. If working in this way interests you, we can explore it.

Most clients work with me on an ongoing weekly basis. As the therapy progresses, we review together whether weekly sessions still feel necessary. If you would prefer time-limited work, we can agree that too.

I work mostly in person. In a world of screens, I believe being physically present in a room with another human being can be a radical act of self-care. If you have barriers that makes it difficult to attend in person, just let me know and I can adapt to what you need.

Yes, I work some evenings in the week. I do not currently offer weekends.

I only work with adult individuals at present.

Everything spoken in sessions remains completely between us. The only exception to this is if I believe there is a risk of harm, either to yourself of to others. I will always discuss this with you before I do anything about it.

I’m afraid I don’t currently accept private health insurance.

There is a substantial body of research that shows psychodynamic therapy can provide effective relief from psychological symptoms, both in the short term and after treatment ends (Shedler, 2010).

That said, I find it best to speak from my own experience here. I came to therapy many years ago after a relationship breakdown and career burnout. The insight gained and gradual shift towards living a life on my terms, has been completely transformative for me. So much so that it eventually led me to train and qualify as a therapist myself.