Psychodynamic Counselling in Epsom, Banstead and online

A Space to Feel Heard and Understood

There are times when life can feel difficult to manage. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or struggling with relationships, or perhaps noticing patterns in your life that are difficult to understand. Sometimes it can be hard to make sense of how you're feeling, particularly when you've been carrying things for a long time.

Whatever brings you to counselling, you don't need to have everything worked out before starting. We can take time together to explore what's happening in your life and begin to make sense of the things that are troubling you.

What Brings People to Counselling?

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may recognise some of these experiences:

• Feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted.

• Finding relationships difficult or noticing painful patterns that seem to repeat.

• Struggling with self-esteem, guilt, shame or a sense of not being good enough.

• Living with the effects of trauma, loss or difficult earlier relationships.

• Exploring autism, ADHD, masking, burnout or a sense of being misunderstood.

• Going through changes in your life or questioning your sense of identity.

Sometimes there isn't one particular difficulty. You may simply feel that something isn't quite right and want time to understand yourself more fully.

How I Work

My training is in psychodynamic counselling, which means I’m interested in how our earlier experiences and relationships can shape the way we feel about ourselves, relate to others and respond to situations in our lives today.

I also recognise that everyone is different, and what helps one person may not be right for another. For me, the relationship we build is an important part of counselling, allowing us to develop trust, explore your experiences together and find a way of working that feels right for you.

During our sessions, we can take time to make sense of what is happening in your life, including feelings or patterns that may be difficult to understand. You can talk openly about whatever is on your mind, even when it feels confusing or difficult to put into words. There is no pressure to have all the answers, and we can work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

What Counselling May Offer

Counselling can provide an opportunity to understand yourself and your relationships in greater depth. It can also help you explore how your emotions, nervous system and the environment around you influence how you feel and respond to everyday experiences.

As you develop a greater understanding of yourself, you may begin to recognise patterns, respond differently to challenging situations and feel more confident in your own choices.

The aim isn't to change who you are, but to help you understand yourself more fully and find ways of living that feel right for you.

Getting Started

Finding a counsellor can feel like an important decision, and it's understandable to want to know whether someone feels right for you.

I offer a short introductory call so that we can talk about what brings you to counselling, answer any questions you may have and consider whether working together would be helpful.

There is no obligation to arrange ongoing sessions.

Practical Information

I work with adults and young people on a short-term or open-ended basis. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). All work is confidential and conducted within professional and ethical guidelines.

Fees are £70 per 50 minute session, payable on the day.

Phone: 07533 698084