Psychodynamic Counselling in Scotland
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This can include CBT, Gestalt, Person centred, Psychodynamic and more.
How are you today? Maybe stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, worried, confused? Is it something else? I would like to help you through life's difficulties and find a way forward. I've worked with many client issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, problems in relationships, work stress, low self esteem and confidence. I work online or via the telephone.
This can include CBT, Gestalt, Person centred, Psychodynamic and more.
How are you today? Maybe stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, worried, confused? Is it something else? I would like to help you through life's difficulties and find a way forward. I've worked with many client issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, problems in relationships, work stress, low self esteem and confidence. I work online or via the telephone.
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I am trained in multiple Psychological Therapies including Humanistic, CBT, Psychodynamic amongst other approaches.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC/BPS). I have 16 years experience of working in the NHS and in private practice. I am very experienced in working with a broad range of psychological issues and specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma and many other mental health issues. In therapy I provide a neutral and trusting place in which the client and I both explore what is currently making client's lives difficult and stuck. The aim is to understand what is impacting on the client and to facilitate their move into a more productive and happier sense of themselves. I offer face to face sessions in the West End of Glasgow.
I am trained in multiple Psychological Therapies including Humanistic, CBT, Psychodynamic amongst other approaches.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC/BPS). I have 16 years experience of working in the NHS and in private practice. I am very experienced in working with a broad range of psychological issues and specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma and many other mental health issues. In therapy I provide a neutral and trusting place in which the client and I both explore what is currently making client's lives difficult and stuck. The aim is to understand what is impacting on the client and to facilitate their move into a more productive and happier sense of themselves. I offer face to face sessions in the West End of Glasgow.
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My diploma is in Psychodynamic & Person-centred Counselling.
I offer counselling/psychotherapy for adults or children. I also offer Couples Counselling. I am the lead counsellor at All-of-You Therapy, located in Central Dundee, south of the Kingsway Bypass. In addition to providing our children's counselling service at All-of-You Therapy, I have provided counselling in primary schools for children with the award winning Place2Be, providing early intervention, play-led therapy. Early intervention provides children, who find themselves vulnerable, anxious, worried or dealing with other issues, with emotional tools to cope in the present but also to deal with these issues in later life.
My diploma is in Psychodynamic & Person-centred Counselling.
I offer counselling/psychotherapy for adults or children. I also offer Couples Counselling. I am the lead counsellor at All-of-You Therapy, located in Central Dundee, south of the Kingsway Bypass. In addition to providing our children's counselling service at All-of-You Therapy, I have provided counselling in primary schools for children with the award winning Place2Be, providing early intervention, play-led therapy. Early intervention provides children, who find themselves vulnerable, anxious, worried or dealing with other issues, with emotional tools to cope in the present but also to deal with these issues in later life.
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I’ve trained in EMDR, schema therapy, CBT, psychodynamic and compassion-focused therapies.
Having the right fit (“therapeutic alliance”) with your psychologist is viewed as the most crucial factor in the healing process. I would encourage you to choose a practitioner with a broad life experience as well as a clinical training in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies. A former lawyer, I practised human rights & social justice law for years in the courts in the UK. This led to my interest in psychology & trauma & therapies to overcome psychological difficulties. I’ve lived in Canada, France, Italy & Scotland and have travelled all over the world, so I hope to have a background which may help you.
I’ve trained in EMDR, schema therapy, CBT, psychodynamic and compassion-focused therapies.
Having the right fit (“therapeutic alliance”) with your psychologist is viewed as the most crucial factor in the healing process. I would encourage you to choose a practitioner with a broad life experience as well as a clinical training in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies. A former lawyer, I practised human rights & social justice law for years in the courts in the UK. This led to my interest in psychology & trauma & therapies to overcome psychological difficulties. I’ve lived in Canada, France, Italy & Scotland and have travelled all over the world, so I hope to have a background which may help you.
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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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I am a counsellor, working outdoors, with psychodynamic therapy, (a form of talking therapy).
Are you someone who currently feels a deep sense of disconnect—from yourself and from others? Are you dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do these struggles leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Are you longing to break free from these struggles, to reconnect, and to discover your inner strength and resilience again? Are you searching for a feeling of belonging and reconnection in your life? My aim is to help you feel more present and alive again. I offer you a safe space, without judgment, where you can start to develop coping strategies that will help you add more joy to your life.
I am a counsellor, working outdoors, with psychodynamic therapy, (a form of talking therapy).
