Business Details
43 Years
experience
Professional Psychodynamic Counselling & Training Services
Established in 1983, Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy has provided professional psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy services across Frome, Bath, Bristol, Street, and surrounding areas. Our practice is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adheres to the highest ethical standards outlined by the BACP and British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). With over four decades of experience, we offer tailored support for individuals seeking personal growth and professionals requiring supervision.Our team comprises qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, all registered with relevant professional bodies, ensuring expertise in addressing emotional distress and fostering self-awareness. We prioritise accessibility, offering online sessions and maintaining diverse training programs accredited to national standards. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous training courses, which have equipped countless practitioners with advanced psychodynamic skills since our inception.
Services
Psychodynamic Counselling
Youth Space
Employee Assistance Programme
External Supervision
Counselling Training
Diploma Courses
Psychotherapy Training
CPD Courses
Online Counselling
Specialist Courses
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in psychodynamic counselling.
- Our services are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- We offer accessible online counselling sessions for flexible support.
- Our training staff are registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
- We provide specialist youth counselling services for 15-18 year olds.
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
What people say
Best training I could have had
Life-changing counselling experience
Exceptional professional support
Confidence-building programmes
Accessible and non-judgmental service
Services
Psychodynamic Counselling
Psychodynamic counselling explores unconscious patterns influencing current behaviour through structured weekly sessions. This approach helps clients understand deep-seated emotional conflicts and improve self-awareness. Our practitioners use evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Youth Space
Youth Space provides confidential support for 15-18 year olds facing emotional challenges. Our trained counsellors create safe environments for young people to discuss personal issues without judgment. This service helps develop coping strategies and emotional resilience during critical developmental years.
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Employee Assistance Programme offers confidential counselling for work-related stress and personal issues affecting job performance. Organisations benefit from improved staff wellbeing and productivity through rapid access to professional support services tailored to workplace needs.
Counselling Training
We deliver nationally accredited psychodynamic training programmes from introductory to postgraduate levels. Courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, including personal therapy and clinical supervision. Graduates gain qualifications recognised by major professional bodies in the mental health sector.
External Supervision
External supervision supports professionals working with emotionally distressed clients through structured reflective practice. Our supervisors provide expert guidance for counsellors, healthcare workers, and educators maintaining ethical standards and professional boundaries in challenging roles.
People
Dr Jenny Lanyon
Chair of Training Executive
Dr Jenny Lanyon leads our training executive with extensive experience in psychodynamic education. She oversees curriculum development and maintains professional standards across all training programmes. Her leadership ensures alignment with national accreditation requirements and evolving therapeutic practices.
Questions
What counselling approaches do you offer?
We specialise in psychodynamic counselling, exploring unconscious patterns affecting current behaviour through weekly 50-minute sessions.
Are your services accredited?
Yes, our counselling services are BACP-accredited and psychotherapy training is accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
Do you offer online sessions?
We provide online counselling via Zoom for clients unable to attend in person at our Frome, Bath, or Bristol locations.
What training programmes are available?
We offer introductory courses through to psychotherapy diplomas, with pathways to postgraduate qualifications in partnership with Bath Spa University.
Do you have youth-specific services?
Our Youth Space provides dedicated counselling for 15-18 year olds in Frome, focusing on age-appropriate emotional support and development.
