Oksana Perry

I offer in-person and online counselling. I work with adults, children and adolescents.  

I currently have some limited availability. 

Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, academic challenges, identity, self-esteem, loss, and trauma? Are you curious about your inner emotional life? It is not easy to seek help for emotional difficulties, and finding a counsellor who is a good fit can be an overwhelming process. In my private practice, I approach counselling with compassion and curiosity, building a relationship of trust with my clients to help them feel heard and understood. 

I am a psychodynamic counsellor registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (麻豆原创). I adhere to the professional standards and ethical codes set by both organisations.

I offer counselling to adults, children, and young people in a quiet, central part of Wells, Somerset. My wide range of life experiences prior to becoming a therapist has deepened my appreciation for the diversity of human experience. I welcome individuals from all cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and I approach each person as unique.

Psychodynamic counselling can help with a wide range of emotional difficulties, including:

Low mood or depression

Anxiety or constant worrying

Relationship struggles or fear of closeness

Low self-esteem or feeling 鈥渘ot good enough鈥�

Grief and loss

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed

Anger that feels hard to control or understand

Self-harm or addictive behaviours

Difficulty coping with change

A sense of emptiness or confusion about identity.

In counselling, we gently explore the hidden layers beneath these experiences. As you begin to see where certain feelings come from, you can start to respond to them differently. This process can lead to greater self-awareness and emotional relief. 

Please visit my website for more information about my practice:

www.operrytherapy.co.uk

I see clients in person in my consulting room in a central, yet quiet location in Wells, Somerset.  Free parking is available nearby. 

My room is comfortable and spacious. There is a waiting room should you arrive early.

I offer an initial 15-minute telephone consultation to determine whether we are comfortable working together and whether my approach is helpful to you. The initial phone consultation is free with no obligation on either side.

I work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective, helping people understand how their current feelings and behaviours may be shaped by past experiences and unconscious processes. This approach can lead to meaningful and lasting change, not only alleviating symptoms but also fostering a healthier emotional life.

You don鈥檛 need a diagnosis to benefit. Many people come simply because they want to understand themselves more deeply, find meaning, or grow emotionally.

On-going counselling sessions are held at the same time every week, last 50 minutes, and cost from 拢55 to 拢65 per session. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Prior to becoming a therapist and social worker, I had an academic career and hold a PhD.  

Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling 鈥� Children & Young People (kitemarked by the British Psychoanalytic Council)

BSc Social Work degree

Ph. D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Narrative Therapy (Level 1) 

Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2)

Mindfulness UK Teacher - Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion Qualification Course