Are you someone who currently feels a deep sense of disconnect—from yourself and from others? Are you dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do these struggles leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Are you longing to break free from these struggles, to reconnect, and to discover your inner strength and resilience again? Are you searching for a feeling of belonging and reconnection in your life? My aim is to help you feel more present and alive again. I offer you a safe space, without judgment, where you can start to develop coping strategies that will help you add more joy to your life.
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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.
![Photo of Rachael Cook, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/552d4e23-937d-4aef-b5b4-ea1442df0a50/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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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.
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I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
![Photo of Tina Cameron - Cameron Counselling, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/496d8516-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer psychodynamic and person-centred therapy with a pragmatic and flexible approach designed to work with you to address your individual needs.
I am an experienced, well-qualified counsellor with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with an additional qualification for young people. I work in a warm and gentle way, offering a safe place for you to talk about the things that are troubling you. I see people struggling with a broad range of problems, e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them. I can help you through loss and grieving, cope with issues relating to abortion, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and so on. I work with people with eating disorders and body image issues. I am trained to work with people who are suicidal. ©
I offer psychodynamic and person-centred therapy with a pragmatic and flexible approach designed to work with you to address your individual needs.
I am an experienced, well-qualified counsellor with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with an additional qualification for young people. I work in a warm and gentle way, offering a safe place for you to talk about the things that are troubling you. I see people struggling with a broad range of problems, e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them. I can help you through loss and grieving, cope with issues relating to abortion, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and so on. I work with people with eating disorders and body image issues. I am trained to work with people who are suicidal. ©
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I'm a relational psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist.
I believe that what help us come unstuck is being in a therapeutic relationship with another person who provides care, empathy, and discretion while being a whole, honest, and personal human being. I will accompany you as we journey through what's causing you pain, anxiety, or grief, and provide you with the experience of being in a real relationship with someone who values you and, most importantly, wants to see you flourish. If you're looking for someone to tell you what to do, I'm not for you. But if you're looking for someone who'll help you to work out what's happened and how to move forward, please get in touch.
I'm a relational psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist.
I believe that what help us come unstuck is being in a therapeutic relationship with another person who provides care, empathy, and discretion while being a whole, honest, and personal human being. I will accompany you as we journey through what's causing you pain, anxiety, or grief, and provide you with the experience of being in a real relationship with someone who values you and, most importantly, wants to see you flourish. If you're looking for someone to tell you what to do, I'm not for you. But if you're looking for someone who'll help you to work out what's happened and how to move forward, please get in touch.
![Photo of Ali Anderson, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b4e08e51-1831-4e78-a3b6-a0320bc09bc3/1/320x400.jpeg)
We all need help sometimes. I believe we have the answers; sometimes we need a professional to help us access our own resources. I have been privileged over the years to work with a wide range of issues for couples, individuals and young people. Using an Integrative style incorporating elements of a variety of therapeutic modalities, Person centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and others. Clinical Hypnotherapy in the form of Rapid Transformational Therapy RTT. Clients who cannot access my therapy room or work commitments mean time is limited prefer to work on line. I have had great success in the UK and beyond. Looking forward to meeting you
We all need help sometimes. I believe we have the answers; sometimes we need a professional to help us access our own resources. I have been privileged over the years to work with a wide range of issues for couples, individuals and young people. Using an Integrative style incorporating elements of a variety of therapeutic modalities, Person centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and others. Clinical Hypnotherapy in the form of Rapid Transformational Therapy RTT. Clients who cannot access my therapy room or work commitments mean time is limited prefer to work on line. I have had great success in the UK and beyond. Looking forward to meeting you
![Photo of Emma Mackay, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f482b4fa-65f1-4180-b08d-cb8706376e83/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm trained in psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT and am also a practitioner of Narrative Therapy, using creative ways to honour our life stories.
Whatever the issues you’re facing right now, if they’re clouding your day-to-day life and you want change, we can work together. Even when things seem impossible or bleak, counselling conversations can help you feel better, reconnect with yourself and find hopeful ways forward. I offer a space and an opportunity to explore whatever is going on or holding you back from the life you want, giving you time to think through muddled thoughts and confusing feelings. Our conversations will help you identify and begin to meet your emotional needs and wants, freeing you to live your life more on your own terms.
I'm trained in psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT and am also a practitioner of Narrative Therapy, using creative ways to honour our life stories.
