Gershon Portnoi

I'm a psychodynamic psychotherapist which means my work with people usually focuses on past events to understand what is happening in the present. 

By exploring this, we might be able to gain insight into your life, in order that you can understand yourself a bit better.

Usually, this type of therapy would be open-ended which means, by definition, that there is no fixed end date, although we will regularly reflect on the work, with a view to working towards an end point.

In addition to open-ended therapy, I also offer short term work, which consists of 12 sessions that are mainly focused on a specific issue.

Although I work with both men and women, I do have a particular interest in working with men who find it difficult to talk about their feelings.

I have consulting rooms in North West London, Central London, and I also work online. 

Choosing to get help is often the most difficult part of anyone's journey, which is why I try to make the first stage of the process as straightforward as possible, as it's never easy.

I always offer an initial consultation, which consists of two 50-minute sessions where we will meet to discuss why you have decided to begin therapy.

After that, we will discuss the options for therapy. These are either open-ended, where we meet on the same day, at the same time every week, or it might be a shorter piece of work, where we will spend 12 sessions focusing on a specific issue.

Once we have agreed on the best course of action, you will receive a contract which outlines my commitment to you, and your commitment to your therapy. 

I currently have availability.

I'm a psychodynamic psychotherapist which means my work with people usually focuses on past events to understand what is happening in the present.

By exploring this, we might be able to gain insight into your life, in order that you can understand yourself a bit better.

Usually, this type of therapy would be open-ended which means, by definition, that there is no fixed end date, although we will regularly reflect on the work, with a view to working towards an end point.

In addition to open-ended therapy, I also offer short term work, which consists of 12 sessions that are mainly focused on a specific issue.

Although I work with both men and women, I do have a particular interest in working with men who find it difficult to talk about their feelings.

I have consulting rooms in North West London, Central London, and I also work online. 

Choosing to get help is often the most difficult part of anyone's journey, which is why I try to make the first stage of the process as straightforward as possible, as it's never easy.

I always offer an initial consultation, which consists of two 50-minute sessions where we will meet to discuss why you have decided to begin therapy.

After that, we will discuss the options for therapy. These are either open-ended, where we meet on the same day, at the same time every week, or it might be a shorter piece of work, where we will spend 12 sessions focusing on a specific issue.

Once we have agreed on the best course of action, you will receive a contract which outlines my commitment to you, and your commitment to your therapy.