psychodynamic therapy
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talking therapy that helps you understand how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you think, feel, and relate today.
Rather than focusing only on current symptoms, it works at a deeper level—helping you make sense of recurring patterns, emotional responses, and difficulties that may feel hard to shift. Central to this approach is the understanding that early relationships and life experiences continue to influence how we experience ourselves and others.
This is a relational approach. It recognises that we are shaped through our connections with others, and that patterns formed in relationships can repeat over time, often outside of awareness. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes part of the work, offering a safe and professional space to explore these patterns with care and curiosity, and to begin to experience new ways of relating.
individual & relational work deep work
Psychodynamic therapy can support both individuals and couples.
Individual therapy offers a space to explore your inner world, your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and personal history, and how these shape your current life.
Psychodynamic therapy looks beyond immediate, surface-level issues to the underlying patterns that shape how we relate. It helps work helps you understand why these patterns arise in the first place, often tracing them back to earlier life experiences. This deeper exploration can support more meaningful and lasting change over time.
The aim is not simply to manage symptoms, but to support deeper, more lasting change over time.
what to expect:
Counselling can be short-term or longer-term, depending on your needs and the type of approach you choose.
Sessions are usually held weekly and last 60 minutes*, though this may vary according to the practitioner and the issues you bring.
Before starting on your theraputic journey, you’ll be offered a free, pre-contractual call, giving you the chance to discuss your needs, ask questions, and ensure you feel comfortable with the counsellor’s approach.
*from time to time your practitioner may suggest booking a longer session depending on circumstances, and they will discuss and agree this with you as necessary.
what to expect:
Psychodynamic therapy may be helpful if you are experiencing ongoing anxiety, low mood or emotional distress, difficulties in relationships or repeated patterns, a sense of feeling stuck or unable to move forward, loss, change or life transitions, low self-esteem or identity concerns, or the impact of past experiences or trauma. The aim is not simply to manage symptoms, but to support deeper, more lasting change over time.
Counselling can be short-term or longer-term, depending on your needs and the type of approach you choose.
Sessions are usually held weekly and last 60 minutes*, though this may vary according to the practitioner and the issues you bring.
Before starting on your theraputic journey, you’ll be offered a free, pre-contractual call, giving you the chance to discuss your needs, ask questions, and ensure you feel comfortable with the counsellor’s approach.
*from time to time your practitioner may suggest booking a longer session depending on circumstances, and they will discuss and agree this with you as necessary.
your practitioner
Karen Undrill
Counselling Practitioner
price
Couples work can take longer from time to time. If your practitioner feels that you might benefit from a longer session, they will discuss this with you during your consultation.
60 minutes for couples is priced at £70
