Psychotherapy

Hello. My name is Stephen, and I am a fully qualified, professional psychodynamic psychotherapist, registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), working to their codes of ethics.

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The terminology of therapy is often confusing, but the way I work means that: although whatever has brought you to therapy is manifesting itself in your day to day life, behaviours, thoughts and feelings, I believe that it's roots could be in your past, possibly as far back as early childhood.

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Starting in therapy can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore with you. I want to collaborate with you, for us to work together to really try and understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences,

and help you move forward.

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Perhaps you are feeling anxious, or are experiencing low mood. Maybe you have experienced a trauma, or are dealing with a lot of stress. Your relationships could be better, or you might want to make sense of your life so far. You might have suffered a loss, or simply feel that something isn't quite right, and that you need some help and support. These are just some of the presenting problems I can work with, and there are many more. 

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People come to therapy, amongst other things, for:

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• Anxiety

• Depression or low mood

• Stress

• Trauma

• Abuse

• Loss, bereavement or grief

• Relationship issues

• Low self esteem

• Work related issues, such as burnout or whistleblowing.

• Self harm and suicidal ideation

• Anger management

• LGBTQ+ issues

• Addiction

• Insomnia

• Sex issues

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There are just some of the presenting problems I am able to work with. Please get in touch to discuss how I can help.