Sara Sukhija, BACP

Psychodynamic work and online therapy options

Psychodynamic counselling helps people see recurring patterns in feelings and relationships. It focuses on connections between past experiences and present emotions, which can be useful for issues like attachment, abandonment and trust. This approach often leads to clearer self-understanding and fewer repeated difficulties.

In practice, psychodynamic sessions involve talking about memories, dreams or repeated reactions, and noticing how these show up now. The therapist listens for themes and gently reflects them back so clients can test new ways of thinking and relating. This method can be paired with simple coping strategies when day-to-day relief is needed.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that suit each person's goals and preferences, reviewing progress and adapting where needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan fits their life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold a longer conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can suit brief check-ins, day-to-day support or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and travel.