Psychotherapy in Edinburgh & online
Individual psychodynamic psychotherapy offers space to explore the emotional difficulties, relationship patterns and past experiences that may be affecting your life now. I work with adults in Edinburgh and online, supporting greater self-awareness, understanding and lasting change.
Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Talking therapy offers a confidential space for personal exploration & growth where during sessions I support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself.
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy developed from psychoanalysis; it understands that early experiences in infancy & childhood shape our internal worlds, the ways we relate to others & ourselves. It can help with the emotional difficulties, behaviours & patterns that may get stuck or affect relationships, causing problems.
- Talking about difficult emotions or experiences encourages greater clarity in understanding the root causes of your struggles & allowing them to be worked through.
- Meaningful psychotherapy isn’t about ‘quick fixes’ or ‘how to’. It's about staying curious, seeing patterns & making connections within a supportive, steady & attuned relationship. It is a commitment & investment of time & money.
- Brief Therapy (or Counselling) is available for specific issues & may be useful for adults who have had longer term psychotherapy before.
Who is Individual Therapy for?
- Perhaps your marriage is feeling functional & lonely, or becoming a parent has upended your life & you feel regret over past decisions.
- Maybe you're dealing with other stress; at work, in your health or feel permanently busy but not happy.
- Perhaps you are in a place of exhaustion, despair or numbing your feelings.
- If you have thoughts like "What's wrong with me?" or ask yourself " why do I feel so sad/ anxious/ angry?" or wonder "Is this it?" then Psychotherapy can help.
- Together we can work towards improving your self esteem, shifting your mood, dealing with trauma, processing grief, helping you communicate more effectively & building healthier relationships with others.
How I work
- I am dedicated to guiding adult clients through their journey of healing & self-discovery, offering hope & understanding whilst facilitating positive change.
- By understanding the connections between your past relationships & experiences & your present difficulties you can cultivate greater self-awareness & make more sense of your inner world.
- My job is to listen deeply to you & your story & to help you make sense of repeating patterns, facilitating hope & change through an attuned professional relationship.
Client–therapist relationship
- Our client/therapist relationship is a deeply human connection built on trust, empathy & collaboration.
- I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your innermost thoughts & feelings without fear of judgement.
- My role involves careful listening, offering interpretations to enhance your self-understanding, whilst maintaining a consistent, supportive & compassionate presence throughout your exploration.
- This attuned, empathic connection is fundamental to the healing process.
- The relationship we form is fundamental to the healing process.
What is psychodynamic therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach rooted in the principles of psychoanalysis, focusing on the unconscious mind and its influence on thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, particularly very early relationships, shape current emotions and behaviours.
How does psychodynamic therapy Work
- As you gain deeper insight into your unconscious motivations & patterns, you can work towards resolving inner conflicts & fostering healthier coping mechanisms.
- This approach helps you explore your inner world, allowing yourself to be seen & understood in a kind & calm setting.
- In this way, you can understand the deeper causes of your emotional distress. The goal is to help you gain insight into your unconscious patterns, leading to greater self-awareness & emotional stability.
- Psychodynamic Therapy is not a quick fix. It is an investment in yourself with an attuned & highly qualified professional.
- If you have a specific concern then a brief intervention is possible (6-12 weeks) or you may benefit more from an ongoing therapy commitment.
If you’d like to explore whether psychodynamic psychotherapy could be right for you, book an appointment or arrange a free 15-minute telephone consultation.