Amanda Strang

I work with people who are suffering. Life can feel difficult ; some people feel stuck in a life without meaning irrespectice of their achievements. Others are wanting to make sense of something specific which has happened/ happening in their lives. Others want to understand themselves more and how they relate to others at work and in their friendships and personal relationships.

Some people feel stuck in repeating patterns of behaviour, and experiences in their working, and personal relationships leaving them with difficult feelings including anger, anxiety, depression, sadness and confusion.

Life can feel as if it lacks meaning and perspective.

It is my hope that in listening to, and thinking with people in a safe private setting that they will develop the inner resillence to make sense of what's troubling , and understand the past in the present as a means to gain a fresh perspective on life and understanding of oneself and others.  

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with people facing a broad range of emotional difficulties.

You may be feeling stuck in a life which seems to lack meaning, despite your achievements; or perhaps you want to make sense of something specific which has happened/is happening in your life. This could include difficulties in making or sustaining relationships, bereavement, past trauma, or in making a decision about something troublesome.

Unresolved negative emotions including anger, anxiety, confusion, depression, embarrassment, inner loneliness, lack of self-esteem, resentment, shame and suicidal thoughts, can be difficult to share with friends, family or partners, or to resolve alone.

Psychodynamic therapy seeks an understanding of the past in the present so as to gain a fresh perspective on life, and an understanding of oneself and others as the means to change the future.

It is my intention that in listening to, and thinking with, you in a safe, comfortable, confidential setting that you will develop inner resilience to voice and make sense of troubling emotions and thoughts.

I have experience of providing psychotherapy to individuals in private practice, charities, NHS psychotherapy services (including sexual abuse), and in providing counselling for a bereavement charity.

I offer psychotherapy sessions on an open-ended basis. The ending is kept under review and can be discussed at any point in the work. Weekly sessions of 50 minutes duration are available to you for as long as it is useful, and would take place on the same day at the same time.

You can contact me on my practice mobile (07874 229344) - if you get through to voicemail, your message will be confidential, and I will respond as soon as I am able to do so. Alternatively, you can e-mail me at amandastrang1@yahoo.co.uk.