Charles Campbell-Jones
About Me
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist qualified to work with adults. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an open-ended, collaborative exchange that addresses longstanding difficulties around thoughts, feelings and/or actions. “Psychodynamic” reflects the presumption that the mind has an unconscious life of its own. None of us entirely self-aware – nor would we necessarily want to be – but if one’s unconscious is overly conflicted or fragmented, then this can lead to difficulties that are painfully experienced but otherwise hard to explain or seemingly disproportionate. Psychodynamic psychotherapy seeks understanding and coherence in place of confusion and chaos.
In terms of theory, I align with the tradition of psychoanalysis and more specifically modern object relations theory. Therefore, I see my primary role as two-fold: to try to understand how your mind works with a view to helping you restore a sense of agency; to contain and help process intense feelings as they inevitably emerge in therapy. I do not see my role as “curing” you through warmth, reassurance or advice – all are potentially valuable, but I am no better qualified to offer them than anyone else.
Another implication of my training is that I will pay attention to the “here and now” of the therapeutic encounter, as both a source of information and a vehicle for change. It is likely that certain longstanding relational patterns will play out between us, and I think noticing and working with these is essential to making therapy more than a merely intellectual exercise.
Qualifications & Experience
Following two years of introductory studies at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust, I completed my clinical qualification in psychodynamic psychotherapy at WPF Therapy in 2020. Currently I am training in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), a specialised treatment for personality disorders. I have worked in the NHS as an honorary psychotherapist since 2018. I am registered with and regulated by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC).
Areas of Specialism
You are welcome to contact me if you are suffering from:
Anxiety, including dread
Depression, including feelings of emptiness and unfulfilment
Emotional volatility
Difficulties in relationships
Frequent conflict and angry outbursts
Intrusive thoughts or memories
Self-destructive behaviours
An unsteady sense of self
Physical symptoms without medical explanation
Client Group
Individuals (18+)
Private Insurance
I am registered with Aviva and Vitality.
Therapy Mode
Face to face. I may consider online sessions but only after establishing a working relationship and if circumstances unavoidably prohibit us working in person.
