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Psychodynamic Therapy
Understanding What’s Beneath the Surface
Have you ever found yourself reacting in ways you don’t fully understand—repeating the same patterns in relationships, feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, or carrying emotions that don’t seem to have a clear cause?
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on what’s happening beneath the surface. It helps you explore how your past experiences, unconscious thoughts, and early relationships may be influencing how you feel and behave today.
You don't have to go through this alone
Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but it's often the first step towards positive change. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can talk freely.
How does Psychodynamic Therapy Work
Reprocessing response to distress and trauma
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of counselling that looks at the deeper root of emotional difficulties, rather than just the symptoms.
Instead of only focusing on what’s happening right now, we explore:
⬩ Past experiences and relationships
⬩ Unconscious thoughts and feelings
⬩ Repeating patterns in behaviour
⬩ Emotional triggers and responses
By bringing these into awareness, you can begin to understand why you feel the way you do—and start making lasting changes.
What Psychodynamic therapy can help you with
Feel stuck in the same patterns or behaviours
Struggle with anxiety, stress or low mood
Find relationships difficult or repetitive
Experience emotions that feel overwhelming or confusing
Have unresolved past experiences or trauma
What Happens in a Session?
Sessions are calm, confidential and led at your pace.
In times of need, I understand that it can be difficult to face your issue and a therapist at the same time. Clients are encouraged to explore and speak freely about anything that comes to mind, such as: current issues, fears, desires, goals etc, however, there’s no pressure to have all the answers. The process is about gently uncovering insights together.
We’ll begin by exploring what’s brought you to therapy, and over time we may look at:
⬩Your past experiences and how they’ve shaped you
⬩ Patterns in relationships and behaviours
⬩ Thoughts and feelings that may sit just outside your awareness
We will establish Key points in all the issues discussed. Focusing on recognising, expressing and overcoming negative feelings and repressed emotions.
Is Psychodynamic Therapy Right for You?
This therapy may suit you if:
Many people come to therapy knowing something doesn’t feel right, but not knowing exactly why. This approach helps connect the dots so may suit you if:
⬩ You want to understand the root cause of how you’re feeling
⬩ You’re open to exploring your past and patterns
⬩ You’re looking for long-term emotional change, not just quick fixes
If you’re unsure, we can always talk it through together.
What Results Can You Expect?
Psychodynamic therapy is often a deeper, more reflective process compared to short-term approaches. Clients will start to discover and explore new methods and learn to analyse and resolve current issues to change their behaviour through this deep analysis of earlier experiences and emotions.
Over time, you may begin to:
✔️ Recognise patterns you weren’t aware of before
✔️ Understand emotional triggers more clearly
✔️ Feel less controlled by past experiences
✔️ Develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others
Change doesn’t happen overnight—but it tends to be more meaningful and long-lasting.
A Safe Space to Explore
A warm, non-judgemental environment
One of the most important parts of psychodynamic therapy is the relationship we build.
I provide a warm, non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly and feel heard. This sense of safety allows you to explore thoughts and feelings you may not have been able to before.
Still wondering if therapy is right for you?
Read the most commonly asked questions here
Unlike EMDR and Kinetic Shift, Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the deeper causes of emotional difficulties, often linked to past experiences and unconscious patterns. While some therapies focus on managing symptoms, this approach looks at the root cause to create longer-lasting change.
It varies from person to person. Some people attend for a shorter period, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore things more deeply. We’ll work at a pace that feels right for you.
Not straight away. We start with what feels most important to you. Over time, we may explore past experiences if they feel relevant and helpful.
Rather than giving direct advice, I help you understand your thoughts, feelings and patterns so you can make your own meaningful changes.
Yes. Everything discussed in sessions is kept strictly confidential, providing a safe and private space for you to talk openly.
To book a counselling session with Michelle, please call on 01352 836059
Alternatively, you can fill in the contact form here or email directly info@therapybymichelle.co.uk and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.