Psychodynamic Counselling: Understanding the past to make sense of the present
Many people consider counselling at times of difficulty or change, perhaps during a life transition, after a loss, or when things simply feel out of step. You may be managing longstanding patterns that are hard to shift, or reacting in ways you don’t fully understand. Psychodynamic counselling offers a space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface, to help you feel more connected to yourself and more grounded in your life.
This way of working is rooted in the understanding that our experiences shape how we relate to the world today, not just in our thoughts, but in how we feel, respond, and connect with others. Often, we repeat patterns without fully realising it. Psychodynamic counselling gives us time and space to become curious about those patterns, and to see how they may be playing out in the present. It’s not about finding quick solutions, it’s about making meaningful sense of your experience, so change can grow from there.
Why People Come to Counselling
You don’t need to be in crisis to begin counselling. Many people come because something in their life isn’t quite working, or because they want to understand themselves better. You might be:
- Going through a major life change such as a relationship ending, career transition, or becoming a parent
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Navigating grief, loss, or bereavement — whether recent or from long ago
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Struggling with a sense of emptiness, lack of direction, or low self-esteem
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Experiencing anxiety, depression, or a general sense of unease
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Repeating the same relationship dynamics and wanting to understand why
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Feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that still seem to affect you today
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Simply wanting to know yourself more fully and live with greater authenticity
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