DIAMANTINI
PSYCHOTHERAPY
SERVICE
Alberto Diamantini
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
DIAMANTINI
PSYCHOTHERAPY
SERVICE
Your Well-Being In Good Hands
A difficulty in our minds is a difficulty in our hearts. Every so often we find ourselves fumbling in the dark, looking for light and answers that we cannot find.
Daily life becomes difficult, thoughts that overwhelm us interfere constantly with our happiness and confidence, plummeting our quality of life.
A feeling to be trapped arises inside, new fuel to the circle is hence provided.
To entrust ourselves to the care of an expert of the mental processes is the first step to create room for clarity and thoughts, so to explore the reason for our difficulties and learning strategies to overtake them, finally regaining our happiness.
ABOUT THE THERAPY
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an evidence-based form of therapy that can effectively treat emotional problem and mental health conditions.
Anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders are just some examples of a long list of conditions that may affect people.
The therapy aims to address underlying issues and causes which may be concerning you or affecting your relationships with yourself and others, often coming from the past.
These patterns of relationship reside outside our awareness, in a place known as the unconscious.
During sessions you will be encouraged to talk freely, so to explore thoughts and feelings that may arise within you and that may be linked up with fears, hopes, expectations and worries.
Upon listening closely to you, I will provide feedback, comments and interpretations about what I think is happening within you.
GET TO KNOW ME
My name is Alberto Diamantini, I'm a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist registered with the BPC
(British Psychoanalytic Council).
I work with adults who are experiencing a vast range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and personality disorders.
Psychotherapy aims to create an area of comfort where to explore the roots of our suffering.
At the same time, people gain a better understanding of themselves, empowering their ability to cope with daily life demands and boosting their confidence.
I have experience working in the NHS, both on the psychiatric and psychotherapy units.
SERVICE OFFERED
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a path of exploration of yourself that goes beyond the symptom. Encompassing your personality as a whole, we will aim to address causes that harbour in the deepest strata of the mind, outside of the conscious awareness, that influences our relationships and well being.
The therapy is particularly useful for the treatment of complex mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma and personality disorders
I usually offer two assessment sessions of one hour, where we aim to understand the reason for your request for consultation, expectations, desires and difficulties.
The therapy is ideally an open ending, so to allow ourselves the time we need to face complex situations.
However short and long term therapy is also available.
If you would like to have additional information about the therapy, I can arrange a free of a charge telephone conversation.
My consultation room for face to face therapy is located in Leed city centre, easy to reach by public transportation. I'm also available remotely, either by Zoom or Skype.
FAQS
HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST?
Each session lasts for 50 minutes.
Assessment sessions are a bit longer and last for 60 minutes.
HOW LONG DOES THE THERAPY LAST?
I offer different solutions according to the assessment.
Ideally, I provide open ending psychotherapy however, this can change in accordance with how we work together.
YOUR THERAPY PACKAGES SOUND ALL VERY LONG
Compare to other forms of therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy focuses not only on the symptom. By considering a person and her/his past as a whole, the aim is to unveil the reason behind a symptom. The nature of this task requires time.
DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?
I usually charge 50£ per hour. However, I will take into account an individual's ability to pay and can offer concessionary rates.
I DON'T LIVE IN LEEDS OR TRAVELLING IS TOO DIFFICULT
Due to the nature of exceptional cases, I can offer psychotherapy over the phone, via Skype or Zoom.
ATTITUDE TOWARDS DIVERSITY
I work with adults of all ages, ethnic groups, religions and sexual orientations.
My studio for face-to-face sessions is located at the address below.
Please, feel free to contact me either by email or over the phone to arrange a meeting or additional information.
The Practice Rooms
45A Park Square
Leeds LS1 2NP
0730 555 99 69
EMERGENCIES
Unfortunately, I am not a service who can answer emergency calls.
If you feel your life is in danger, please ring 999 for immediate assistance.
Please be mindful that I can receive people prior appointment only. If you are experiencing a high level of stress or need support outside working hours, please ring Samaritans or any other charity/support group of your choice.
They offer assistance 24/7.
https://www.samaritans.org/