Andrew Eastham, Psychotherapist

About me

I offer a reflective, relational approach to therapy, grounded in careful listening, curiosity, and emotional depth.

You may be coming to therapy feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or struggling in relationships. You might have experienced a clear crisis or loss; or simply a feeling that life has become difficult to inhabit.

My way of working is exploratory rather than directive. I’m interested not only in current difficulties, but in the emotional histories and patterns that shape how we experience ourselves and others.

Together we may think about family dynamics, attachment, recurring feelings, dreams, creative aspirations, or the parts of yourself that feel hidden, conflicted, or difficult to express.

Prior to my training as a therapist, I did a PhD in English Literature, and was a lecturer for a number of years. I left academia to dedicate myself to therapy and creative writing.

My background in literature continues to inform the way I think about emotional life, relationships, and the ways we make sense of ourselves through language.

As well as being a therapist, I’m also a writer, and I believe there is a close connection between creativity and emotional understanding. I often work with people in creative fields, but my approach is less about techniques and more about developing a reflective relationship in which new ways of understanding yourself can emerge.

During my training I worked within the NHS, before moving into private practice. I have experience working with people from many different backgrounds and age groups, including clients who are coming to therapy for the first time.

Qualifications

PGDip

Modalities

• Integrative Therapy

Registered with

• BACP

Services

• Psychotherapy