Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Buzz works with people who find themselves at a significant turning point in their lives, whether in their relationships, at work or adjusting to life-changing events such as loss, trauma, bereavement or career change. Or they may be seeking deeper life meaning and purpose, finding themselves questioning long-held beliefs.

He works in a psychodynamic way, having been trained in the ideas and methods of Carl Jung, Donald Winnicott, Wilfred Bion and other leading thinkers in depth psychology. He has developed his own therapeutic approach, which aims to help people resolve difficult problems, realise their full potential and achieve more satisfying relationships.

Some people may have specific problems that can be worked through in brief psychotherapy, whereas others may need more time to explore underlying trends and patterns in relating to themselves and those around them, which can sometimes be hurtful or confusing.

The problems people want help with include:
·         Anxiety
·         Depression
·         Problematic or abusive relationships
·         Difficulties at work
·         Loss of motivation/loss of purpose
·         Feelings of isolation
·         Feelings of anger, guilt or shame
·         Poor body image
·         Disordered eating
·         Sexual problems
·         Poor self-esteem or self-confidence

Some people come with a clear issue, others may be feeling unfulfilled in their lives, sensing there is unlocked potential in them but unsure about how to access it.

While therapy cannot ‘fix’ every problem, it can help us analyse them creatively and constructively, enabling us to understand how and why we act as we sometimes do, and how this might be preventing us from living our lives more fully.

By developing a close working alliance with an experienced, professional therapist, it is possible to gradually work through and untangle some of these ‘knots’, allowing inner transformation and a change of attitude to occur. This is the aim of psychotherapy.

The first step is a consultation

Contact Buzz to briefly discuss your situation with him. An exploratory consultation can then be arranged. This will be a more in-depth meeting to think about the background to why you’re seeking help now. Planning any further sessions can be thought about at that time.

Buzz aims for a flexible, tailor-made approach by offering either short-term therapy (i.e a fixed number of sessions), or exploring at greater depth in a regular, but more open-ended way. Sessions are often once weekly, but can be more frequent if desired. This will be discussed at the first meeting as will be fees, which are calculated according to frequency and circumstances.

After agreeing how to proceed, the way is then open to develop a close working therapeutic alliance. In regular 50-minute sessions and in a confidential and safe setting, you can start to explore your internal world, thinking about how its origins and development might be affecting your current life.

Sessions are offered in person in Battersea and in London Bridge. Online sessions are also a possibility.

In Rome, Italy, Buzz offers Jungian coaching and counselling for individuals and couples.

You can contact Buzz at the email address or telephone number below, in complete confidence.

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