My approach

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Depth work that goes beyond managing symptoms — interested in the unconscious patterns and inner conflicts that drive how we think, feel and relate.

How this work is different

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy works differently from CBT or short-term counselling. Rather than focusing on changing specific thoughts or behaviours, it's interested in understanding what's underneath — the unconscious patterns, early experiences and inner conflicts that shape present-day difficulties in the first place.

This is sometimes called psychodynamic therapy or depth therapy — terms that overlap with psychoanalytic work and point toward the same interest in underlying patterns rather than surface symptoms.

This isn't about quick fixes. It's the emotional equivalent of what many of us do by going to the gym — except we're honing our minds rather than our physique. The work takes time, and it asks for genuine curiosity about yourself.

Psychoanalytic
Exploring unconscious patterns, early experiences and inner conflicts that shape present-day difficulties — including defences, repetitions and what we can't quite see on our own.
Jungian
Drawing on archetypes, dreams and the deeper symbolic life of the psyche. Particularly relevant if you're interested in meaning, creativity, or a sense of something larger at play in your difficulties.
Relational
The therapeutic relationship itself is a tool. What emerges between us in the room often reflects patterns from the rest of your life — and working with that directly can be transformative.

What happens in a session?

Sessions are 50 minutes long, held weekly via secure video call. There's no set agenda imposed from outside — you bring what's on your mind, and we work with whatever emerges. Sometimes that's a specific event or feeling; sometimes it's a pattern you've noticed repeating across relationships or situations.

Silence has a place in this work too. Not the awkward kind, but the kind that allows something unspoken to surface. You won't be interrogated or told what to think.

How long does it take?

There's no fixed number of sessions. Some people come for several months and feel they've reached a natural pause; others work for years. We'll talk openly about how the work is going and what you're hoping for — but the pace is yours, not imposed from outside.

Is online psychoanalysis possible?

Yes — and research supports this. Working online means you can access depth psychotherapy regardless of where you live in the UK, without the additional stress of travel. Many people find they settle into online sessions quickly, particularly once the therapeutic relationship is established.

Read more: Can you do psychoanalysis online?

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