Dena Cohen

Sometimes life feels difficult, overwhelming, or uncertain. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or isolated? Do you want to improve your quality of life, or improve your relationships?

Whatever the case, I’m here to help. I have an MSc in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I have trained in humanistic integrative therapy, as well as other modalities. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood.

I work with clients with a wide range of issues, like anxiety, depression, conflict with family or friends, loss, and recent or older trauma.

Have you heard the saying that the past shapes our future? Well, it’s true. Oftentimes, we find ourselves stuck, or doing unproductive things because of previous experience.  We may believe that we have no choice, or feel that things can never change, and we must resign ourselves to our fate.

Well. I’m here to change that belief. Because there is hope, and things can change. Although the past does have the power to influence our future, it doesn’t have to determine our future. Together, we can discuss and explore why we do what we do, so that we can begin to take control, increase our understanding and improve our quality of life.

Sometimes clients ask me if I’m shocked or horrified by their problems. They think that there’s something wrong with them, or they’re crazy, or they’re ‘too much’. My response is: despite people coming in all colours and creeds, some things are universal, like relationship issues, anger, anxiety etc. The backgrounds and details differ, but human pain and suffering is universal. And this is precisely what I’m here for.

It's very meaningful and humbling to me, working as a psychotherapist, and being entrusted with people’s private, personal lives. I regard the things you share with me as sacrosanct.

I have been privileged to be able to help my clients feel better, function better, and understand themselves better. It is extremely meaningful watching my clients make real, transformational improvements in their lives.

Sometimes, it takes a few sessions before my clients begin to feel better, and sometimes it happens instantly.  

To set up our first session you can call or message me on 07968 172 332, or email me at codena3@gmail.com.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to meet and get to know each other. I would learn from you what is happening in your life and what you are looking for. You could ask me any questions, and it would give you an idea of what our therapy would be like.