Business Details
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Bromley
We are a dedicated psychotherapy and counselling practice offering tailored support for adults seeking to understand and navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. With a foundation in psychodynamic therapy and advanced training in trauma and dissociation, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their past experiences and their impact on present life. Our approach integrates attachment theory and therapeutic writing, fostering self-awareness and meaningful change. We prioritise individual needs, offering both face-to-face and online sessions to accommodate diverse preferences.Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures evidence-based practices, while our limited client capacity allows for personalised attention. We specialise in complex trauma, family dynamics, and neurodivergent support, empowering clients to build resilience and healthier relationships. Our practice is informed by academic research, including a professional doctorate in complex PTSD and dissociation, ensuring our methods remain at the forefront of therapeutic innovation.
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Online Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Therapeutic Writing
Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- We hold advanced qualifications in trauma and dissociation, including specialist training with the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation.
- Our practice integrates therapeutic writing, offering unique tools for emotional expression and self-reflection.
- We maintain small client caseloads to ensure focused, personalised therapeutic attention.
- Our approach combines psychodynamic theory with attachment-based insights for comprehensive care.
- We offer flexible session formats, including face-to-face and secure online therapy via Zoom.
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD)
- Lapidus
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic therapy exploring unconscious patterns shaping current behaviour through weekly 50-minute sessions. Addresses anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges using evidence-based techniques. Combines attachment theory with creative approaches for holistic healing.
Online Psychotherapy
Secure Zoom sessions maintaining therapeutic effectiveness while offering accessibility benefits. Particularly suited for clients with mobility challenges or busy schedules. Maintains same clinical standards as face-to-face therapy with technical contingency plans.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for therapists covering ethical practice, case management, and business operations. Offers both individual and group formats with trauma-informed supervision frameworks. Supports early career therapists and private practitioners.
Therapeutic Writing
Uses journaling and expressive writing to process trauma and enhance self-awareness. Includes structured exercises for emotional articulation without requiring literary skills. Available as standalone or complementary therapy component.
Trauma Therapy
Specialist treatment for complex PTSD and dissociation using phased trauma-informed approaches. Focuses on stabilisation before processing, with emphasis on client safety and pacing. Integrates neurobiological insights into treatment planning.
People
Samantha Merry
Senior Accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor
Postgraduate-trained psychotherapist with MA in Psychoanalytic Studies and psychodynamic qualifications. Specialises in trauma, dissociation, and therapeutic writing. Combines clinical practice with ongoing professional doctorate research.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use psychodynamic therapy integrated with attachment theory and trauma-informed care. For suitable clients, we incorporate therapeutic writing techniques.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy via Zoom video platform with the same clinical standards as in-person sessions.
What are your specialist areas?
We specialise in complex trauma, dissociation, complex family dynamics, and therapeutic writing for emotional wellbeing.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with occasional longer sessions available for trauma work when appropriate.
What qualifications do you hold?
We hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, MA in Psychoanalytic Studies, and multiple trauma-specific certifications.
Do you accept new clients?
We currently have limited availability, with new appointments typically scheduled several months in advance.
