Psychodynamic Therapy

Understanding Yourself More Deeply

Exploring the past to create meaningful change in the present.

At times, we find ourselves repeating patterns, feeling emotions we cannot explain, or struggling with relationships and choices that feel difficult to shift. These experiences often have deeper roots shaped by early relationships, unspoken beliefs, and parts of ourselves we may not fully understand.

Psychodynamic therapy offers a thoughtful and compassionate space to explore those deeper layers. It is a process of self-discovery that can lead to insight, emotional healing, and lasting personal growth.

As a psychologist, I offer psychodynamic therapy to support individuals who are seeking not just relief from symptoms, but a richer and more authentic connection with themselves and others.

What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that helps people explore the underlying emotional and relational patterns that influence how they think, feel, and behave. It recognises that current difficulties often have origins in past experiences, particularly those from childhood and early relationships.

Rather than focusing only on immediate problems or surface-level solutions, this therapy helps uncover what is happening at a deeper level within the unconscious mind and brings those insights into the present.

It is a gentle, open-ended process where you are supported to speak freely, reflect honestly, and grow in understanding of your inner world.

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How Psychodynamic Therapy Can Help

This approach can be especially helpful for people who:

Feel stuck in familiar but unhelpful patterns
Experience anxiety, sadness, or emptiness that is hard to explain
Have difficulties in relationships or struggle to trust others
Carry unresolved grief or trauma
Want to explore identity, meaning, or purpose
Have tried other therapies but feel something deeper needs attention

Healing Trauma and Strengthening Relationships

Trauma
Whether from childhood, relationships, or life events often lives on in the body and mind in ways we do not fully understand. Psychodynamic therapy helps by gently uncovering how these experiences have shaped your sense of self, your emotional responses, and your beliefs about safety, trust, and connection. Rather than focusing only on the event itself, this approach pays close attention to the emotional impact of trauma and the ways it continues to influence your life.

Relationships
Relationships too are shaped by early experiences and unconscious patterns. You may find yourself drawn to the same types of people, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to maintain closeness or boundaries. In psychodynamic therapy, we explore how your past has shaped the way you connect with others and help you develop more fulfilling, secure, and compassionate relationships.

This deeper awareness allows for healing at the root, not just temporary relief. By understanding where your struggles come from, you gain more freedom to choose differently, and to build relationships based on your current needs and values, rather than past wounds.