Damien Kelly
Attachment-Based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Damien Kelly
Attachment-Based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Whatever brings you to therapy, I am dedicated to establishing a secure and empathetic environment where we can cultivate a robust and reliable partnership focused on your personal growth and development. I recognise each individual's needs and preferences, so I will tailor my approach to fit you and ensure you receive the necessary support.
I am an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist, fully committed to providing a supportive and empathetic environment that fosters positive change through psychotherapy.
I am available to provide confidential therapy sessions at one of my two conveniently located central London practices:
Cavendish Square / Harley Street
(minutes from Oxford Circus)
&
Caledonian Road
(within walking distance of St. Pancras, King's Cross)
If you are ready to take the first step, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with me at kelly.therapy@pm.me
I have a limited number of low-cost, twice-weekly spaces available.
About Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, or "talk therapy," is a collaborative treatment method focused on dialogue. It involves discussing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to understand emotional challenges and pain.
Individuals can explore troubling emotions and behaviour patterns in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Psychotherapy offers many benefits, including symptom relief, new coping strategies, improved communication and interpersonal skills, and enhanced self-esteem.
It can also help manage mental health disorders, tackle life challenges, and encourage personal growth. Through psychotherapy, individuals gain self-awareness, set personal goals, and work towards meaningful change.
About Me & My Approach
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Bowlby’s attachment theory, which focuses on the long-lasting impact of our earliest relationships with childhood caregivers, such as our parents.
It emphasises the importance of early relationships in enabling us to grow and develop a healthy sense of self and the issues that arise when these relationships are insufficiently secure and supportive. Therefore, attachment therapy is based on a co-created relationship between the therapist and the client.
Additionally, I incorporate psychoanalysis to explore unconscious processes, providing deeper insights into the complexities of the human psyche.
Areas of Interest and Specialities
I possess considerable experience in assisting individuals who are dealing with trauma, substance misuse (including chemsex), shame, loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. My professional background includes working with those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and religious institutionalisation.
I have effectively implemented Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to provide tailored support to individuals diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) or who exhibit similar characteristics.
Background
I earned a BA Hons in Psychology from Trinity College, Dublin, followed by an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London.
I was a deputy manager at the Inspired Personality Disorder Service, where I provided dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). I also completed four years of training in attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Bowlby Centre in London. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS). I am currently working towards UKCP registration. My commitment to professional development includes diverse experience in private practice, the NHS, and the voluntary sector.
Consultation & Fees
I offer in-person sessions for individuals.
Online Consultation
Free of charge
Up to fifteen minutes
Initial Assessment
£75
Psychotherapy Sessions
£60
A limited number of low-cost, twice-weekly psychotherapy sessions are available.
