Frequently Asked Questions

Psychodynamic counselling focuses on understanding how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape the way you feel, think, and relate to others in the present. It offers space to explore difficulties in depth rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Psychodynamic counselling may be helpful if you’re interested in exploring recurring patterns, emotional difficulties, or long-standing issues, and if you’re open to reflective, exploratory work rather than quick fixes.

There is no fixed number of sessions. However, psychodynamic work usually benefits from a degree of continuity. If the therapeutic fit feels right for you as the client, and the counsellor believes you are likely to benefit from this way of working, it is generally recommended to consider an initial commitment of around 8–12 sessions, which can then be reviewed together as the work develops.

Sessions are usually held once a week at the same time to provide consistency and continuity. Some flexibility may be possible depending on availability, which can be discussed during the initial assessment.

Yes. Sessions are offered online, allowing you to access counselling from a private and comfortable space of your choosing.

Each session lasts 50 minutes.

Fees are discussed clearly during the initial contact and assessment stage, so you know what to expect before committing to ongoing sessions.

Yes. Counselling sessions are confidential. Confidentiality and its limits will be explained clearly at the outset, in line with ethical and professional standards. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), confidentiality may only be broken in specific circumstances relating to serious risk or safeguarding concerns.

Before beginning ongoing sessions, a free 30-minute telephone assessment is offered. This provides an opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions, and consider whether working together feels appropriate for both client and counsellor.