Psychoanalytic Counselling in South London, London
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Psychoanalytic treatment provides a safe and confidential setting in which unconscious beliefs, expectations and fears can be brought into consciousness, and their impact on our life can be explored in depth.
I am an adult psychoanalyst in private practice in London. I offer open-ended exploratory psychotherapy from one to five times a week.
Psychoanalytic treatment provides a safe and confidential setting in which unconscious beliefs, expectations and fears can be brought into consciousness, and their impact on our life can be explored in depth.
I am an adult psychoanalyst in private practice in London. I offer open-ended exploratory psychotherapy from one to five times a week.
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A qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over twelve years' experience in the private and charity sectors and the NHS, working effectively with a variety of issues including; low-mood, anxiety, stress, bereavement, bullying, workplace issues, abuse, PTSD and discrimination across the intersectionalities of gender, race, class and sexual orientation.
You may be bringing live issues, longstanding concerns a wish to make changes in your life or the problem may not be clear. Perhaps relationships are unsatisfactory, you are stressed or too many aspects of life feel overwhelming. Some issues respond well to a few sessions, more can be achieved in the longer term if you wish. I may act as a guide through a difficult period or you may benefit from in-depth exploration of the root causes of your distress. There are various possibilities within the therapy frame. I offer short-term or open-ended talking therapy for individuals either face-to-face or online.
A qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over twelve years' experience in the private and charity sectors and the NHS, working effectively with a variety of issues including; low-mood, anxiety, stress, bereavement, bullying, workplace issues, abuse, PTSD and discrimination across the intersectionalities of gender, race, class and sexual orientation.
You may be bringing live issues, longstanding concerns a wish to make changes in your life or the problem may not be clear. Perhaps relationships are unsatisfactory, you are stressed or too many aspects of life feel overwhelming. Some issues respond well to a few sessions, more can be achieved in the longer term if you wish. I may act as a guide through a difficult period or you may benefit from in-depth exploration of the root causes of your distress. There are various possibilities within the therapy frame. I offer short-term or open-ended talking therapy for individuals either face-to-face or online.
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Approaches I draw from in my work include, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Transactional Analysis, Existential Psychotherapy.
I am fully qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and couples. I have extensive experience working in health/community settings and private practice. I offer a respectful, confidential space to explore what is troubling you, help you make sense of your experiences and move on from difficult past events, change unhelpful patterns and live a fulfilling life, whatever that means for you. I bring warmth, sensitivity, humour and a genuine interest in people’s stories.
Approaches I draw from in my work include, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Transactional Analysis, Existential Psychotherapy.
I am fully qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and couples. I have extensive experience working in health/community settings and private practice. I offer a respectful, confidential space to explore what is troubling you, help you make sense of your experiences and move on from difficult past events, change unhelpful patterns and live a fulfilling life, whatever that means for you. I bring warmth, sensitivity, humour and a genuine interest in people’s stories.
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My practice is informed by psychoanalytic and existential approaches.
Psychotherapy will be different for each of us. My priority is to create a space for you to speak about your thoughts and feelings free from judgement. Through the careful discussion of your experiences, we can make better sense of the challenges you face. This process is not always easy but can lead to greater self-understanding and future wellbeing.
My practice is informed by psychoanalytic and existential approaches.
Psychotherapy will be different for each of us. My priority is to create a space for you to speak about your thoughts and feelings free from judgement. Through the careful discussion of your experiences, we can make better sense of the challenges you face. This process is not always easy but can lead to greater self-understanding and future wellbeing.
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Déborah Racheal Ndagire
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South London, London SE1 (Online Only)
As a psycho-dynamic psychoanalytic therapist, I work therapeutically to bring the unconscious mind into consciousness by helping individuals to unravel experiences, improve self-awareness and understand their true, deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space, a place to help you break your silence about the challenges you face? Do you find yourself feeling like you have lost meaning in life or have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships? Are you looking for answers or struggling to find alternative ways of solving your current problems? You are not alone; I will provide you with a safe, warm and non- judgmental therapeutic space, where you are not only listened too but also heard and together we can begin to explore things that come up for you.
As a psycho-dynamic psychoanalytic therapist, I work therapeutically to bring the unconscious mind into consciousness by helping individuals to unravel experiences, improve self-awareness and understand their true, deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space, a place to help you break your silence about the challenges you face? Do you find yourself feeling like you have lost meaning in life or have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships? Are you looking for answers or struggling to find alternative ways of solving your current problems? You are not alone; I will provide you with a safe, warm and non- judgmental therapeutic space, where you are not only listened too but also heard and together we can begin to explore things that come up for you.
