My Approach

The relational approach to Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapy emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for healing and personal growth. This approach highlights the intersubjective nature of therapy, where both therapist and client influence each other in a co-created process of meaning-making.

In Relational TA, the therapist is not seen as a neutral observer but as an active participant in the therapeutic relationship. The focus is on the here-and-now dynamics between therapist and client, exploring how each person's past experiences and unconscious processes shape the relational encounter. This framework acknowledges that therapeutic change occurs within the context of a genuine, emotionally attuned relationship.

Relational TA also draws on core TA concepts, such as ego states (Parent, Adult, Child), life scripts, and games, but with a particular emphasis on how these play out in the therapist-client relationship. The approach encourages exploration of transference, countertransference, and unconscious patterns that emerge in the interaction. By addressing these relational dynamics, both therapist and client can gain insight into how they navigate relationships, fostering personal growth and deeper emotional healing.

Ultimately, the relational approach in TA aims to create an authentic, transformative therapeutic connection that facilitates lasting change.

About Me

My name is Alana Burton and I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist based in Washington, West Sussex. I work with adults, couples and groups on a range of presenting issues for both short and long-term psychotherapy. I work using a range of tools and techniques and my specialism is Transactional Analysis.

I work with

• Companies
• Couples
• Groups
• Individuals

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Family
• Gender
• Identity Problems
• Obsessions
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Suicide
• Transgender
• Trauma