Psychodynamic counselling is deeply rooted in the theories of Sigmund Freud, although it has since evolved with contributions from other thinkers.

Psychodynamic counselling offers a space to explore the deeper layers of your emotional life. It’s based on the idea that our early experiences, especially in childhood, shape how we feel, relate, and respond in the present. Sometimes, patterns from the past continue quietly beneath the surface, influencing how we see ourselves and others without us even realising.

A helpful way to picture this is the iceberg metaphor: what we are aware of- our thoughts, feelings, and actions - is just the tip. Most of what drives us lies below the surface, out of sight. These hidden parts of the mind can shape our behaviour, emotions, and relationships in powerful ways. In therapy, we gently bring these hidden patterns into awareness. This can help you understand long-standing struggles, make sense of confusing feelings, and begin to shift what no longer serves you.

What might we explore together?

• How past relationships affect your current ones.

• Ways you protect yourself emotionally and how these might limit you.

• Feelings that seem out of place, overwhelming, or hard to name.

• A sense of being “stuck” or disconnected from yourself.

Psychodynamic counselling can support you with:

• Anxiety or low mood

• Depression

• Relationship challenges

• Grief, trauma, or loss

• Identity questions or low self-esteem

• Addictions

• A general sense of emotional unease.

You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit. Many people come simply because they want to understand themselves more deeply, find meaning, or grow emotionally.

If you are drawn to the idea that our inner world holds stories worth listening to and that healing can come from insight and connection, psychodynamic counselling can offer you a thoughtful and transformative path.