Psychodynamic therapy
Explore how earlier experiences and ways of relating may be shaping how you feel and respond today.
Counselling in Hemel Hempstead & online
A space to pause, understand and move forward.
I’m Larraine Birkett, a BACP-accredited psychodynamic therapist. I offer thoughtful, confidential support for adults, older adults and young people—helping you make sense of what feels difficult and create room for lasting change.
- BACP Accredited
- In-person & online
- Sessions from £60
“A supportive relationship can be the catalyst for meaningful change.
Accredited in 2015
BACP accredited
50 minutes
Standard session length
Flexible
Brief or open-ended work
In person & online
Hemel Hempstead and UK-wide
Welcome
Experience, warmth and space to be heard.
Life can leave us feeling stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed by emotion, or disconnected from ourselves and others.
I offer a secure and caring environment where you can explore your inner world at your own pace. Our work is collaborative: we sit with what is happening, understand how patterns may have developed, and gently consider what can change or be accepted.
My background spans education, community projects, local authority work, schools, charitable organisations, the NHS and EAP services. I bring that breadth of experience to a small, personal private practice.
Where it supports the process, we can also draw on creative resources such as art or play. These are optional ways to explore what may be difficult to put into words.
See if we might work well togetherA flexible, considered approach
Therapy shaped around you
There is no single formula. We’ll agree an approach that reflects your needs, goals and circumstances.
EMDR
A structured approach that can help you process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Integrative & brief therapy
A tailored approach that can combine deeper exploration with practical, solution-focused work around a particular difficulty or goal.
Counselling supervision
A reflective, supportive space to think carefully about client work, professional development and therapeutic practice.
What I can help with
Whatever brings you here is welcome.
People come to therapy for many reasons. You may know exactly what you want to explore, or simply feel that something needs to change.
- Anxiety, stress & feeling overwhelmed
- Trauma & difficult past experiences
- Depression, loss & bereavement
- Relationships & relational patterns
- Identity, sexuality & self-esteem
- Neurodiversity & life transitions
- Work, redundancy & personal development
- Health, menopause & women’s issues
This isn’t an exhaustive list. If what you’re facing isn’t mentioned, you’re welcome to call and ask.
People I work with
- Adults
- Young people
- Older adults
- Trainee therapists
- EAP clients
Starting therapy
A simple first step
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1
Get in touch
Call, text or email to arrange a free introductory telephone conversation.
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Talk it through
We’ll briefly discuss what you hope for, any concerns, and whether working together feels right.
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Begin at your pace
If we decide to continue, we’ll agree a regular time and an approach that suits you.
Practical details
A regular space for you
Sessions are available face-to-face from my practice in Hemel Hempstead, online for clients in the UK, or by telephone.
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited) · First accredited in 2015
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Individual therapy
from £60 per 50-minute session- Where
- Hemel Hempstead HP2
- Formats
- In-person, online or phone
- Availability
- Flexible hours
- Concessions
- Limited reduced-rate spaces
Questions
It’s natural to wonder.
If you have another question, we can talk it through before you decide anything.
Do I need to know which type of therapy I want?
No. You only need to tell me what has brought you to therapy. We can think together about whether open-ended, EMDR or more focused short-term work may suit you.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality and its professional safeguarding limits will be clearly explained before we begin.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on what you want from therapy. I offer both brief, time-limited work and open-ended therapy, and we will review our work together.
Can we meet online?
Yes. Online sessions are available for people in the UK, alongside face-to-face and telephone appointments.
Do you offer supervision?
Yes. Supervision sessions are offered face-to-face or online. Please get in touch to discuss current availability and whether Larraine’s approach fits your practice.
Take the first step
Let’s have a conversation.
Arrange a free introductory telephone call to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see whether I may be the right therapist for you.