Psychodynamic Counselling in Glasgow
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a Scottish mental health charity and our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them. At HDS, we offer a range of counselling services at affordable costs to support people to explore their feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. This counselling service is based on psychodynamic theory.
Human Development Scotland (HDS) is a Scottish mental health charity and our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them. At HDS, we offer a range of counselling services at affordable costs to support people to explore their feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. This counselling service is based on psychodynamic theory.
I am an trained in multiple Psychological Therapies including Humanistic, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic amongst other approaches.
I am experienced in working with a broad range of psychological issues and I specialise in anger, depression, anxiety, trauma and many other mental health issues. As people we learn through the experiences we have in the world. Our perceptions of ourselves then shape our relationships with other people, the world, but most importantly, how we think and feel about ourselves. We can develop defences and avoidant behaviours due to these experiences and our perceptions. Sometimes we may avoid our emotions as they seem too difficult, or overwhelming, or we feel out of control. Therapy is where these themes and emotions are explored.
I am an trained in multiple Psychological Therapies including Humanistic, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic amongst other approaches.
I am experienced in working with a broad range of psychological issues and I specialise in anger, depression, anxiety, trauma and many other mental health issues. As people we learn through the experiences we have in the world. Our perceptions of ourselves then shape our relationships with other people, the world, but most importantly, how we think and feel about ourselves. We can develop defences and avoidant behaviours due to these experiences and our perceptions. Sometimes we may avoid our emotions as they seem too difficult, or overwhelming, or we feel out of control. Therapy is where these themes and emotions are explored.
Michelle Patricia Kerins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Glasgow G63 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a BACP Registered and experienced psychodynamic counsellor.
Sometimes we can feel stuck in life, and find ourselves caught in a cycle of unhelpful behaviour patterns or ways of relating to ourselves and others. We may feel conflicted,anxious sad or depressed but don't know why. We want to understand ourselves better and to be understood by others. We want to achieve inner peace but we don’t know how to, or feel we have the capacity to make changes or achieve lasting healing.
I am a BACP Registered and experienced psychodynamic counsellor.
Sometimes we can feel stuck in life, and find ourselves caught in a cycle of unhelpful behaviour patterns or ways of relating to ourselves and others. We may feel conflicted,anxious sad or depressed but don't know why. We want to understand ourselves better and to be understood by others. We want to achieve inner peace but we don’t know how to, or feel we have the capacity to make changes or achieve lasting healing.
My therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic: I believe that your previous relationships from infancy to today, will have had an impact on who you are and how you think and feel with other people, including with me.
We will work together to build trust and to find the inner resources that you need to live the life that you would like. I can offer you a consistent, confidential and accepting relationship. Once we know each other well enough, I will also challenge you and ask you to take ownership of your life choices. In the hope that we can find a balance between your need for healthy intimate relationships and the need for autonomy, independence and freedom.
My therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic: I believe that your previous relationships from infancy to today, will have had an impact on who you are and how you think and feel with other people, including with me.
We will work together to build trust and to find the inner resources that you need to live the life that you would like. I can offer you a consistent, confidential and accepting relationship. Once we know each other well enough, I will also challenge you and ask you to take ownership of your life choices. In the hope that we can find a balance between your need for healthy intimate relationships and the need for autonomy, independence and freedom.
We offer individual psychodynamic counselling, couple counselling, group therapy, and professional training for those seeking to become therapists.
Counselling and psychotherapy offer opportunity to explore issues and problems in a safe and confidential environment and can help with many issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, problems at work, bereavement, life changes and crises, and past and recurring trauma. Many people use therapy to support them through periods of distress or difficulty with a wide range of problems. An initial session will offer you an opportunity to think together with an experienced therapist about whether you may benefit from coming for counselling and/or whether our services may be helpful to you.
We offer individual psychodynamic counselling, couple counselling, group therapy, and professional training for those seeking to become therapists.
