Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling in London, Marlow and Online
Groupwork and Outdoor Therapy in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Dr Esther Ramsay-Jones MSc BPC
There are many reasons people wish to speak with a therapist. Sometimes a point is reached in life where questions begin to surface about relationships, work or friendships: this may leave doubt and uncertainty both about others and oneself. While this can be an anxious time, it can also be one that allows for exploration and the development of deeper insight into repetitions and patterns that you are beginning to notice. It can be daunting to make that first step to speaking with someone who is not part of your circle, though sharing your feelings and thoughts with a therapist who has no preconceptions of your experience can also be liberating. Finding a person who you feel comfortable with is important, so that the process becomes one you can gradually learn to trust.
About
I am an experienced psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist, with specialisms in palliative psychotherapy and grief work. For over fifteen years I worked in care contexts, working with and developing services for adults, older people, and those who are adjusting to life with a long-term condition.
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I have also worked in university counselling services with young adults. I am also a senior tutor, lecturing on clinical training courses in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy.
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As well as more formal settings, I co-facilitate a therapeutic group in Braywick Nature Reserve for those coming to terms with the death of a partner.
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I am a registrant with the British Psychoanalytic Council, subject to the organisations code of ethics. While I have an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a PhD in the relational field of people living with dementia, I see therapeutic work as being an experience of ongoing learning of a different nature, and one in which the relationship is always central to the process of developing understanding that may lead to change and acceptance.
