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Edward Chatham

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Edward Chatham

United Kingdom

Psychodynamic counsellor with Jungian perspective

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  • Men's wellbeing focus
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Family relationship work

About Edward

Edward Chatham is a psychodynamic psychotherapist who works from a perspective shaped by psychoanalytic and Jungian ideas. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He focuses on men's wellbeing alongside general emotional concerns such as stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.

Edward helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety and attention differences. He pays attention to how these difficulties affect day-to-day life at work and in family relationships. Sessions aim to understand patterns that repeat and cause pain, and to find ways to shift them.

His practice draws on psychodynamic thinking, looking at feelings, memories and relationships that shape current behaviour. Jungian ideas are used to explore personal meaning, dreams and deeper emotional themes. Psychoanalytic concepts help make sense of long-standing patterns that turn up in relationships.

Edward has three years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns. He also addresses issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment and family of origin problems, body image, substance use, and eating- and relationship-related difficulties. He approaches these topics with curiosity and steady attention.

Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Psychodynamic and Jungian ideas in online therapy

Edward works from a psychodynamic foundation, which pays attention to feelings, past relationships and repeated patterns that affect current life. In practice this means discussing day-to-day reactions, early memories and how those shape relationships now. This approach can help with depression, anxiety and understanding long-standing behaviour patterns.

He also draws on Jungian perspectives that look at personal meaning, inner imagery and themes such as identity and belonging. Jungian ideas can be useful for people who want to explore dreams, symbols or deeper life questions alongside practical concerns like stress or self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will collaborate with each person to decide whether psychodynamic or Jungian ideas, or a mixture, best suit their needs and goals. He discusses what to expect and adjusts the way he works to match the client's preferences and life situation.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow continuity when schedules are tight. It can also make shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions more feasible depending on what someone needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommitment issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Edward help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self esteem. He also works with ADHD-related concerns and family relationship issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is psychodynamic, drawing on psychoanalytic and Jungian ideas to explore feelings, memories and recurring patterns. Sessions look at how past experiences influence present behaviour.

What is his background and experience?

Edward has three years of clinical experience using psychodynamic methods. He has worked with adults across mood, personality and neurodivergence-related concerns.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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