Psychodynamic Therapy

The aim of psychodynamic therapy is to bring the unconscious mind into consciousness – helping individuals to unravel experience and understand their true, deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them.

Through negative memories people often develop defences, such as denial and projections. According to psychodynamic therapy, these defences will often do more harm than good.

Ultimately, it is up to the therapist to help unpick the defences and explore any unwanted behaviour. Clients can learn new patterns of behaviour and ways of thinking that promote personal development and growth, helping them to overcome any limitations caused by unconscious feelings.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy – also known as client-centred counselling is a humanistic approach that deals with the ways in which individuals perceive themselves consciously rather than how a counsellor can interpret their unconscious thoughts or ideas.

The counsellor or psychotherapist in this approach works to understand an individual’s experience from their point of view – Helping them to reconnect with their inner values and sense of self-worth. This reconnection with their inner resources enables them to find their own way to move forward.

Solution-Focussed Therapy

Particularly helpful working short term, using a  behavoural toolkit. These can often be explored with each client and they may vary, depending on the client’s needs and presenting issue. Writing, drawing or practicing some breathing techniques, for example can be beneficial.

Integrated Therapy

Like many counsellors, I integrate the above modalities to suit each client. There is no one size that fits all.

Training

I also offer a number of workshops including:

• Dealing with  Change
• Stress Management
• Understanding how to work with people with mental health concerns
• Resilience
• Dealing With Difficult Behaviour
• Assertiveness and Confidence
• The Menopause

Workshops

When running a workshop, participants have said:

 ‘You run a great workshop and manage to keep everyone’s attention all the time – Not easy to do.’ RAF Officer at Career Transition Partnership

‘Very, interesting, invigorating and thought provoking.’ Researcher at St Andrews University

‘You share great insight into the minds and behaviour of individuals using theory and stories –  it really helps us to understand’. Fife College HNC students

‘Sylvia, I admire your energy and passion. Thank You’ . RNIB staff member

Fees

50 mins: £50

Trainee Therapy Fees:  £25

Counselling:         Most clients will aim to meet once every week or fortnightly to get into a rhythm of a working relationship. However, we can work together to be flexible whatever your needs are. Work can be online on TEAMS or by Telephone.

Coaching: https://www.pampeterscoaching.com.  Pam is a friend and an ex colleague and a very professional coach.  Please get in touch if you would like to discuss coaching as an alternative to counselling.