I'm Adam, a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist based in Brighton & Hove. I work with adults across a range of difficulties and life stages, in both short and long-term therapy. I'm drawn to psychodynamic work because it goes beneath the surface, exploring how past experiences and relationships continue to shape how we think, feel and function today.
I'm here to help you explore what's currently happening and why. In our work together, you'll have a space where you don't need to perform or pretend, where you can be honest about what's really going on. We'll look at what brings you to therapy, the thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep coming up, and work to understand what they might be telling you. This kind of work takes time and commitment, but it can lead to meaningful, lasting change.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Some of the things I most commonly work with include:
Anxiety
Including panic attacks, social anxiety, or persistent unease
Depression
Low mood, stuckness, loss of meaning or purpose
Disconnection
Feeling cut off from yourself or from others
Relationship patterns
Repeated breakdowns, fear of intimacy, conflict avoidance
Trauma
Whether recent or historic, including painful family patterns
Self-esteem
A sense that something is fundamentally wrong with you
Chronic feelings
Such as shame, guilt, anger, loneliness
Bereavement & loss
Grief, loss of identity, or difficult life transitions
Men's issues
Identity, relationships, and the pressure to cope alone
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a talking therapy that focuses on the deeper roots of what you're experiencing. Sessions are open and conversational, following what feels most relevant or pressing for you, rather than working to a fixed agenda. Over time, patterns and connections begin to emerge that can shift the way you understand and relate to yourself and others.
Here's how we'd typically work together:
I offer a free 15-minute phone call where we can have a chat about what's going on for you. There's no obligation to proceed.
If we decide to work together, our first session is an initial consultation where I'll take time to get to know you and understand what's bringing you to therapy.
From there, we move into weekly 50-minute sessions. Therapy works best with consistency and commitment, so I'd encourage attending weekly where possible.
A few things that might be useful to know:
I work in person in comfortable therapy rooms in Brighton & Hove, and online via Zoom.
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly at the same time each week.
Fees are £60 per session. I have a limited number of reduced-fee spaces available, please do get in touch to discuss.
If you're wondering whether therapy, or working with me, might be helpful, please get in touch. I offer a free 15-minute phone call where we can have a chat about what's going on for you and whether working together feels like a good fit. There's no obligation to proceed.