Counselling and psychotherapy offer opportunity to explore issues and problems in a safe and confidential environment and can help with many issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, problems at work, bereavement, life changes and crises, and past and recurring trauma. Many people use therapy to support them through periods of distress or difficulty with a wide range of problems. An initial session will offer you an opportunity to think together with an experienced therapist about whether you may benefit from coming for counselling and/or whether our services may be helpful to you.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor based in Glasgow. I offer both in-person and online therapy. I can support you with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and LGBTQI+ issues. Working with me will allow you to understand the impact of the past on your current situation and find creative ways for moving forward.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor based in Glasgow. I offer both in-person and online therapy. I can support you with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and LGBTQI+ issues. Working with me will allow you to understand the impact of the past on your current situation and find creative ways for moving forward.
Using a psychodynamic approach in therapy, I offer a different perspective to issues.
I offer a safe and confidential space to explore new perspectives on current or recurring issues you may be aware of experiencing in relationships – personal, professional, self - which have maybe made you feel stuck or unsure of how to make meaningful change, as you move through life. Sometimes, we notice discomfort or pain in the body, which can be ways that suppressed emotions can show up in us. I aim to build a secure, safe, professional therapeutic relationship that will allow you to explore these aspects at your own pace.
Using a psychodynamic approach in therapy, I offer a different perspective to issues.
I offer a safe and confidential space to explore new perspectives on current or recurring issues you may be aware of experiencing in relationships – personal, professional, self - which have maybe made you feel stuck or unsure of how to make meaningful change, as you move through life. Sometimes, we notice discomfort or pain in the body, which can be ways that suppressed emotions can show up in us. I aim to build a secure, safe, professional therapeutic relationship that will allow you to explore these aspects at your own pace.
We are an organisation of fully qualified, experienced therapists offering specialist therapeutic support in a range of therapies for couples and individuals (young People and adults) including Psychodynamic and CBT counselling with nutrition, supporting you as you work with our practitioners to meet your goals .
Anxiety, depression, loss, stress, trauma (childhood or recent), work or school problems, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, significant life events and changes. Whatever has brought you here, welcome. We offer a safe space to explore and express, a practitioner who will come alongside you at this time and support you as you work out a way forward, together.
We are an organisation of fully qualified, experienced therapists offering specialist therapeutic support in a range of therapies for couples and individuals (young People and adults) including Psychodynamic and CBT counselling with nutrition, supporting you as you work with our practitioners to meet your goals .
Anxiety, depression, loss, stress, trauma (childhood or recent), work or school problems, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, significant life events and changes. Whatever has brought you here, welcome. We offer a safe space to explore and express, a practitioner who will come alongside you at this time and support you as you work out a way forward, together.
The idea of my approach is an integrative one: I've studied, and I'm qualified to deliver, a mixed modality of therapies to address client issues. From psychodynamic active listening and using a safe space to get things out in the open, or perhaps using CBT techniques to address something specific, either way - I'm equipped to help guide you through what it is that is troubling you, or holding you back, from moving forward.
The idea of my approach is an integrative one: I've studied, and I'm qualified to deliver, a mixed modality of therapies to address client issues. From psychodynamic active listening and using a safe space to get things out in the open, or perhaps using CBT techniques to address something specific, either way - I'm equipped to help guide you through what it is that is troubling you, or holding you back, from moving forward.
I am a qualified psychodynamic counselor working in Glasgow.
Engaging in therapy can be a big step to take and I welcome you. You might be looking to know more about yourself, you might be looking for change or you might have specific issue you would like some help to think about and work through, we can do that work together.
I am a qualified psychodynamic counselor working in Glasgow.
Engaging in therapy can be a big step to take and I welcome you. You might be looking to know more about yourself, you might be looking for change or you might have specific issue you would like some help to think about and work through, we can do that work together.
I generally work from 5- 10 sessions and recently completed a Certificate in Human Relations Counselling, bringing a Psychodynamic aspect of counselling.
