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PSYCHODYNAMIC
Psychodynamic therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that delves deeply into an individual's psychological and emotional life, rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory. During psychodynamic therapy, therapists work with individuals to explore their past experiences, particularly significant events in early family and interpersonal relationships, and how these experiences have shaped their personality, beliefs, and behaviors. At PSYWELL, our psychodynamic therapists are not only rigorously trained in psychodynamic principles but also educated in other psychotherapeutic theories and techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and humanistic psychology.
Counsellor Bio
Liu, Christine Principal Counsellor
Christine, graduated from University of Oxford with a major in social psychology and behavior. She is a certified member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling Society (NCS), holding professional credentials from the International Coaching Federation.
Her expertise includes addressing areas related to depression and anxiety, such as postpartum depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and OCD interventions, as well as intergenerational trauma and parent-child relationships. Christine is trained in psychodynamic and humanistic approaches and integrates various modalities to meet client needs.
BAI, Vanessa Senior COUnsellor
PhD in Developmental and Clinical Psychology from University College London. She has workedat the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Cambridge, at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, in the Student Support and Wellbeing Centre at University College London and in the Mental Health Department of Triple A Hospital in China.
She has extensive clinical and research experience in the area of interventions for depression and other psychological symptoms in minors and children, as well as many years of case management experience in the area of general psychological distress in adults (under 30 years old), such as anxiety, depression and low self-perception.
Meizhen LI, Senior Counsellor
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Hons) from the University of Southampton, a Master’s in Health Psychology from University College London (UCL). She is a BACP-registered psychotherapist with extensive clinical training in NHS-affiliated mental health services, including Shoreham-by-Sea CAMHS and the West Sussex Dementia Service. Her professional experience spans NHS Mill View Hospital, the Samaritans charity, and autism support organizations, where she has provided psychological support and interventions for diverse populations.
Meizhen specializes in psychodynamic therapy, providing a deep exploratory approach to uncover the root causes of emotional and psychological challenges. Her expertise includes depression and anxiety, self-identity and self-esteem issues, childhood trauma and PTSD, intimate relationships and interpersonal difficulties, grief and bereavement counseling, as well as workplace stress and career adaptation.
Niu，FLora Counsellor
Graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MSc in Counselling Studies, a COSCA-trained counsellor, and has also received training as a counsellor from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With a diverse background of working and studying in multiple countries, she possesses a profound understanding of common counseling issues within the Chinese and Scottish communities, along with extensive research and practical experience in cross-cultural psychological interventions.
She has a wealth of counseling experience, particularly with adult visitors aged 18-35. Flora specializes in areas such as intimate relationships, family of origin issues, interpersonal relationships, and emotional stress. Her training encompasses both psychoanalytic and humanistic approaches, and she undergoes over 150 minutes of individual and group supervision each week to enhance her counseling skills and knowledge.
