Frequently Asked Questions
What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of talking therapy that explores the relationships, experiences, feelings and patterns that can help make sense of whatever you might be grappling with. As well as thinking about your current situation, we will explore how your past experiences may be impacting the way you feel, the way you see yourself and how this, in turn, might affect your relationships with others.
Compared with some other forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy is less structured and more exploratory, allowing time for reflection, curiosity and a deeper understanding of your emotional world.
Sessions typically take place in person on the same day and at the same time each week. This regularity provides a consistent and reliable framework in which the therapeutic relationship - and the work itself - can develop over time. The work is usually open-ended, giving us time to explore what emerges and to develop an understanding of patterns that may not be immediately apparent.
Where appropriate, shorter-term therapy may also be considered, as may online work.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. You’re welcome to get in touch by email or via the contact form to arrange a free 10-15 minute telephone call. This gives me a chance to hear a little about what’s going on for you, and gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you have.
If we feel it would be helpful to meet, we can arrange a few introductory sessions. These are ordinary 50-minute therapy sessions, giving us time to begin exploring what has brought you to therapy, and allowing you to become more familiar with the process and what it feels like to talk together.
There is no expectation that you commit to ongoing therapy at this stage. Rather, these first few sessions give us an opportunity to get to know one another, begin to understand your difficulties, and consider together whether continuing our work would be helpful.
How can I contact you?
You can email me on claire@clairenapierpsychotherapy.com or complete the contact form here. I aim to reply within 24-48 hours.
What does it cost?
As of August 2026, my fee for consultations and ongoing therapy sessions is £80 at my London practice and £75 in Surrey or online.
I know that the cost of therapy can be difficult for some people, so I keep a small number of lower-fee spaces available.
I review my fees from time to time and would always talk through any changes with you in advance.