Hello! I am Martin, and I am a qualified CBT approach counsellor. I offer 50-minute online or face-to-face sessions at Southside Counselling and Therapy Centre in Shawlands (Mondays, 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays, 6 pm to 9 pm). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is helpful for people experiencing long or short-term issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, stress or an intertwining of all or some of these experiences. Are these the reasons you came here? If so, I may be the counsellor who can work beside you in overcoming unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I generally work from 5- 10 sessions and recently completed a Certificate in Human Relations Counselling, bringing a Psychodynamic aspect of counselling.
Hello! I am Martin, and I am a qualified CBT approach counsellor. I offer 50-minute online or face-to-face sessions at Southside Counselling and Therapy Centre in Shawlands (Mondays, 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays, 6 pm to 9 pm). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is helpful for people experiencing long or short-term issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, stress or an intertwining of all or some of these experiences. Are these the reasons you came here? If so, I may be the counsellor who can work beside you in overcoming unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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I trained in psychodynamic counselling.
Deciding to engage in therapy is a positive and brave decision to embark on a journey of self-discovery. As a qualified therapist with ten years experience, my role is to create a secure base and be a guide for you, so that you can take up this challenge of self-discovery and move towards greater consciousness, choice and positivity. While working with difficulties in the present many have their origins in emotional experiences and unconscious emotional learning in early life relationships. Also events and consistent experiences, which may amount to degrees of difficulty, pain or trauma.
I trained in psychodynamic counselling.
Deciding to engage in therapy is a positive and brave decision to embark on a journey of self-discovery. As a qualified therapist with ten years experience, my role is to create a secure base and be a guide for you, so that you can take up this challenge of self-discovery and move towards greater consciousness, choice and positivity. While working with difficulties in the present many have their origins in emotional experiences and unconscious emotional learning in early life relationships. Also events and consistent experiences, which may amount to degrees of difficulty, pain or trauma.
I work predominatnly using psychodynamic and humanistic traditions, however I can include somatic practices to release trauma stored in your body.
Do you feel stuck? Struggle with addiction, anxiety, shame or overwhelm? Have experiences of abuse, sexual violence or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Do your past experiences impact on your wellbeing today? Do you need support establishing boundaries and healthy coping mechanisms? Counselling can help with all of these issues; I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy helps to process and integrate the unresolved and unconscious aspects of yourself, so you can return to a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. It increases the control you have over your emotions and a sense of freedom in your own life.
I work predominatnly using psychodynamic and humanistic traditions, however I can include somatic practices to release trauma stored in your body.
Do you feel stuck? Struggle with addiction, anxiety, shame or overwhelm? Have experiences of abuse, sexual violence or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Do your past experiences impact on your wellbeing today? Do you need support establishing boundaries and healthy coping mechanisms? Counselling can help with all of these issues; I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy helps to process and integrate the unresolved and unconscious aspects of yourself, so you can return to a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. It increases the control you have over your emotions and a sense of freedom in your own life.
My practice involves working with adults, presenting with emotional conflict, dilemma's, pain, indecision, bereavement, physical ill health, eating attachments, past trauma, current relationship difficulties with parents, friends, siblings and with self. My work with people, involves emotional attunement, safety and boundaries of confidentiality, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. The theory I practice from is Psychodynamic, which focusses on conscious, unconscious processes, encouraging self-awareness and an ability to orientate from presenting repeated patterns relating to self, to decisions which are nurturing and fulfilling.
My practice involves working with adults, presenting with emotional conflict, dilemma's, pain, indecision, bereavement, physical ill health, eating attachments, past trauma, current relationship difficulties with parents, friends, siblings and with self. My work with people, involves emotional attunement, safety and boundaries of confidentiality, self-harm, suicidal thoughts. The theory I practice from is Psychodynamic, which focusses on conscious, unconscious processes, encouraging self-awareness and an ability to orientate from presenting repeated patterns relating to self, to decisions which are nurturing and fulfilling.
As a fully qualified psychodynamic, relational therapist, I offer an accepting, exploratory, and empathic space to consider any and all aspects of your life. I believe that therapy is less about finding the solutions, and more about exploring the questions themselves. I will work to build a relationship with you where you feel able to untangle some of your experience and find ways forward that feel authentic for you.
