Alun Davies

Maybe you feel something isn't right in your life. You're looking for something to change but are not sure exactly what that would look like. 

I offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, where we explore our conscious and unconscious wishes, fears and motivations. We do this through a special kind of listening and talking as we explore you day to day struggles, your life story, and also your place in society. Whatever brings you to begin psychotherapy, the aim is to discover yourself, giving you greater freedom to enjoy love, play, work and the challenges of life. 

I see this as a collaborative process between myself and the clients and I will listen to whatever you need to talk about without judgment. 

Some of the particular areasI have worked with have been:

Anxiety

Depression

Anger

Lack of fulfilment/feeling lost in life

Psychologically derived sleep issues

Difficulty with relationships or intimacy

Conflicts with friends and social circles

Grief

Sexuality and gender identity issues

Trauma

I work with people from a range of backgrounds but have particular experience with people from the LGBT+ community, including those with substance dependence issues. I have also worked extensively with people under NHS mental health services, along with their family and carers.

I work with clients in person from my practice rooms in London Bridge and Elephant and Castle, and also online.

Our first session is a chance for us meet and discuss the kind of work you wish to do. I will ask about your history, hopes and expectations from therapy, and you will be able to ask me questions and get a sense of what it will be like to work with me.

The initial session is usually quite structured and you will likely have a lot to tell me, in which case I may suggest we continue our introductory work into a second session.

I will go through the contract which covers confidentiality, payments, cancellation and holiday policy and will provide you with a copy to read in your own time as well.