Relationships

Relationships with partners, family, friends or colleagues shape so much of how we feel. When they are difficult, or when the same patterns keep coming up, it can be helpful to understand why.

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What it can feel like

Some people notice they find it hard to trust others, worry about being rejected, or end up in similar dynamics again and again. Others find conflict difficult, struggle to say what they need, or feel lonely even when surrounded by people.

These patterns often make sense when we look at where they came from. Understanding them can make it easier to relate to others, and to yourself, in a different way.

How therapy may help

Individual therapy can help you understand the patterns you bring to relationships, how they developed and what keeps them going. From there, you can explore what you would like to do differently and practise new ways of relating.

How we work with this

Our psychologists bring different perspectives, including systemic, mentalisation-based and cognitive analytic ideas, which can be especially useful for understanding relationships. Your initial assessment will help you both decide what to focus on.

If you’d like to talk it through

You don’t need to be sure this is the right page for you. The first step is the same whatever brings you here.

  1. Day one

    Get in touch

    A short online form

    Tell us a little about what you are looking for. A sentence or two is plenty; you don’t need to explain everything.

  2. Within two working days

    A 15-minute conversation

    Free, no obligation

    A relaxed call at a time that suits you, to talk through what is going on, ask questions and see whether Elementa feels like the right fit.

  3. When you’re ready

    Initial assessment

    50 minutes · £120

    A longer session with your psychologist to understand what has brought you here and what you would like to change. Afterwards, you receive a short written summary and a proposed plan.

  4. Then

    Ongoing therapy

    50-minute sessions · £120

    Regular online sessions, reviewed together as you go so the work stays focused on what matters to you.

Who you could work with

On the introductory call we’ll help you think about which of our Clinical Psychologists is best placed to support you.

  • Dr Abi Watkinson

    Clinical Psychologist

    I’m interested in how people make sense of what has happened to them. Therapy is often about finding a version of that story you can live with.

    Brings experience from adult, CAMHS and forensic services to thoughtful, collaborative work with adults.

  • Dr Laura Day

    Clinical Psychologist

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Send us a few lines and we’ll arrange a free 15-minute call at a time that suits you. You can ask anything, and there’s no obligation to continue.

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