Amanda Davis - Advanced Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling

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Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
11 Orchard Street | Bristol | BS1 5EH | UK

British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

I provide Face to Face Counselling and Psychotherapy in Bristol

I offer fees on a sliding scale depending on your financial situation (no proof required).
Individuals: first session set at £35.00, subsequent appointments between £30.00 and £40.00 - 50 minutes.
Approximate length of therapy: ongoing
Languages: English

I offer Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Services for these Issues

Anger, Anxiety, Childhood Issues, Depression, Fear, Grief, Loneliness, Loss, Low Self Esteem, Personal Relationships, Unresolved Issues

My Counselling and Psychotherapy Therapeutic Approaches

Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Gender

Female

Clinical Experience in Counselling and Psychotherapy

I have provided counselling and psychotherapy in Bristol for 8 years. My experience ranges from short term counselling contracts of 4 sessions to long term psychotherapy contracts lasting several years. Most of my clients have had counselling or psychotherapy for 1 to 2 years. I see clients once a week usually, though some clients find it more helpful to come twice a week. Counselling and psychotherapy is usually face to face but some clients find it useful to lie on the couch.

What to Expect during Counselling and Psychotherapy

Many people experience difficulties that can be resolved without outside help. However, sometimes difficulties persist, causing unhappiness at home and at work. This may be because the current situation is stirring up deeper feelings the person is not consciously aware of. Counselling and psychotherapy can help individuals to understand hidden aspects of themselves.

I work psychodynamically and psychoanalytically. Some people think this means focusing on their childhood but this is a misunderstanding. The focus in on current difficulties a person is experiencing and information and knowledge about childhood is used primarily to help make sense of what feels difficult now. Of course sometimes people do want to speak in confidence to someone about issues from their past and feel secure that they will be listened to and not judged. The past cannot be changed but feelings about what happened can be explored and one can hope to come to terms with what felt difficult or unfair.

I provide a reliable setting and the person coming to see me is encouraged to speak about whatever is foremost on his or her mind. The sessions also provide a space for reflection on past or present issues. By listening I hope to help the person to reach a deeper self-understanding, opening the way to change. As our relationship evolves and insights unfold he or she usually discovers more satisfying ways of coping with problems and feelings.

Clinical Qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy

British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) Registered Psychodynamic Psychotherapist since 2011
Advanced Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling - Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC) London (UK) 2008

I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I abide by the Code of Ethics of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Additional Information

I usually suggest to people that we meet twice initially and think together about the therapy to decide what is most helpful for that person.

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Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
11 Orchard Street | Bristol | BS1 5EH | UK

My Consulting Address is in easy reach of: St. Augustines, Bristol, Broadmead, Tyndalls Park, Kingsdown, Southville, Clifton, Redcliffe, Temple Meads, Bristol Temple Meads, Hotwells, St. Judes, Bedminster, Pylle Hill, Montpelier, Cotham, Totterdown, St. Agnes, Redland, Ashton Gate

Nearest Train Stations: Bristol Temple Meads, Clifton Down, Bedminster, Redland, Montpelier, Parson Street, Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road, Sea Mills, Shirehampton

Wheelchair access: Yes