Psychoanalytic Counselling in North West London, London

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Dr Maria A. Padilla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW8
The theoretical framework that informs my practice is integrative, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Person-Centered, and Third wave approaches: Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.
The theoretical framework that informs my practice is integrative, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Person-Centered, and Third wave approaches: Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.
020 4538 0605 View 020 4538 0605
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Fadi Salaam
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW2
I work in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approached to therapy.
If you are struggling with difficult issues and you feel overwhelmed or stuck and you need to talk to someone to gain insight and understanding of your thoughts, feelings, behaviour or relationships and find ways to manage them better, you are welcome to contact me. It could be past issues that you may feel are still affecting your life in the present and may continue to do so in the future, or a current issue that is difficult to deal with. I provide supervision that is relational and process-orientated. Supervision fee is around £50.
I work in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approached to therapy.
If you are struggling with difficult issues and you feel overwhelmed or stuck and you need to talk to someone to gain insight and understanding of your thoughts, feelings, behaviour or relationships and find ways to manage them better, you are welcome to contact me. It could be past issues that you may feel are still affecting your life in the present and may continue to do so in the future, or a current issue that is difficult to deal with. I provide supervision that is relational and process-orientated. Supervision fee is around £50.
020 3870 3118 View 020 3870 3118
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Marina Christoforidou
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW6
I am a qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I provide a thinking and safe space where we will be exploring together possible relational pattens that might leads you to a dissatisfied life . I am passionate about helping you make changes and also help you grow by recognising possible unhelpful ways of living your life. Therapy can appear a difficult decision to make but by providing a strong therapeutic alliance, I can help you settle and make use this new space, called therapeutic space. I have years of working privately and in public sector and I have been holding several posts such as teaching and supervisory roles.
I am a qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I provide a thinking and safe space where we will be exploring together possible relational pattens that might leads you to a dissatisfied life . I am passionate about helping you make changes and also help you grow by recognising possible unhelpful ways of living your life. Therapy can appear a difficult decision to make but by providing a strong therapeutic alliance, I can help you settle and make use this new space, called therapeutic space. I have years of working privately and in public sector and I have been holding several posts such as teaching and supervisory roles.
020 4538 2371 View 020 4538 2371
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Bridget Freer
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW5
Through a psychoanalytic approach, I aim to help people gain greater understanding of why they feel and behave the way they do, and to learn to manage their lives differently.
I have extensive experience of working with people with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational difficulties, anger, OCD, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and childhood abuse. I work both in private practice and in the NHS as a Clinical Team Leader and counsellor. I offer confidential face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy from my rooms in Kentish Town in north London.
Through a psychoanalytic approach, I aim to help people gain greater understanding of why they feel and behave the way they do, and to learn to manage their lives differently.
I have extensive experience of working with people with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational difficulties, anger, OCD, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and childhood abuse. I work both in private practice and in the NHS as a Clinical Team Leader and counsellor. I offer confidential face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy from my rooms in Kentish Town in north London.
020 3835 6192 View 020 3835 6192
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Rivka Mennesson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW8
I'm an experienced Individual and Couple Therapist in both private and public sectors. I’m a Supervisor and occasional Lecturer. I have an MA at the Tavistock and a PGdip at the WPF, Couple Therapy ( I have been working for a marriage Charity for 10 years) and Supervision Certificates. I'm in my 40s and practice in English, Italian and French. I worked in a Mental Health Unit, 20 years ago. I help running a support group for women with PND and I have experience giving workshops on different psychoanalytic subjects.I also work with victims of Narcissistic abuse, Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression and fear of Abandonment
I'm an experienced Individual and Couple Therapist in both private and public sectors. I’m a Supervisor and occasional Lecturer. I have an MA at the Tavistock and a PGdip at the WPF, Couple Therapy ( I have been working for a marriage Charity for 10 years) and Supervision Certificates. I'm in my 40s and practice in English, Italian and French. I worked in a Mental Health Unit, 20 years ago. I help running a support group for women with PND and I have experience giving workshops on different psychoanalytic subjects.I also work with victims of Narcissistic abuse, Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression and fear of Abandonment
020 3962 0581 View 020 3962 0581
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Dina Lucas
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering in-person therapy in London NW3 (Hampstead) and NW11 (Golders Green). Outside of private practice, I work as a psychotherapist in the Trauma Unit at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. I have had many years of training and experience in treating adults of all backgrounds and with a wide range of issues. I am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), the BACP and am a member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists (TSP). Prior to my career as a psychotherapist, I worked as an employment lawyer in an international law firm in the City of London.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering in-person therapy in London NW3 (Hampstead) and NW11 (Golders Green). Outside of private practice, I work as a psychotherapist in the Trauma Unit at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. I have had many years of training and experience in treating adults of all backgrounds and with a wide range of issues. I am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), the BACP and am a member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists (TSP). Prior to my career as a psychotherapist, I worked as an employment lawyer in an international law firm in the City of London.