Whatever the issues you’re facing right now, if they’re clouding your day-to-day life and you want change, we can work together. Even when things seem impossible or bleak, counselling conversations can help you feel better, reconnect with yourself and find hopeful ways forward. I offer a space and an opportunity to explore whatever is going on or holding you back from the life you want, giving you time to think through muddled thoughts and confusing feelings. Our conversations will help you identify and begin to meet your emotional needs and wants, freeing you to live your life more on your own terms.
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There is an old saying that "Only when we are lost can we find ourselves again" and this is how I find many people experience their counselling journey. Welcome to Fern Talking Therapies. I'm Emma Thomson and I am a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist. I understand we are all unique and that no two people will ever need or want the same from therapy, so I will work closely with you to find the right way in your own time and will personalise your sessions around a plan we will agree together. I am trained in several methods of counselling including CBT, psychodynamic and humanism and we will choose what fits you.
There is an old saying that "Only when we are lost can we find ourselves again" and this is how I find many people experience their counselling journey. Welcome to Fern Talking Therapies. I'm Emma Thomson and I am a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist. I understand we are all unique and that no two people will ever need or want the same from therapy, so I will work closely with you to find the right way in your own time and will personalise your sessions around a plan we will agree together. I am trained in several methods of counselling including CBT, psychodynamic and humanism and we will choose what fits you.
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I specialise in psychodynamic treatments for mental illness in children and adolescents.
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 12 years experience working in NHS CAMHS teams and the charity sector. I offer brief, medium and long term psychotherapy for children and adolescents, and offer developmental support to parents and carers. I have specific training and experience in the treatment of adolescent depression, psychotherapeutic interventions for fostered, adopted and looked after children, and psychotherapy for university students suffering with mood disorders. I also offer psychotherapy to children and young people suffering from depression, who have a diagnosis of autism.
I specialise in psychodynamic treatments for mental illness in children and adolescents.
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 12 years experience working in NHS CAMHS teams and the charity sector. I offer brief, medium and long term psychotherapy for children and adolescents, and offer developmental support to parents and carers. I have specific training and experience in the treatment of adolescent depression, psychotherapeutic interventions for fostered, adopted and looked after children, and psychotherapy for university students suffering with mood disorders. I also offer psychotherapy to children and young people suffering from depression, who have a diagnosis of autism.
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"The effort to become human is among the very few things in a person's life that may over time come to feel more important to him than his personal survival" (T Ogden 1997). I am a professionally qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor. I have undertaken extensive continued professional development which has included training in the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life; Therapeutic Assessment; Infant Observation and Therapeutic Supervision. I have a particular interest in the relationship between shame and trauma.
"The effort to become human is among the very few things in a person's life that may over time come to feel more important to him than his personal survival" (T Ogden 1997). I am a professionally qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor. I have undertaken extensive continued professional development which has included training in the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life; Therapeutic Assessment; Infant Observation and Therapeutic Supervision. I have a particular interest in the relationship between shame and trauma.
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My studies and professional training were integrative, combining person-centred and psychodynamic therapies.
I have built up hundreds of hours in practice with people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them come to terms with a wide range of issues such as trauma, abuse, bereavement, relationship breakdown, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, isolation, body dysmorphia, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and sexual identity. Nature and my place in the environment have always been deeply important to me, and I am happy to consider outdoor and walking therapy. I also have a long-standing interest in existentialism, believing that we all have the capacity to create meaning and find peace within us, no matter how chaotic or painful life is.
My studies and professional training were integrative, combining person-centred and psychodynamic therapies.
I have built up hundreds of hours in practice with people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them come to terms with a wide range of issues such as trauma, abuse, bereavement, relationship breakdown, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, isolation, body dysmorphia, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and sexual identity. Nature and my place in the environment have always been deeply important to me, and I am happy to consider outdoor and walking therapy. I also have a long-standing interest in existentialism, believing that we all have the capacity to create meaning and find peace within us, no matter how chaotic or painful life is.
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I integrate psychodynamic and person centred disciplines helping clients to process their emotional difficulties for change and growth.
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing abuse, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.
I integrate psychodynamic and person centred disciplines helping clients to process their emotional difficulties for change and growth.
I know that the decision to seek therapy and to find a suitable therapist can be daunting, so my approach is to never forget what it is like to sit in the client’s chair. Whether you're going through separation and divorce, experiencing abuse, depression, trauma, generally feeling sad or struggling with other emotional issues, I can help. I am here for You.
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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.
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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.