Elizabeth Akindutire
PSYCHODYNAMIC COUNSELLOR AND THERAPIST
Approach and background
People often come to therapy not because everything has fallen apart, but because something inside feels unsettled, or harder to carry than before. You might be managing well on the surface, while internally feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why familiar patterns keep showing up in your relationships or inner world.
My work is relational and Psychodynamic, and I have an interest in how earlier experiences and relationships continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others today. Some patterns once helped us cope or survive, while others can begin to feel limiting, leaving us conflicted or self-critical. I’m interested in what these patterns might have to tell us.
I pay attention not only to what’s spoken, but also to what emerges between us in the silences, emotional shifts and repeated themes, as these can hold important meaning. I’m interested in what becomes possible when we get curious about parts of ourselves that may have been ignored or felt too difficult to hold alone.
My work is informed by an awareness of culture, identity and representation, shaped in part by my own African heritage. I recognise how race, faith, belonging and intergenerational experiences can influence emotional life and relationships, and I welcome these themes, along with similarities and differences between us, into the therapeutic space.
My experience includes working with shame, identity and belonging, anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Whatever you’re bringing, there is space to explore it and make sense of it at a pace that feels right for you.
Training, qualifications, and experience
I am a qualified Psychodynamic Therapist (MBACP) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to their ethical framework in all areas of my practice. I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly undertake training to deepen and expand my clinical skills.
Before training as a therapist, I worked across a range of mental health and support services, supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs. These experiences strengthened my understanding of safeguarding, risk and the importance of trauma-informed, compassionate care.
Primary qualifications
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling & Therapy in the Community @ The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling
Availability, fees, and contact details
I currently offer in-person and online sessions.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory appointment.
Fees: £70 per 50-minute session- I offer a limited number of concessions.
Email: elizabeth@letsjourneytherapy.co.uk
Mobile: 07777620860