What is psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a talking treatment rooted in the tradition of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan. It engages with the unconscious—the hidden patterns, slips, repetitions, and memories that shape your life in ways both familiar and obscure. This work is not about self-improvement or performance—it is about coming to know yourself differently.
In this work, you are invited to speak freely and openly, in a space where you are not judged or directed.
Over time, patterns begin to emerge—traces of early experiences, repetitions in relationships, and the unspoken logic of desire—opening new possibilities for understanding and change.
How I work
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a talking treatment that unfolds over time. Unlike more directive forms of therapy, I don’t give advice or offer solutions. Instead, I listen—carefully, and without judgement. The work is led by your speech: what you say, how you say it, and even what remains unsaid.
Sessions typically take place once or twice weekly, at the same time each week, and last between 20-50 minutes. This regular rhythm supports the unfolding of the work and the building of a therapeutic frame.
What brings someone to therapy isn’t always clear at first. You may be experiencing anxiety, sadness, difficulties in relationships, or a more general sense of unease or confusion. Whatever it is, you begin by speaking—without pressure or expectation—allowing space for something new to emerge.
My approach is grounded in the traditions of Freud and Lacan, which means I work with the unconscious. Patterns, slips, repetitions, and memories can all hold meaning that is unique to you. This work is about coming to know yourself differently.
If you are unsure whether this space is right for you, we can arrange an initial consultation to explore it together.