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My name is Alisa Serik, and I am a psychologist and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist. My work involves utilizing psychoanalytic methods to help my clients achieve a deep understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a profound and intensive form of talk therapy that enables the exploration of the origins of emotional issues and facilitates their fundamental transformation.
My name is Alisa Serik, and I am a psychologist and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist. My work involves utilizing psychoanalytic methods to help my clients achieve a deep understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a profound and intensive form of talk therapy that enables the exploration of the origins of emotional issues and facilitates their fundamental transformation.
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I am a Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist and a registered member of the BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council) and the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists.
I offer a service to children, adolescents, and young adults to allow them to begin to understand and explore how their past experiences have impacted on their lives, to be able to regulate their emotions and behaviours in order to cope with life’s challenges. Often the problems experienced are related to or are the result of past traumas or even just finding it hard to cope with life generally with all its pressures and difficulties. I can also see families and parents who can sometimes struggle to understand the problems facing them as a family unit. I am offering a safe and non-judgemental space, where we can begin to understand
I am a Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist and a registered member of the BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council) and the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists.
I offer a service to children, adolescents, and young adults to allow them to begin to understand and explore how their past experiences have impacted on their lives, to be able to regulate their emotions and behaviours in order to cope with life’s challenges. Often the problems experienced are related to or are the result of past traumas or even just finding it hard to cope with life generally with all its pressures and difficulties. I can also see families and parents who can sometimes struggle to understand the problems facing them as a family unit. I am offering a safe and non-judgemental space, where we can begin to understand
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I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and have been working with individuals and groups for the last twenty years. For several years I was on the training committee at AGIP including two years as chair. I am currently the course leader for the Guild's diploma in psychoanalytic supervision. I would describe my orientation as psychoanalytic from within a contemplative perspective. By this I mean that I subscribe to the idea of an unconscious and believe events and attitudes from early life can impact on our lives today. I understand that an awareness of these currents helps to increase the choices available to us.
I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and have been working with individuals and groups for the last twenty years. For several years I was on the training committee at AGIP including two years as chair. I am currently the course leader for the Guild's diploma in psychoanalytic supervision. I would describe my orientation as psychoanalytic from within a contemplative perspective. By this I mean that I subscribe to the idea of an unconscious and believe events and attitudes from early life can impact on our lives today. I understand that an awareness of these currents helps to increase the choices available to us.
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I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist , trained in Attachment theory from the Bowlby Centre.
If you have suffered trauma in your earlier life, or are having difficulty coping with day to day life, due to feelings of depression and or anxiety and want to explore what is underneath these problems and what may have contributed in the past to keeping them going and are keen to better understand the hidden parts of yourself then I feel I could be of help to you. If you feel that the very earliest relationships in your life, going right back to being an infant have been damaged in some way and have created barriers for you in forming new relationships, then I think we will have space and time to work together on these.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist , trained in Attachment theory from the Bowlby Centre.
If you have suffered trauma in your earlier life, or are having difficulty coping with day to day life, due to feelings of depression and or anxiety and want to explore what is underneath these problems and what may have contributed in the past to keeping them going and are keen to better understand the hidden parts of yourself then I feel I could be of help to you. If you feel that the very earliest relationships in your life, going right back to being an infant have been damaged in some way and have created barriers for you in forming new relationships, then I think we will have space and time to work together on these.
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I offer a compassionate and confidential environment, where you can feel safe to explore any issues in your life, in an accepting and non-judgmental way. Over more than a decade, I have worked with a wide variety of clients, supporting them through difficult times by helping them to express and understand their thoughts and feelings, transform the relationship with themselves and others, and live their life more confidently. I integrate psychoanalytic and Jungian approaches in open and creative ways, for example working with external relationships and influences from the past that shape our "internal world".
I offer a compassionate and confidential environment, where you can feel safe to explore any issues in your life, in an accepting and non-judgmental way. Over more than a decade, I have worked with a wide variety of clients, supporting them through difficult times by helping them to express and understand their thoughts and feelings, transform the relationship with themselves and others, and live their life more confidently. I integrate psychoanalytic and Jungian approaches in open and creative ways, for example working with external relationships and influences from the past that shape our "internal world".
