Individual Psychotherapy & Counselling in Canterbury
We provide a safe environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns, gaining a greater awareness and insight and move towards a more integrated and connected self. Unlike couples or family therapy, individual therapy focuses solely on you. This enables a deeper understanding of the issues you are facing and more time for developing coping strategies to help you handle difficult situations.
We have significant experience supporting individuals navigating a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges. Our expertise allows us to offer deep-reaching support for:
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Neurodiversity & Development: ADHD and Autism, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
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Mood & Anxiety: Depression, Generalised Anxiety, and Agoraphobia.
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Trauma & Recovery: PTSD and cPTSD, Trauma, and recovery from Sexual Abuse.
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Relationships & Identity: Relationship Issues, Narcissism and Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, and Transgender issues.
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Behavioural Health: Addiction and complex patterns of behaviour.
Our Approach: Beyond Talking Therapy
We are experienced in providing psychoanalytical psychotherapy, a form of talking therapy developed by Sigmund Freud. Our sessions focus on exploring unconscious thoughts, feelings and memories to gain insight into psychological conflicts and patterns of behavior. Through this process, individuals delve into past experiences, dreams and free associations to uncover underlying issues and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. The therapeutic process aims to resolve inner conflicts, alleviate emotional distress, and promote personal growth and self-awareness.
Chris has studied psychoanalytical principles and practice to Masters degree level (Birkbeck 2023).
"By deploying the insights of Jacques Lacan, Donald Winnicott, and Harry Guntrip, we provide a deep analysis to help you discover patterns that may be affecting your emotional and psychological wellbeing."
What to Expect from Your First Session
This might be your first experience of therapy, so we seek to put you at ease in a safe, confidential environment. We will ask about your expectations and what you would like to achieve from counselling. Working with you, we will discuss options and agree on a goal to work towards. Finally, we will explain how we ensure you get the best possible service at an affordable rate.