Psychodynamic psychotherapy finds its roots in Sigmund Freud's initial explorations of the unconscious in the early years of the twentieth century, and has been enriched and enlarged through a growing understanding of infantile development and attachment theory.
My work is also deeply informed by the ideas of Carl Jung, whose respect for the uniqueness of each individual continues to inspire me. Jung's development of psychoanalysis, called Analytical Psychology, brings attention to the deep, symbolic and imaginative dimensions of the psyche, and values the inner wisdom that often lies hidden beneath everyday awareness. This has enriched my understanding of the human experience beyond diagnosis or labels.
Psychotherapy offers a reliable and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly about whatever is on your mind. Together, we may explore your present difficulties, past experiences, relationships, dreams, or the dynamics that emerge between us in the therapeutic relationship itself.
Before beginning longer-term work, we will meet for one or two initial consultations. These sessions offer us a chance to explore your reasons for seeking therapy, consider whether this approach feels right for you, and decide together whether we would like to continue. We will agree a regular time and day to meet if we decide to proceed.
I’m a professionally trained psychodynamic psychotherapist, qualifying through WPF Therapy (now closed) and following earlier studies at Regent’s University. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic thinking, which explores how unconscious processes — often shaped by early experiences — can influence our current emotions, behaviours and relationships.
Further specialist training and ongoing study with the Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists, the British Psychotherapy Foundation, and Tavistock Relationships have all helped shape my therapeutic practice.
Alongside my clinical training, I’ve spent many years in my own intensive psychotherapy. This experience has given me a real sense of what it can feel like to begin therapy, both the hopes it can awaken and the hesitations that may accompany it.
I also bring a long-standing background in pastoral care, teaching and spiritual accompaniment. Following teaching at WPF Therapy, I now lead psychodynamic skills and theory seminars at the British Psychotherapy Foundation. I offer occasional seminars at the Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists where I aim to bring together psychoanalytic developmental theory and classical Jungian thinking. I hold degrees in English Literature, Theology, Spirituality and Mysticism from the universities of Oxford, Roehampton, and London. I also run a reading group for C. G. Jung's Red Book - www.philemon.co.uk
Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, identities and belief systems. I aim to bring an open, respectful and non-judgmental attitude to every therapeutic relationship.
Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.
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