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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Path to Deeper Understanding and Healing

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and provide a therapy that is compassionate, insightful and helps you explore and understand the deeper parts of your mind. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, our work together can help you uncover patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

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WHAT IS PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY?

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a form of therapy that invites you to explore your unconscious mind. In this safe and confidential space, you’ll be encouraged to express yourself freely, whether through words, feelings, dreams, or even moments of silence.

 

Over time, this process can help you bring unconscious patterns to light, understand the root causes of your struggles, and gain new perspectives on your life and relationships.  

 

Unlike some therapeutic approaches that focus only on symptoms or behaviours, psychoanalytic psychotherapy digs deeper into the “why” behind what’s happening in your life. This exploration can reveal how past experiences, childhood relationships, and unconscious beliefs are influencing your present thoughts and actions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THERAPY

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey, and every client’s experience is unique. However, there are some things you can generally expect from working with me:

A Safe, Non-Judgmental Space 

This is your time to explore whatever is on your mind, without fear of judgment. I believe in the importance of building trust and mutual respect so that you can feel open to whatever arises in therapy.

A Focus on Understanding and Insight 

Therapy isn’t just about talking—it’s about uncovering deeper insights into who you are, why you behave the way you do, and what has shaped your inner world.

Deepening Emotional Awareness and Tolerance 

In therapy, we’ll explore your emotional responses and help you build a better understanding of your feelings. Through this process, you’ll develop greater emotional tolerance, learning to sit with difficult emotions instead of avoiding or suppressing them. This awareness can lead to more balanced emotional responses and a greater sense of inner peace.

Building a Strong Therapeutic Relationship

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy the relationship between therapist and client is key. We’ll explore how our interactions can illuminate your inner world and provide a space for healing.

A Journey of Self-Discovery 

Through regular sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and dreams in a way that promotes self-discovery and growth. Over time, this exploration can help you achieve greater emotional well-being

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY?

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can benefit anyone who feels like they’re struggling with inner conflicts, emotional difficulties, or unresolved issues. Some people seek therapy when they feel stuck in recurring patterns of behaviour, while others may be looking to understand themselves more deeply and live with greater awareness.

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Common reasons people come to psychoanalytic therapy include:

  • Feeling disconnected or distant from others

  • Struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem

  • Experiencing challenges in relationships

  • Dealing with trauma or unresolved grief

  • Seeking personal growth and self-awareness

  • Navigating life transitions, like career changes or major life events

A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH

While traditional psychoanalysis is rooted in Freudian theory, contemporary approaches emphasise the importance of the therapeutic relationship, recognising that the connection between you and your therapist plays a central role in your healing.

 

We view the therapy room as a space for collaboration, where we work together to explore your inner world in a non-judgmental, compassionate way.​ We focus on understanding how unconscious material shows up in your day-to-day life. This could include recurring patterns in relationships, self-destructive behaviours, or feelings of anxiety or depression that seem hard to explain.

 

By exploring these patterns, we can help you become more aware of the forces driving your behaviour, and ultimately, empower you to make conscious choices that align with your true self.

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