One-to-one psychotherapy
My practice is anchored in a deep reflection on what it means to be human in our times. Life is increasingly complex and full of dilemmas which are common to us all. During upheaval, talking to a caring therapist can be a great way to make sense of it all.
I also work as a scientist, so seeking truthful answers has long been a significant path in my life. Psychotherapy too is a truth-seeking process, where the act of living itself is under the microscope. We build a ‘therapeutic relationship’ where trust and openness are the foundation of our work. In this space, my hope is that everything can be laid out and experiences held close can be unlocked and explored.
"There are two kinds of secrets. The ones we keep from others and the ones we keep from ourselves." — Frank Warren
Therapy with me offers a way for you to discover what is really going on for you, and an opportunity to understand the life events and relationships that may have shaped you. The more deeply we understand ourselves, the better able we are to make good decisions that are truly in our own best interest.
My work with clients draws on the best traditions and research within the field of psychotherapy. This includes existential philosophy, person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive and behavioural processes and neurobiology. There are many different kinds of conversation we can have but put most simply, we will explore what it means to be you and how you can move towards the change you are seeking.
Testimonial
"I worked with Rob at Hogchester for just over a year. He really listened to me. By skilfully guiding me through some dark and uncomfortable times he has enabled me to morph into a newer and brighter version of myself. Thank you Rob!"
Couples Therapy
Getting the support you need
Relationship counselling provides a safe place for couples to explore the depth and breadth of their relationship; what is going well and what are the issues that have brought the relationship into therapy.
I work to facilitate better communication and a deeper mutual understanding of the relationship dynamic. My belief is that the relationship will always have been ‘co-created’, i.e. both partners share responsibility for where things have got to, and both will have to change in order to shift the status quo. My work is to challenge and support that change process.
I bring a relational and psychodynamic approach to couples therapy, where all the questions of life can be explored. How did we get here and why did we fall in love? What is the story that we are telling together and what are the dreams that are contained or perhaps unfulfilled? Sometimes we have to go right back to our individual roots to really understand what is going on together and in the present.
I am optimistic that change is always possible. In a long-term relationship there can be many different chapters and doing therapy together can be a rejuvenating process of growth, change and reclamation. However, it remains a simple truth that not all relationships can be preserved and this should not be attempted at all costs. When it becomes apparent that it is truly over, I work to facilitate a compassionate ending and invite exploration of the most thoughtful way to disentangle the relationship.
Contact Rob Powell:
rob@hogchester.com
07714 291846
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