Psychodynamic Therapy

Feeling stuck or frustrated and unsure how to move forward? Overwhelmed, misunderstood or alone? I offer a supportive, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore and understand thoughts and feelings at times of difficulty or transition.

Whether you are facing a current personal difficulty, a challenge in your intimate or work relationships, or seeking an understanding of something deeper in your life, I can help you to make sense of your experience. Through exploring aspects of your inner world with me, you can develop a greater sense of self, improve feelings of well-being, and initiate meaningful change.

My Approach

My approach is psychodynamic and relational. This means thinking about the way present-day emotions, behaviour, and reactions to events are shaped and influenced by early relationships and past experiences. By thinking together about your thoughts and feelings (some of which may be unconscious), we can identify patterns and make connections which will give you a clearer understanding of and acceptance of yourself, and lead to greater well-being and emotional resilience.

Therapy does not provide a quick fix - it is through a gradual and thoughtful process of making sense of your inner world that shifts and possibilities can emerge. I will listen to you very carefully and provide a consistent, attuned, and collaborative space in which you can think, feel, and grow.

Issues I work with

I have experience of working with adults of all ages and from diverse cultural backgrounds on a variety of challenges and issues including:

Anxiety or worry
Depression and low mood
Stress and burnout
Eating disorders
Bereavement and grief
Illness and loss
Relationship and family difficulties
Work conflict
Sex and intimacy issues
Anger or conflict management
ADHD
Ageing and life transitions
Identity and cultural adjustment

About me

I originally trained as a nurse and for more than 20 years I have lived and worked in both the UK and France.

My nursing background underpins a deep understanding of health and wellbeing as a dynamic concept. Our sense of identity and feelings of belonging are shaped by many factors including our mind-body connections as well as social and cultural contexts. I am interested in changing experiences of the self through all stages of the life cycle and have worked with adults of all ages.

I hold a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from Birkbeck College, University of London, and I have counselling experience within NHS talking therapy services, bereavement services, and low cost community counselling settings.

What to expect

Therapy sessions with me are held weekly at the same reserved time and last 50 minutes. I do understand that life can be complicated and I will always try to offer an alternative time where possible.

We can work together on a specific issue for a set period of time or engage in more open-ended exploration.

My standard fee is £70 or 80€ per session - I can make adjustments according to individual financial circumstances.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and adhere fully to their ethical guidelines and standards for clinical practice.

Getting started

Taking the first step may feel daunting. If you get in touch we can arrange a time for an initial consultation in which we can meet each other, start to explore what brings you to therapy, and have an experience of what working together would be like. And from here we can then think about next steps.

If you would like to arrange an initial consultation:

UK: +44 7761 850362

FR: +33 7595 97761

Email: judylewistherapy@proton.me