Lesley Mitchell

I am a qualified, accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist. I provide a safe, calm, confidential space in which you can begin to talk about what is troubling you. 

My approach is psychodynamic. This is a form of therapy where we look at the past to help us understand what is happening in the present. Past experience forms our core beliefs about ourselves and our relationships. Because these beliefs form when we are very young, we may not be aware of them. They may later emerge as relationship patterns that unaccountably seem to repeat or as recurring feelings, such as anxiety, anger, sadness or emptiness, that seem to make little sense and may feel overwhelming at times. For this reason, psychodynamic therapy can be helpful both where the cause of unhappiness is clear, such as with a difficult relationship, a life change or a painful loss, and also where the cause is less obvious.

By working together we can begin to notice and explore things that you might do or think without being aware of them. With increased self-understanding your relationship with the world is more able to become true to yourself. This will allow you the opportunity to develop a more authentic sense of self and to create a more fulfilling connection with yourself and with others.

If you feel that therapy could be helpful for you, you are welcome to contact me by telephone or email to talk about your situation and to discuss setting up an initial consultation. I will attempt to respond to all enquiries promptly.