Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for High-Functioning Adults

Therapy with me isn't based around a fixed programme or set of exercises. We start with what has brought you to therapy and try to understand what is happening in your life, your relationships and how you experience yourself.

What brings you here may not be entirely new, but something may have shifted — in your circumstances, your relationships, how you feel about yourself, or simply in your readiness to give it some attention. Understanding why therapy feels important now can be a useful place for us to begin.

The aim is to develop a relationship in which you can talk openly and be curious about yourself without having to worry about how you may be judged for what you say. As we work together, we may begin to notice familiar ways of relating to other people that also appear between us. Rather than deciding whether these are good or bad, we can try to understand how they developed, the purpose they may serve and what they mean for you now.

This way of working is often described as psychodynamic and relational. It pays attention to how past and present experiences, relationships and what happens between us can help us understand you more fully.

If you would like to read more about how sessions are arranged, see Fees & Practicalities. If you would prefer to speak directly, please get in touch.