Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an insight-oriented approach that explores the underlying emotional and relational patterns that may be contributing to current difficulties. It aims to support deeper self-understanding and greater awareness of how our experiences and relationships can influence the ways we think, feel and relate to ourselves and others.

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As therapy progresses, clients can develop a deeper understanding of their own needs, boundaries, and ways of relating to others. By exploring past experiences and patterns within relationships, therapy can create opportunities to develop new ways of understanding and responding to ourselves and others, and supporting meaningful and lasting change.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapeutic approach that can help clients process traumatic experiences.

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Sometimes experiences from the past can continue to feel emotionally present, even when we know that they are over. Memories may remain associated with intense emotions, distressing beliefs about ourselves, and physical sensations in the present. EMDR aims to support the processing of these experiences so that they become less distressing in the present. 

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EMDR involves recalling aspects of a distressing experience while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or alternating tapping. The process is carefully paced, and therapy begins with preparation and the development of strategies to support a sense of safety and emotional stability before working directly with distressing memories.

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EMDR is commonly used in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, and can also be helpful with other distressing experiences. Treatment is tailored to each person's circumstances, needs and readiness.