Are you feeling lost, sad or worried? Perhaps you've had a feeling that things are not OK for a while but have felt you have to manage on your own?  Counselling and therapy can be helpful in tough times and when you feel stuck, and talking to a trained therapist can in itself bring relief – it will give you the opportunity to share all your thoughts and feelings with someone outside of your daily life, in a safe and non-judgemental setting. It can help you to understand patterns of behaviour, thoughts and feelings and to find a way forward so you can live in a way that feels more fulfilling for you. Together we will explore how your life experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings, patterns of behaviour and relationships and together we'll work to make sense of these. We might talk about significant relationships (past and present), memories, dreams, and things that are important to you in life. This type of therapy can help you gain new insight, clarity and ways to deal with difficult situations more effectively as it addresses the root causes of the problems you are experiencing. As we might need to dig a little deeper, it isn't a quick fix, but it can be a real investment in yourself and your future.The aim of psychodynamic counselling is to also explore aspects of yourself you are less conscious of – helping you to uncover and understand more deep-rooted feelings and patterns of thinking in order to resolve them and make lasting changes. Your sessions are a space for you to talk about anything that is important to you – including thoughts and feelings you may feel you can’t express anywhere else for fear of being judged or misunderstood.  While starting with a new therapist can feel daunting, therapy can also quickly become a safe haven in your week and a place where you feel validated and supported.People seek therapy for many reasons and you don't have to be at your lowest point or to have a specific reason to come to therapy.