Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Brighton

Much of our experience is shaped by processes that are not fully within conscious awareness. Thoughts, feelings, and patterns in relationships often have a history that is not immediately visible, yet continue to influence how we live in the present.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of talking therapy that offers a space to explore these underlying patterns over time. Through the therapeutic relationship, and by attending to what may be difficult to articulate, it becomes possible to develop a deeper understanding of oneself.

I am currently training to become a psychodynamic psychotherapist at Birkbeck, University of London, working towards professional accreditation. I am based in Brighton and am not yet offering private clinical work.

Why Psychodynamic Psychotherapy?

Psychodynamic therapy is concerned with understanding how past experiences, unconscious feelings and established patterns of relating can influence our present lives.

Working with a psychodynamic therapist involves exploring these patterns through conversation, paying attention not only to what is consciously understood but also to feelings and experiences that may be less immediately accessible.

This process is not about quick solutions, but about gradually recognising how certain ways of relating or responding have developed, and how they might begin to shift. As awareness develops, patterns that may once have felt fixed can begin to change.

People seek psychotherapy for many different reasons. Psychodynamic therapy may be helpful for those experiencing anxiety, low mood or difficulties in relationships, as well as those who feel stuck or uncertain about aspects of their lives.

These difficulties might include:

  • Anxiety or a persistent sense of unease

  • Low mood or depression

  • Difficulties in relationships

  • Feeling stuck or uncertain about direction

  • Repeating patterns that are hard to change

  • Loss, grief or significant life changes

  • Problems with self-esteem or confidence

  • A sense that something isn't quite right, even if it is hard to put into words