020 3835 6190 View 020 3835 6190
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Cinzia Frederick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW8
I’m an Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, working with individuals and couples.
People consider starting therapy for a variety of challenges. Sometimes you may find yourself repeating patterns from the past, getting stuck in relationships which may not be helpful to you or you might be overwhelmed by feelings of depression or anxiety. I offer an attachment-based psychoanalytic approach to therapy, which has at its core an understanding of the importance of relationships throughout life and how problems and distress in the present may be related to early experiences. Making sense of your feelings and experiences will help you develop your own choices and resources to change your life.
I’m an Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, working with individuals and couples.
People consider starting therapy for a variety of challenges. Sometimes you may find yourself repeating patterns from the past, getting stuck in relationships which may not be helpful to you or you might be overwhelmed by feelings of depression or anxiety. I offer an attachment-based psychoanalytic approach to therapy, which has at its core an understanding of the importance of relationships throughout life and how problems and distress in the present may be related to early experiences. Making sense of your feelings and experiences will help you develop your own choices and resources to change your life.
020 3835 6444 View 020 3835 6444
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Raffaella Hilty
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW2
I am a senior Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and an Analytical Psychologist/Jungian Analyst.
The choice to start psychotherapy may come for a variety of reasons. Becoming aware of repeating patterns of behaviour, struggling in personal and professional relationships, coming to terms with a particular traumatic event, or with feelings of depression, lack of purpose and meaning. Ultimately, there will be a unique reason for each person. Whilst my work takes into account the influence of the past onto the present, it also places as much attention to the future and to the fact that in the present psychological suffering there may be the potential for a meaningful new direction.
I am a senior Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and an Analytical Psychologist/Jungian Analyst.
The choice to start psychotherapy may come for a variety of reasons. Becoming aware of repeating patterns of behaviour, struggling in personal and professional relationships, coming to terms with a particular traumatic event, or with feelings of depression, lack of purpose and meaning. Ultimately, there will be a unique reason for each person. Whilst my work takes into account the influence of the past onto the present, it also places as much attention to the future and to the fact that in the present psychological suffering there may be the potential for a meaningful new direction.
020 8629 5259 View 020 8629 5259
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Monica Juneja
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW5
Adopting a psychoanalytic approach, I focus on helping individuals gain greater insight into why they feel and behave the way they do; how these behaviours may be impacting on relationships and how this awareness can lead to positive change.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and work with individuals of all ages, helping them across a number of challenges including anxiety, cultural identity, depression, divorce, fertility, generational conditioning, loss, relationships, stress, workplace and more. However, I am open to exploring any challenges you'd like to explore together. I offer both short and longer term therapy and since the pandemic, I currently work online. I am open and inclusive and welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, sexuality and ethnicity. I am LGBTQ+ aware.
Adopting a psychoanalytic approach, I focus on helping individuals gain greater insight into why they feel and behave the way they do; how these behaviours may be impacting on relationships and how this awareness can lead to positive change.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and work with individuals of all ages, helping them across a number of challenges including anxiety, cultural identity, depression, divorce, fertility, generational conditioning, loss, relationships, stress, workplace and more. However, I am open to exploring any challenges you'd like to explore together. I offer both short and longer term therapy and since the pandemic, I currently work online. I am open and inclusive and welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, sexuality and ethnicity. I am LGBTQ+ aware.