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I am a professionally qualified Integrative counsellor based in South London and I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can explore what troubles you without fear of being judged or rejected. For me counselling is a collaborative process which facilitates increased understanding and self-awareness, greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships with others and life in general. I practice an integration of several theoretical approaches: Person Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic /Psychoanalytic.
I am a professionally qualified Integrative counsellor based in South London and I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can explore what troubles you without fear of being judged or rejected. For me counselling is a collaborative process which facilitates increased understanding and self-awareness, greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships with others and life in general. I practice an integration of several theoretical approaches: Person Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic /Psychoanalytic.
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I am a qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist accredited with UKCP. I have many years of experience in working with all kinds of emotional difficulties, including depression and anxiety. I have a pluralistic approach, which enables me to draw upon a broad range of theories and psychoanalytic perspectives in the process of therapy. I have also studied for many years at Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and I have experience in parenting issues and working with mothers and new babies.
I am a qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist accredited with UKCP. I have many years of experience in working with all kinds of emotional difficulties, including depression and anxiety. I have a pluralistic approach, which enables me to draw upon a broad range of theories and psychoanalytic perspectives in the process of therapy. I have also studied for many years at Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and I have experience in parenting issues and working with mothers and new babies.
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Magdalena Rybarczyk
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South London, London SE1
My clinical interests include Psychoanalytic and Attachment approaches, EMDR, DBT and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
I hope that the information you can find here will help you to initiate positive changes in your life. I offer therapy for clients struggling with their emotions, experiencing a crisis, relationship difficulties or career and work related concerns. I am experienced in providing effective therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, self esteem problems, body image concerns, as well as medically unexplained symptoms, sexual and intimacy problems and other psychological challenges. My way of working is emphatic, flexible and receptive to your individual needs.
My clinical interests include Psychoanalytic and Attachment approaches, EMDR, DBT and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
I hope that the information you can find here will help you to initiate positive changes in your life. I offer therapy for clients struggling with their emotions, experiencing a crisis, relationship difficulties or career and work related concerns. I am experienced in providing effective therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, self esteem problems, body image concerns, as well as medically unexplained symptoms, sexual and intimacy problems and other psychological challenges. My way of working is emphatic, flexible and receptive to your individual needs.
I am an adult psychotherapist and a consultant psychoanalytic Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist with more than 30 years experience in the NHS, community setting and in independent practice. I work with adults, young people, children and families, including in parent-infant psychotherapy, with a range of issues and challenges.
I am an adult psychotherapist and a consultant psychoanalytic Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist with more than 30 years experience in the NHS, community setting and in independent practice. I work with adults, young people, children and families, including in parent-infant psychotherapy, with a range of issues and challenges.
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Denise Alves Froede
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South London, London SE24
I am happy to answer any question you may have to help you decide if psychoanalytic psychotherapy is the right approach for you.
I am a psychologist and registered psychotherapist. I work with a psychoanalytical approach also known as talking therapy. People come to Therapy for various reasons such as: anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, sadness, procrastinations, panic attacks or other issues. Perhaps you are struggling understanding why you feel the way you do. You may wish to explore how you got where you are now in order to find your own solutions.
I am happy to answer any question you may have to help you decide if psychoanalytic psychotherapy is the right approach for you.
I am a psychologist and registered psychotherapist. I work with a psychoanalytical approach also known as talking therapy. People come to Therapy for various reasons such as: anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, sadness, procrastinations, panic attacks or other issues. Perhaps you are struggling understanding why you feel the way you do. You may wish to explore how you got where you are now in order to find your own solutions.
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Ruthie E F Smith
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South London, London SE1 (Online Only)
I am an attachment- based UKCP registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 35 years of experience and also an Energy Psychotherapist. The ethos of my work and orientation is described on my website, www.theflamecentre.co.uk. I specialise in working with trauma and teach other psychotherapists new methods which gently release traumatic stress from the body. My book "Energy, Soul Connecting and Awakening Consciousness" (published March 2023 Karnac) describes how I work. I also run spiritual retreats in Norfolk. Many clients come to me to help resolve issues of personal crisis - and the way I work focuses on healing and wholeness
I am an attachment- based UKCP registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 35 years of experience and also an Energy Psychotherapist. The ethos of my work and orientation is described on my website, www.theflamecentre.co.uk. I specialise in working with trauma and teach other psychotherapists new methods which gently release traumatic stress from the body. My book "Energy, Soul Connecting and Awakening Consciousness" (published March 2023 Karnac) describes how I work. I also run spiritual retreats in Norfolk. Many clients come to me to help resolve issues of personal crisis - and the way I work focuses on healing and wholeness
Vlad Cunet: Jungian Psychoanalysis
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
South London, London SE1
My name is Vlad, I am a private psychotherapist and psychoanalyst of the Jungian tradition. My professional formation is tightly linked with Ukraine, Russia, and England, where I obtained different components of my psychoanalytic training. For over 10 years I studied psychotherapeutic work with adults and children, worked in a psychosocial rehabilitation centre, and ran a private psychoanalytic practice. I currently live and work in London's Southbank area, where I provide analytical psychotherapy to adults.
