Abigail Baker MBACP (Accred.), Therapist,
Dip. Counselling

What is Psychodynamic Therapy?
 

Psychodynamic therapy is based on the understanding that our past experiences, relationships and unconscious patterns can continue to influence how we feel, think and relate to others in the present.

Many of the people I work with find themselves repeating painful relationship patterns, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or feeling affected by experiences from earlier in life that continue to impact their relationships, sense of self, and emotional wellbeing.

Often these ways of coping developed for important reasons earlier in life, even if they no longer feel helpful now.

Therapy offers a space to begin exploring these patterns with curiosity, compassion and greater understanding.

I believe that early relationships and experiences can shape how safe we feel with others, how we manage emotions, and how we see ourselves. Together we can begin to notice these patterns and make sense of how they may be affecting your life today.

An important part of psychodynamic therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. My aim is to provide a safe, reliable and non-judgemental space where you feel able to explore difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.

 

Over time, therapy can help you to develop greater self-awareness, process underlying emotional pain, and create more choice in how you relate to yourself and others.