What to expect
Initially there is a consultation giving you the opportunity to assess the setting and chemistry. I would take notes and listen to your background. This would also give you the opportunity to let me know what brings you to therapy. Sometimes one consultation isn't enough to determine if this is the right therapeutic modality for you and we can arrange a follow up session to help decide.
If you choose to move forward with the process, the psychodynamic way of working is divided into two approaches. There is ‘open ended therapy' which, as the title suggests, can continue for as long as is needed. The sessions occur at the same time and day of each week.
There is also ‘brief therapy' which consists of a fixed number of once weekly sessions for an agreed length of time. This generally lasts for around 12 - 15 weeks in duration. The sessions would take place at the same time and day of each week. We would work to uncover the central issue which essentially attempts to address, succinctly, the client's present and chronologically endured pain.
Sessions last 50 minutes and regular attendance is encouraged.
I only offer 1-2-1 face-to-face in person therapy at my consulting room.
