Specialist psychotherapy service: professional support with Oksana Perry

Finding the right psychotherapist is an important step, and it usually involves some nervousness. For a great number of people, it is crucial not only to find an experienced professional but also to get acquainted with the way the meetings will take place, with expectations of the therapy, and whether they will feel safe enough to talk openly. That is why getting to know the psychotherapist’s approach is an integral part of therapeutic relationship. The specialist psychotherapy service offered by Oksana Perry is based on professionalism, confidentiality and an individual approach to each client.

How psychotherapy service works in the psychodynamic approach

Oksana Perry is a psychodynamic psychotherapist certified by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). Her practice follows the professional and ethical codes of conduct of both bodies, ensuring that every client receives professional and ethical care.

The psychodynamic approach allows us to look not only at current problems, but also at the underlying causes of emotional difficulties. Often, our responses are influenced by past events or relationships, which we may be unaware of.

Psychotherapy can be useful for people facing a variety of life challenges, including:

• anxiety or depressed mood;
• depression;
• relationship difficulties;
• experiencing loss, grief, or psychological trauma;
• self-esteem or personal identity issues;
• addictions;
• persistent feelings of emotional discomfort for no apparent reason.

According to the British organization Mind, around one in four adults in the UK experiences some kind of mental health problem each year. This shows that seeking help from a psychotherapist is a common and responsible way to take care of your well-being.

First meetings: getting to know each other, trusting each other, and determining the direction of work

The first session is not an assessment or a test. The primary purpose of this meeting is the creating a safe space in which the person can share their experiences, problems, and expectations from therapy.

In the first session, Oksana Perry carefully listens to the client, helps clarify what has brought the client to therapy, and explains the possible next steps. Meanwhile, the client is free to ask any questions and find out if he/she feels comfortable communicating with this particular therapist. There is no need to start therapy right after – it is always up to the client.

In case there are doubts about if you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, you can use her free telephone consultation in advance.

Service psychotherapy: an individual format for different needs

Each client brings his/her story into the therapy; therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This is the reason for the necessity of short-term and long-term collaboration in service psychotherapy.

For somebody, several sessions are sufficient to cope with particular life circumstances or overcome the hard times in life. For others, it requires more time and gives an opportunity to dive into personal experience, recurring patterns of behavioral and inner conflicts.

Sessions take place once a week and last 50 minutes. The regularity of the process is an important feature of psychodynamic therapy, as it ensures the creation of a stable environment for the gradual overcoming of emotional problems.

Research by the British Psychological Society states that systematic psychotherapy has a positive impact on the development of therapeutic alliance, which is regarded as one of the key elements of successful psychological help.

Working with adults, children, and adolescents

One of the strengths of Oksana Perry’s practice includes her specialization in working not only of adults but also of children and teenagers. She has received specialist training in the psychodynamic counseling of children and teenagers, and also assists parents in understanding the emotional needs of the child.

Childhood and adolescence are characterized by the active formation of emotions, so assistance from a specialist will be helpful in the case of any stress, problems with learning, relationships with peers, or adaptation issues.

Throughout therapy, particular attention is paid to the creation of a supportive atmosphere of confidence and confidentiality where the child/teenager feels safe enough to express their feelings.

Confidentiality, accessibility, and organization of consultations

One of the most important principles of the psychotherapeutic process is the client confidentiality. Everything shared during therapy is treated confidentially. The only exception is some special cases related to legal issues; this information is explained by the specialist before any consultations begin.

The consultations may be available in person in Wells, Somerset, and online via a secure video platform. In such a way, the client may select the consultation type suitable for him or her.

Important characteristics of the organization of psychotherapy:

• free phone consultation beforehand;
• individual approach to the duration of consultations;
• weekly 50 minutes sessions;
• face-to-face and online consultations;
• fees range from £55 to £65 depending on particular circumstances;
• payment is made by bank transfer.

Why specialist psychotherapy service begins with trust

Effective psychotherapy depends not only on professional expertise but also on trust, which makes it possible for you to freely speak about your experiences and explore problematic emotions, as well as find ways to overcome difficulties that occur in life.

The specialist psychotherapy service offered by Oksana Perry involves the application of the psychodynamic approach, an individual approach to every client, and high professional standards. Whatever brings someone to therapy (anxiety, depression, relationship problems, loss, etc.), it will always focus on the needs of that particular client. That is what makes psychotherapy service more than just consultations – it offers an opportunity to better understand yourself and your emotions.