As a fully qualified psychodynamic, relational therapist, I offer an accepting, exploratory, and empathic space to consider any and all aspects of your life. I believe that therapy is less about finding the solutions, and more about exploring the questions themselves. I will work to build a relationship with you where you feel able to untangle some of your experience and find ways forward that feel authentic for you.
Hello. I’m Rachael, a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, and I would love to help you. I specialise in psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how your early life experiences affect your current relationships, feelings and behaviours. The aim is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, so you can make the best choices for you, allowing you to live a more contented life.
Hello. I’m Rachael, a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, and I would love to help you. I specialise in psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how your early life experiences affect your current relationships, feelings and behaviours. The aim is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, so you can make the best choices for you, allowing you to live a more contented life.
I am psychodynamic, person centred and systemic in my approach.
Welcome! My name is Keeley and I’m here to support you and your child. Let me help you bring some harmony back to your family. Being a parent or a carer presents a whole range of challenges, and there are times when you may feel that you need the support of a professional to help your child to make sense of a difficult or complex experience, or to understand why they are behaving in a particular way. Everyone’s needs will be different, but whatever needs to be done to support you and your child you will always be at the heart of my work. The chance to be heard and to see concerns in a new light can make all the difference.
I am psychodynamic, person centred and systemic in my approach.
Welcome! My name is Keeley and I’m here to support you and your child. Let me help you bring some harmony back to your family. Being a parent or a carer presents a whole range of challenges, and there are times when you may feel that you need the support of a professional to help your child to make sense of a difficult or complex experience, or to understand why they are behaving in a particular way. Everyone’s needs will be different, but whatever needs to be done to support you and your child you will always be at the heart of my work. The chance to be heard and to see concerns in a new light can make all the difference.
Hello there, I'm Amy, thank you for visiting my page and seeking support today. I'm a qualified counsellor registered with the regulatory body BACP. I work integratively, therefore I draw from various different therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic and Person Centred, and one of my favourite approaches is Compassion Focused Therapy. I tailor my approach based on what's best for you. I work with both adults and young people - please see further below on my page for some of the areas I have experience working with.
Hello there, I'm Amy, thank you for visiting my page and seeking support today. I'm a qualified counsellor registered with the regulatory body BACP. I work integratively, therefore I draw from various different therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic and Person Centred, and one of my favourite approaches is Compassion Focused Therapy. I tailor my approach based on what's best for you. I work with both adults and young people - please see further below on my page for some of the areas I have experience working with.
I have trained in the person-centred experiential approach and psychodynamic approach in counselling and use art and creativity in my practice.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with employment, immigration, mid-life crisis, menopause, bereavement, sexual abuse and assault, divorces, custody battles, generational trauma, abusive relationships, suicidal ideation, gender identities, relationship struggles, education, bullying, depression and anxiety.
I have trained in the person-centred experiential approach and psychodynamic approach in counselling and use art and creativity in my practice.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with employment, immigration, mid-life crisis, menopause, bereavement, sexual abuse and assault, divorces, custody battles, generational trauma, abusive relationships, suicidal ideation, gender identities, relationship struggles, education, bullying, depression and anxiety.
By using the psychodynamic approach, we can together, begin to explore how your current thoughts, behaviours and feelings are shaped by experiences in your past.
We all encounter times in our lives where we may feel anxious, sad, angry, or stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviour. This may impact our day to day lives, our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with others. We may know that something has to change, but not be entirely sure how to move forward. We may need some help. By offering a safe and impartial space I can help you.
By using the psychodynamic approach, we can together, begin to explore how your current thoughts, behaviours and feelings are shaped by experiences in your past.
We all encounter times in our lives where we may feel anxious, sad, angry, or stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviour. This may impact our day to day lives, our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with others. We may know that something has to change, but not be entirely sure how to move forward. We may need some help. By offering a safe and impartial space I can help you.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.