020 4538 8159 View 020 4538 8159
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Michael Atar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW4
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
020 3816 3545 View 020 3816 3545
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Dr Panos Vythoulkas
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
Our approach is informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theory and is grounded in a trauma-informed practice and we depending on the person's needs, we can offer CBT specialist support to match the person's needs.
We embed a Trauma-Informed approach to our clinical practice using a contemporary psychoanalytic lens. We seek to provide individuals with a safe and supportive environment in which they can explore and process their past and present experiences. This approach recognises the impact that trauma and resilience can have on an individual's psychic world and seeks to address these experiences in a gentle and compassionate manner. In a trauma-informed clinical practice using a contemporary psychoanalytic lens, the therapist works collaboratively with the individual to explore their past experiences and current feelings.
Our approach is informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theory and is grounded in a trauma-informed practice and we depending on the person's needs, we can offer CBT specialist support to match the person's needs.
We embed a Trauma-Informed approach to our clinical practice using a contemporary psychoanalytic lens. We seek to provide individuals with a safe and supportive environment in which they can explore and process their past and present experiences. This approach recognises the impact that trauma and resilience can have on an individual's psychic world and seeks to address these experiences in a gentle and compassionate manner. In a trauma-informed clinical practice using a contemporary psychoanalytic lens, the therapist works collaboratively with the individual to explore their past experiences and current feelings.
020 3617 8781 View 020 3617 8781
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Shokoufeh Basset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
020 7870 3160 View 020 7870 3160
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Mitika Goolry Fowler
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
I lean on the foundations of psychoanalytic thought and existential philosophies, offering clients a reflective and safe space for exploration and help them develop an understanding of themselves.
I provide short-term therapy aimed at dealing with an immediate presenting issue and long-term therapy aimed at facilitating change at a deeper psychological level. I use different psychotherapeutic modalities to create a unique therapeutic approach that focuses and addresses each client’s individual needs. My way of working might be helpful for people who wish to understand themselves and what troubles them.
I lean on the foundations of psychoanalytic thought and existential philosophies, offering clients a reflective and safe space for exploration and help them develop an understanding of themselves.
I provide short-term therapy aimed at dealing with an immediate presenting issue and long-term therapy aimed at facilitating change at a deeper psychological level. I use different psychotherapeutic modalities to create a unique therapeutic approach that focuses and addresses each client’s individual needs. My way of working might be helpful for people who wish to understand themselves and what troubles them.
020 3984 9652 View 020 3984 9652
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Anneke McCabe
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
I am an experienced (20+ years), qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Group Analyst.
Are you looking for an experienced psychotherapist? I have 23 years experience of working in NHS and private practice. I provide a safe and reliable space in which to explore and address emotional problems. I have experience of helping people who are suffering with stress, low mood, relationship problems, social anxiety, self-esteem, eating problems, trauma, feelings of loss and other issues. Once we have worked together and understood the underlying origins of your problems this can lead to feeling more resilient and to a reduction in your distressing symptoms.
I am an experienced (20+ years), qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Group Analyst.
Are you looking for an experienced psychotherapist? I have 23 years experience of working in NHS and private practice. I provide a safe and reliable space in which to explore and address emotional problems. I have experience of helping people who are suffering with stress, low mood, relationship problems, social anxiety, self-esteem, eating problems, trauma, feelings of loss and other issues. Once we have worked together and understood the underlying origins of your problems this can lead to feeling more resilient and to a reduction in your distressing symptoms.
020 3917 4939 View 020 3917 4939
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Yianna Kefala
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW10
I am Yianna Kefala, a UKCP/MBACP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering both long and short psychotherapy and counselling for adults and couples. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy enables people to develop a better understanding of themselves and feel more content with various aspects of themselves and their lives. It is usually seen as a journey towards self-discovery and introspection that involves patient and therapist working together. I provide individual sessions, couple counselling/psychotherapy and advice on parenting issues in English and Greek.
