Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Archway / Dartmouth Park

Why have Therapy?

There are all sorts of reasons why you (or someone you are concerned about) may decide to have therapy. Sometimes the problem can be very clear, but at other times there can be confusion about what the issue is exactly. Talking to a professional who is trained to listen - not a friend or relative - can be extremely helpful. I respond to enquiries quickly and no later than 24 hours.

Finding a therapist and trying to work out who is right for you can be daunting. If you would like to find out more before arranging a consultation you are welcome to get in touch. An initial face to face consultation of 50 minutes provides us the time to explore your reasons for seeking therapy and it also gives you a good understanding of what it is like in a session. You can then decide if you want to continue.

At the heart of therapy is the relationship, which allows time for trust to build up between therapist and client in a calm, confidential non judgemental space; psychotherapy is rarely a 'quick fix'. Commitment to the process of the unfolding work is valuable; often when therapy feels most uncomfortable is when it's working.

One-to-one counselling or psychotherapy (therapy) is a unique relationship which is bounded by regular meetings (usually weekly) at the same time, place and location. Group therapy will inevitably involve more participants, but will follow the same principles of regularity and confidentiality.

About Ian Michie

I am a registered psychodynamic psychotherapist with 20 years experience in mental health.

I am a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with individuals, couples, and organisations - including as a critical incident consultant in the workplace.

I adhere to the Code of Ethics and Practice of the BPC and the BACP, and maintain my own continuous professional supervision. I have an up to date Advanced DBS certificate. ICO registration ZA472656

I was born in Kenya and came to live in the UK when I was 8 years old. I am public school educated and was raised in Edinburgh. My background is in film and television. In 2003 I decided to re-train as a therapist. I started out working in residential crisis management, and went on to become a private counsellor and psychotherapist.

My Experience

An honorary placement at Camden NHS
Work within a busy GP practice
Work within an addictions unit.
An educational facilitator
Six years in a residential crisis unit, gaining first hand experience of acute mental health crises

I have worked in private practice in North London since 2011.