ISTDP Psychotherapist
Real, lasting change; Not just insight or coping techniques.
Many people try to cope with difficulties or make sense of their struggles.
But the same problems often return, because most therapy focuses on managing or explaining rather than resolving what’s driving them.
ISTDP is different.
It’s a specialist, evidence-based therapy that helps unlock what’s been keeping you stuck so change can begin.
For many people, there’s real movement from the first session; a sense of clarity, relief, or momentum they haven’t felt in years.
And because progress is faster, therapy often takes fewer sessions overall, making it a more cost-effective option than standard weekly therapy.
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This approach is for you if…
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You’ve reached the point where coping with things like anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or self-criticism isn’t enough.
You want to resolve what’s driving these struggles, not just manage them and you’re ready to do the focused work it takes to get there.
ISTDP psychotherapy works at depth, helping you move past long-standing blocks in a shorter time frame than standard therapy.
It’s for you if:
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You’ve already tried other forms of therapy or self-help but the same problems keep resurfacing
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You want to face the underlying feelings driving your anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties
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You’re ready for a more active, collaborative process rather than just talking things through
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You value making real progress now rather than continuing to circle the same issues
Therapy that works with what’s underneath
When you’ve been stuck for a long time, it can feel like nothing will shift.
My job is to help you change that, by working with you to reach the root of the problem and start moving it.
That’s why we begin with a full two-hour appointment, not to assess, but to start the work that matters most.
This extended time builds momentum, allows us to work in depth, and means we can begin creating the kinds of shifts in one meeting that might otherwise take weeks or months to reach.
For many people, this is the point where things start to make sense, and where they begin to feel clearer, lighter, and more able to move forward.
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Getting Started Is Simple
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If you’re ready to take the next step, get in touch.
You’re welcome to reach out with any questions. I can help you get a clearer sense of how this approach works and whether it feels like the right fit for you.
There’s no pressure, just an opportunity to ask what you need and feel more confident about moving forward and see if we can work together to help you make the changes you're after.
What Clients Say About This Work
Ben helped me work through a variety of issues. He was compassionate, understanding and professional throughout our sessions.
Thanks to the work we did, I’ve become more at peace with myself and feel like my whole life has changed.
I couldn’t recommend him more.
Ben recognised topics that were emotionally loaded for me and helped me to work through them very sensitively, but also efficiently.
He made me feel very comfortable, and we got through a lot in a short space of time. He is clearly very intelligent, experienced, well read, and passionate about his work.
We touched on topics such as dealing with emotions, anger, anxiety, communication in my relationships, and unhealthy coping mechanisms after a difficult childhood and addiction.
I felt safe, supported and respected. Ben was able to pick out the important parts of my brain dumps and offer constructive points of view in a sensitive way.
Worth every penny.
I’d had a few different types of therapy before, and they helped a bit, but I always felt like I was going round in circles.
With Ben, it felt like we were actually getting to the root of things, not just talking about the same stuff over and over.
It really made a difference.
I feel more like myself now, and things don’t feel as stuck anymore.
Clinical supervision for therapists
I provide supervision for therapists from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. Supervision is a space to help you develop as a therapist and become more effective in your work by:
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Understanding clients’ anxiety and defensive patterns more clearly
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Making more confident moment-to-moment decisions in sessions
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Working through challenging or stuck cases with greater clarity
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Strengthening your therapeutic presence and effectiveness
Whether you’re newly qualified or more experienced, supervision supports your growth and confidence in handling complex clinical work.
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