Alongside my main practice, I offer Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), a short-term psychodynamic treatment developed for the NHS at the Anna Freud Centre. DIT focuses on exploring the connection between your symptoms and your relationships, helping you identify recurring patterns of behaviour that may be affecting your emotional well-being.

While DIT can be highly effective for many people, it is not suitable for everyone. If you are interested in learning more about this approach, please feel free to contact me for further information and to discuss whether DIT might be the right fit for you. I have also included below some further information.

I’m here to help you navigate your therapy options, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

Further reading

Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy also known as DIT is a type of brief, structured psychodynamic psychotherapy, typically delivered over at least 16 weekly sessions. It aims to help you understand the connection between the symptoms you’re experiencing and what’s happening in your relationships by identifying a core, repetitive pattern of relating that can often be traced back to childhood. Once this pattern is identified, it is used to make sense of current difficulties in relationships that contribute to psychological distress.

The idea behind DIT is simple: when people can deal with relationship problems more effectively, their psychological symptoms often improve.

The Core Concept of Psychodynamic Therapy

In psychodynamic therapy, there’s a belief that when something is very painful, we may try to ignore or avoid it—”out of sight, out of mind.” While we are often aware of this, sometimes we bury things so deeply that we lose sight of them entirely. This is why unresolved issues from the past can continue to affect our feelings and behaviours in the present.

How DIT Works:

• A Safe Space for Reflection: DIT provides a supportive environment where you can talk openly about how you feel and explore what might be causing your difficulties.
• Recognizing Relationship Patterns: It focuses on helping people recognize specific patterns in their relationships and work towards making positive changes.
• Improving Coping Strategies: DIT aims to help you reflect on your thoughts and feelings, improving your ability to manage interpersonal challenges.

Benefits of DIT

DIT has a growing body of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness and is worth considering if you have a preference for short-term therapy with a specific focus on distress experienced in a variety of different relationships.

By exploring your relationship patterns, it aims to relieve distressing symptoms and enhance your capacity to understand yourself and others. The ultimate goal is to help you find healthier, more adaptive ways of coping with challenging relationships in your life.

If you feel that DIT could be suitable for your needs, please feel free to get in touch to discuss further.