My name is Vlad, I am a private psychotherapist and psychoanalyst of the Jungian tradition. My professional formation is tightly linked with Ukraine, Russia, and England, where I obtained different components of my psychoanalytic training. For over 10 years I studied psychotherapeutic work with adults and children, worked in a psychosocial rehabilitation centre, and ran a private psychoanalytic practice. I currently live and work in London's Southbank area, where I provide analytical psychotherapy to adults.
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Although my training is rooted in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory, complemented by dramatherapy skills (Don't worry, I can do talk therapy and won't ask you to role-play - unless you want to), I can offer a flexible and tailored approach to suit your needs, whether you prefer short-term, goal-oriented therapy or need a long-term companion.
Well done you! Thank you for prioritising your mental health and taking the time to read my profile. Life can be challenging; sometimes, we just need someone to accompany us and provide a space for ventilation and reflection. This is why I adopt a non-pathological, non-judgmental, client-led approach to my practice. This means I do not see you as a problematic patient or judge the issues you bring. Nor do I consider myself a superior therapist or a saviour. Instead, I see myself as a companion on your healing journey. You guide me on how best I can support you.
Although my training is rooted in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory, complemented by dramatherapy skills (Don't worry, I can do talk therapy and won't ask you to role-play - unless you want to), I can offer a flexible and tailored approach to suit your needs, whether you prefer short-term, goal-oriented therapy or need a long-term companion.
Well done you! Thank you for prioritising your mental health and taking the time to read my profile. Life can be challenging; sometimes, we just need someone to accompany us and provide a space for ventilation and reflection. This is why I adopt a non-pathological, non-judgmental, client-led approach to my practice. This means I do not see you as a problematic patient or judge the issues you bring. Nor do I consider myself a superior therapist or a saviour. Instead, I see myself as a companion on your healing journey. You guide me on how best I can support you.
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Ling Shuet Cheung
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
South London, London SE19 (Online Only)
Her training is underpinned by psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory but offers a flexible approach to suit the young person’s needs.
Ling works to provide a trauma-informed, safe, and creative space for young people and adults to feel heard and accepted. Worrying situations in the present are most likely to have originated in past experiences, she works collaboratively with young people and their families to understand and process these experiences. Her goal is to help her clients understand and manage their difficult feelings and feel more empowered in their daily lives. Ling currently works in Specialist CAMHS (NHS) with under 18s who are adopted, in care, and young adults who have left the care system.
Her training is underpinned by psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory but offers a flexible approach to suit the young person’s needs.
Ling works to provide a trauma-informed, safe, and creative space for young people and adults to feel heard and accepted. Worrying situations in the present are most likely to have originated in past experiences, she works collaboratively with young people and their families to understand and process these experiences. Her goal is to help her clients understand and manage their difficult feelings and feel more empowered in their daily lives. Ling currently works in Specialist CAMHS (NHS) with under 18s who are adopted, in care, and young adults who have left the care system.
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Dr Anna Mossayebi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South London, London SW6
I am a Counselling Psychologist proficient in contemporary psychological models and techniques and I have been practicing for 13 years. In our work I will predominantly use psychoanalytic theory to help you make sense of your difficulties. I am passionate about psychotherapy and I firmly believe that it can make life’s challenges more tolerable and life itself more meaningful. Through our dialogue I will seek to build a safe and compassionate space where you can become curious about your mind, get to know yourself in a more honest way, beyond cliché descriptions and labels.
I am a Counselling Psychologist proficient in contemporary psychological models and techniques and I have been practicing for 13 years. In our work I will predominantly use psychoanalytic theory to help you make sense of your difficulties. I am passionate about psychotherapy and I firmly believe that it can make life’s challenges more tolerable and life itself more meaningful. Through our dialogue I will seek to build a safe and compassionate space where you can become curious about your mind, get to know yourself in a more honest way, beyond cliché descriptions and labels.
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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.