Linda Vickers Psychotherapist

Linda is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and art psychotherapist based in Glasgow. She has practiced and taught for over 3 decades. She is a graduate of Regents University School of Psychotherapy & Psychology, London, and is a long-standing accredited member of UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists), listed psychotherapist and ally of Gendered Intelligence, and listed supervisor for HDS (Human Development Scotland). She offers one to one psychotherapy and clinical supervision, in person and online. In addition to her private practice Linda has extensive experience in NHS adult psychotherapy and addiction services and in university counselling services working with young adults.

She may be contacted by email to arrange a 15 minute phone call to discuss therapy and supervision options.

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Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy focusses on unconscious thoughts and feelings that determine behaviour and various mood states. It is a relational therapy which explores the impact of early and current relationships on a person’s sense of self and well-being and uses the intersection between client and therapist to help the client understand patterns in all of their relationships. Examples of this would include getting into one unsatisfying relationship after another, chronic failure to achieve goals and reach one’s potential, a long history of vague anxiety and depression, or feeling that one cannot ‘be oneself’ or act spontaneously.

Psychotherapy is recommended when problems include depression and anxiety, issues in relationships, confusion of identity, the experience of loss, addictions, and difficulties in one’s family of origin. Long-standing issues that never reach a comfortable resolve can often be addressed in psychodynamic therapy. A psychodynamic approach is useful when the problems one is experiencing are long-standing, repetitive, and significantly interfere with life. While there are many types of therapy that address specific behaviour problems, crises or trauma, psychodynamic therapy is often a better fit for people who wish for a more expansive experience of their psychic life.

Psychodynamic therapy is conducted by professionals with extensive education and training.

Calm Water (at Mill Bay, Hoy) 1972 © Bet Low Trust. Gifted to the Pier Arts Centre by the artist 1995. Photograph Alistair Peebles. Courtesy of the Pier Arts Centre