Peter Evans

Hello,

I am an experienced and understanding psychodynamic counsellor and I am a registered member of both the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Additionally, I have practised as a pharmacist in the community for many years. I provide open-ended psychodynamic counselling exclusively on Microsoft Teams, Zoom and telephone. No need to travel!

I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where your thoughts and feelings can be brought, shared and explored. I work with clients who are seeking the support and insight that will enable them to manage and/or overcome their: anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties or addictions.

We are all capable of holding on to negative thoughts and feelings such as doubt, fear, anger and resentment (especially when we have never received the emotional support that we need). Harbouring these thoughts and feelings affects how we relate to other people and diminishes our total life experience. Understanding and contextualising negative feelings and beliefs loosens their hold over us!

Your past does not define you!

By exploring the psychodynamics of our inner worlds and identifying our blind-spots we gain access to an expanded range or relational options and ultimately to a new and fuller way of being in the world.

Reaching out is the first step towards recovery!

Please telephone or email me to ask any questions that you may have about the therapy that I provide. There is no charge for an introductory call and it provides us with the opportunity to meet, take an initial look at your current issues and to agree on a mutually convenient time for your therapy sessions.

Peter Evans

Please telephone my mobile number 079 7209 8163 or email peter.evans93@btinternet.com

Further information:

Our blind spots can cause us to repetitively interpret situations in a biased way. They significantly affect how we relate to other people. Effectively they restrict our range of options in relationships and in this way often lead to a sense of being stuck.

Below is an analogy that illustrates how emotions such as anxiety, anger, despair and depression can come about when old templates or old points of reference are being used as a guide.

Imagine navigating around present day Britain using a 1950's or even a 1970's road map for reference. You are referring to an out of date map for guidance so consequently the reality of the present day road network will seem alarming and confusing to you. Some routes indicated on your map will no longer exist. Unexpected routes will present! This disorientating and alarming experience could undoubtedly activate a wide range of distressing emotions. The following are some of the emotions that I think could be experienced: confusion, panic, fear, insecurity, anger and frustration.

It is important to know when to set aside our old out of date references in order to become free to engage authentically and constructively in the present.