Kathleen Versland

Mondays from 3:30 - 8:30pm

I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor and I specialize in working with Adults (18+) who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-confidence and self-esteem, family and relationship issues, trauma, anger, bereavement, amongst others. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space where, through self-reflection and exploration at your own pace, you can gain the knowledge, tools and insights needed to create lasting and meaningful change.  

In the psychodynamic / psychoanalytic tradition, I believe that by gaining insight into the unconscious dynamics that influence your thoughts and behaviours, you can experience lasting positive change in your emotions, confidence, relationships and mental well-being that goes beyond surface-level diagnosis and symptom management. I focus on working with you to safely explore and address deep-seated patterns that may be causing difficult emotions or preventing your from enjoying life to its fullest.

With over 20 years’ experience helping individuals achieve their personal and professional development goals as a leadership development executive, organizational psychology expert and executive coach, I deeply understand that many of the challenges people face (in our personal lives or in the workplace) are underpinned by emotional difficulties and long-established unconscious patterns and thoughts that are repeated from early life experiences. My interest and experience in helping people foster meaningful and lasting change in their wellbeing led me to undertake a Master’s Degree in psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling.

Academic Background & Qualifications:

Masters Degree (MA with Distinction) in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy*

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

Significant Ongoing Professional Development

*course name change in 2023

I work in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (located mid-distance between Lavenham and the Center of Bury) offering in-person psychotherapy and counselling to adults and young adults (18+).   I offer online sessions when meeting in-person is not a feasible option.  

I work with clients that have mild to moderate mental health concerns.  If you are experiencing severe mental health issues, please contact your GP or 111.  If your life is at risk, please contact 999.

In our initial consultation session together we will review what has brought you to therapy, your personal background, and any therapy/counselling and medical history. It is also a chance for us to get a sense to see if you are comfortable that we we can work together, ensure that my practice is suitable to meet your unique needs and answer any further questions you may have. This session will last 50 min (£75) .

I will then discuss with you my recommendations for future work together for you to consider, such as short term or long term therapy options. In some instances, the initial consultation may take more than one session to get a complete picture before a recommendation can be made.

Ongoing sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes (£75). 

Tuesdays 2pm - 8pm

Thursdays 9am - 3pm

I am a highly qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor and I specialize in working with Adults (18+) who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-confidence and self-esteem, family and relationship issues, trauma, anger, bereavement, amongst others.  I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space where, through self-reflection and exploration at your own pace, you can gain the knowledge, tools and insights needed to create lasting and meaningful change.

In the psychodynamic / psychoanalytic tradition, I believe that by gaining insight into the unconscious dynamics that influence your thoughts and behaviours, you can experience lasting positive change in your emotions, confidence, relationships and mental well-being that goes beyond surface-level diagnosis and symptom management.   I focus on working with you to safely explore and address deep-seated patterns that may be causing difficult emotions or preventing your from enjoying life to its fullest.

With over 20 years’ experience helping individuals achieve their personal and professional development goals as a leadership development executive, organizational psychology expert and executive coach, I deeply understand that many of the challenges people face (in our personal lives or in the workplace) are underpinned by emotional difficulties and long-established unconscious patterns and thoughts that are repeated from early life experiences. My interest and experience in helping people foster meaningful and lasting change in their wellbeing led me to undertake a Master’s Degree in psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Academic Background & Qualifications: 

• Masters Degree (MA with Distinction) in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching 
• Significant Ongoing Professional Development
  

I work in Hadleigh, Suffolk offering in-person psychotherapy and counselling to adults (18+)

In our initial consultation session together we will review what has brought you to therapy, your personal background, and any therapy/counselling and medical history.  It is also a chance for us to get a sense to see if you are comfortable that we we can work together, ensure that my practice is suitable to meet your unique needs and answer any further questions you may have.  This session will last 50 min (£75) . 

I will then discuss with you my recommendations for future work together for you to consider, such as short term or long term therapy options.  In some instances, the initial consultation may take more than one session to get a complete picture before a recommendation can be made.  

Ongoing in-person sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes (£75).