Jen Woodward, BACP

Jen Woodward is a psychodynamic counsellor who brings a calm, patient, and intuitive presence to her work. She has worked therapeutically for 6 years and has a total of 11 years' experience across a range of mental health settings, including the NHS and Place2Be.

She draws on psychodynamic methods to explore past experiences, unconscious patterns, and the ways early relationships shape current feelings and behaviours. This approach emphasises a trusting therapeutic relationship and a curious, objective exploration of repeated patterns and underlying thoughts that can influence daily life.

Therapy with Jen offers space to process both conscious and unconscious material, build self-reflection, and move toward greater self-acceptance. She recognises that counselling can be challenging, especially when addressing parts of oneself that are often kept hidden, and she supports clients through those difficult moments with steadiness and empathy.

All genders, backgrounds, and identities are welcome. Jen is a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Psychodynamic Approaches and Remote Support

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns that influence present feelings and behaviours. It helps clients uncover repeated ways of relating, understand emotional responses, and make sense of long-standing difficulties such as relationship challenges, attachment issues, or patterns linked to stress and anxiety.

In practice, this looks like a reflective conversation that attends to both what is said and what might be happening beneath awareness. The therapist and client work collaboratively to identify themes and develop greater self-understanding, which can change how familiar problems are experienced and managed.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jen will work with each person to determine whether psychodynamic work fits their needs and goals, and she will adapt her style based on what feels most helpful. Clients are treated as active partners in planning and reviewing the work.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and can make ongoing support more accessible for people with varied commitments or mobility needs.