dr Kimberley Carter therapy room

How I Work

I offer therapy and supervision both online and in person, depending on what feels right for you. Many people value the flexibility of online sessions, while others prefer meeting face-to-face.  Sometimes location means the only option is to work online, but it is no less valuable.

My approach is psychodynamic / psychoanalytic, which means exploring how early life experiences may still shape how you think, feel, and relate today.

If you’re new to these terms:

  • Psychodynamic counselling focuses on current issues and can be helpful for more immediate concerns.
  • Psychoanalytic psychotherapy goes deeper and is often longer-term, supporting people who want to explore long-standing patterns and experiences.

Both approaches help bring hidden feelings into awareness, so they can be understood and worked through. We all develop ways of protecting ourselves from painful emotions — therapy offers a safe space to gently explore what lies beneath and begin to make sense of it.

Although my background is in psychoanalytic theory, my style is flexible and collaborative. Therapy should always be a shared process, with space to reflect, connect past and present experiences, and move toward lasting emotional change.

I offer sessions via Zoom or Facetime and in person at my therapy room in Oxted