A space for hope,
healing & growth
UKCP-accredited psychotherapy and psychoanalysis with over 30 years of clinical experience. In-person and online sessions available.
Dóchas — the Irish word for hope — is at the heart of everything we do. Our practice offers a safe, confidential space where you can explore your inner world with compassion and without judgement.
We work in a person-centred, relational style informed by psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions. Whether you are navigating a life transition, processing past experiences, or seeking deeper self-understanding, therapy can be a profound catalyst for change.
Two experienced clinicians, one shared commitment
Ciara
UKCP-accredited and BPC-registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor. A person-centred relational style with deep psychodynamic training, helping clients discover the keys to their own inner peace.
Steve
Registered Psychoanalyst with the Society of Analytical Psychology. Over 30 years of clinical experience across complex mental health services, with a practice rooted in classical psychoanalytic and Jungian principles.
Specialist support, tailored to you
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy
In-depth, long-term therapeutic work drawing on psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions to foster lasting insight and change.
Personality Disorders & Forensic Mental Health
Specialist experience across forensic settings, offering informed and compassionate support for complex presentations.
Addiction & Recovery
Supporting individuals through the complexities of addiction with a relational, non-judgmental approach rooted in understanding.
Performance Psychology for Sport
Helping athletes — adults and adolescents — develop mental resilience, focus, and confidence in competitive environments.
Clinical Supervision
Providing reflective, developmental supervision for therapists and counsellors at all stages of their professional journey.
Complex Mental Health
Long-term, depth-focused therapy for those experiencing persistent and multifaceted mental health challenges.
Begin your journey
Taking the first step can feel daunting — but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a warm, confidential space to explore what's on your mind.