I am Yianna Kefala, a UKCP/MBACP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering both long and short psychotherapy and counselling for adults and couples. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy enables people to develop a better understanding of themselves and feel more content with various aspects of themselves and their lives. It is usually seen as a journey towards self-discovery and introspection that involves patient and therapist working together. I provide individual sessions, couple counselling/psychotherapy and advice on parenting issues in English and Greek.
01748 901226 View 01748 901226
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Ayten Sare
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW11  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is psychoanalytic informed by intercultural and transcultural concepts.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a fully qualified, UKCP registered Senior Group Analyst, Psychotherapist & Supervisor with 20 years experience aiming to support individuals, couples, and families who are facing with difficulties and assist them in gaining a better understanding by offering an accepting and warm space. Whether you feel depressed, anxious or want to understand yourself better, you may want to seek help to explore your inner world, I can provide you professional help in a non-judgemental and open atmosphere where you can get better insight. I invite clients from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and identities.
My therapeutic approach is psychoanalytic informed by intercultural and transcultural concepts.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a fully qualified, UKCP registered Senior Group Analyst, Psychotherapist & Supervisor with 20 years experience aiming to support individuals, couples, and families who are facing with difficulties and assist them in gaining a better understanding by offering an accepting and warm space. Whether you feel depressed, anxious or want to understand yourself better, you may want to seek help to explore your inner world, I can provide you professional help in a non-judgemental and open atmosphere where you can get better insight. I invite clients from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and identities.
020 3984 9180 View 020 3984 9180
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Michelle Dykstra
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
020 4538 4662 View 020 4538 4662
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Sofia Likhacheva
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with an attachment-based focus, providing my clients a space to explore how their past might be influencing their life at present, as well as the ways they relate and connect to others. In the therapeutic process I help clients to gain insight into their state of mind by bringing the unconscious to a conscious level. Alongside these processes, I pay dedicated attention to the quality of the relationship between myself and the clients. This combination is a powerful vehicle for facilitating a meaningful change in the clients’ lives.
I work from a psychoanalytic perspective with an attachment-based focus, providing my clients a space to explore how their past might be influencing their life at present, as well as the ways they relate and connect to others. In the therapeutic process I help clients to gain insight into their state of mind by bringing the unconscious to a conscious level. Alongside these processes, I pay dedicated attention to the quality of the relationship between myself and the clients. This combination is a powerful vehicle for facilitating a meaningful change in the clients’ lives.
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Andreas Lind
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW8
Attachment / Relational Dynamic Interpersonal DIT Mentalisation Psychodynamic Psychoanalytic Compassion Focused Interpersonal .
I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.
Attachment / Relational Dynamic Interpersonal DIT Mentalisation Psychodynamic Psychoanalytic Compassion Focused Interpersonal .
I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.
020 3053 9827 View 020 3053 9827
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Simon Wilson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW8
I combine my CBT / DBT training with Gestalt and Psychoanalytic techniques, adapting therapy for your needs.
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, COSRT Accredited Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist. I specialise in Addiction, Attachment, Personality Disorder, Trauma and Psychosexual Issues. Providing short term and long term therapy for individuals, couples and groups. My group work focuses on men's issues with sex, relationships and compulsivity. Work experience includes Addiction Programme Manager, Clinical Lead and Head of Therapy for The Priory; Course Director at The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology and Lecturer at University of Hull for MSc Psychosexual Therapy, BA Counselling and BSc Criminology and Psychology.
I combine my CBT / DBT training with Gestalt and Psychoanalytic techniques, adapting therapy for your needs.
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, COSRT Accredited Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist. I specialise in Addiction, Attachment, Personality Disorder, Trauma and Psychosexual Issues. Providing short term and long term therapy for individuals, couples and groups. My group work focuses on men's issues with sex, relationships and compulsivity. Work experience includes Addiction Programme Manager, Clinical Lead and Head of Therapy for The Priory; Course Director at The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology and Lecturer at University of Hull for MSc Psychosexual Therapy, BA Counselling and BSc Criminology and Psychology.
020 7046 0457 View 020 7046 0457

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Psychoanalytic Counsellors

Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.