Relationship difficulties, co-dependency,drugs, alcohol, sex, food, spending,gambling.work addiction,compulsive helping,Depression, Anxiety.Speaking about yourself to a psychotherapist who is trained to hear what moves you below the surface of everyday life can offer you a safe space to address your suffering and distress. You can discover new and creative ways of going about your life. It was a patient - one of Freud's - who named this 'the talking cure'. Between us we could explore any defence mechanisms,and distorted thinking that could be contributing to some of the symptoms that are preventing psychic equilibrium. We would hope to explore the origins of these mechanisms and ways of thinking, and how this is effecting your current relationships in your work and personal life.I am a qualified psychotherapist, who practices psychotherapy and counselling in North London. I am also a qualified addictions counsellor FDAP.If you are willing to explore the underlying issues that are getting in the way of having a healthier perspective of your self, and life in general ,then why not commit to giving it a try?There are a myriad of reasons a person may choose to seek psychotherapy. However, some of the more common reasons are: depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, relationship difficulties and many others.In the course of therapy you discover what holds you back, enabling you to change old patterns and find new ways of approaching, and overcoming your difficulties. This leads towards better solutions; it enables you to be better grounded and take more control over your life, improving your confidence and self-esteem.