People seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons. You may be aware of a specific problem, for example bereavement, problems at work, or a lack of connection in relationships. Or perhaps it’s less clear. You may be feeling a general sadness or sense of hopelessness, or have a lack of meaning or purpose. There are many different reasons to start – psychotherapy can help at any stage of life.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of in-depth therapy which aims for a better understanding of ourselves and our inner world. It emphasises the importance of unconscious processes and past experiences. Often, difficulties we experience in our present lives go beyond the current problem and are rooted in the past. Psychotherapy’s exploratory approach provides a space for important thoughts, feelings and questions to emerge at the right time.
In a space where you can speak freely and be listened to without judgement, we can think together about what is troubling you and identify unhelpful patterns or thoughts. Gaining insights into these connections can be difficult, but engaging with the psyche in this way can also bring relief and open up new ways of thinking – creating possibilities for long-lasting change.
Danielle Berry 