Therapy for relationships and intimacy
Relationships – past, present, loss, complex dynamics, systemic-related, intimacy
Maxine E King offers psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults whose difficulties are rooted in relationships, whether past, present or lost. Therapy explores repeating patterns, complex family and social dynamics and difficulties with intimacy.
What relationship difficulties can feel like
Relationship difficulties can involve a partner, family, friends, colleagues or a relationship that has ended. You may notice the same conflict repeating in different settings. You may find it hard to trust, to be close or to say what you need.
Some people lose themselves in pleasing others. Others feel controlled, dismissed or betrayed. Difficulties with intimacy can be emotional, physical or both.
Words that may feel familiar
Pattern repetition. Pleasing others. Betrayed. Blame. Guilt. Dismissed. Controlled. Looking to others to fix me.
How psychodynamic psychotherapy works with relationships
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a relational therapy. It looks at the patterns you learned early in life and how they show up now, including between you and Maxine in the room. Noticing them together can be the first step towards relating differently.
Maxine is further qualified in Relationship Psychotherapy and Clinical Sexology. She is also trained in Group Analysis, which looks at how individuals are shaped by the groups and systems around them.
Sessions with Maxine
You begin with an initial consultation to talk through what has brought you to this point. If you decide to continue, sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly or twice weekly.
Fees are discussed in advance of the initial consultation. Health Insurance: Bupa provider.
- Harley Street (Oxford Circus, Bond Street Underground)
- North London Therapy Practice (Golders Green Underground)
- Online
Questions about relationship therapy
Can I have therapy for a relationship problem if my partner will not come?
Yes. Individual therapy focuses on you and on the patterns you bring to your relationships. You do not need your partner to attend.
Do you offer couples therapy?
The therapy described on this page is individual. If you are looking for couples work, please get in touch to ask what is possible.
What are relational patterns?
They are the ways of relating that you learned early in life and repeat without realising. Examples include always taking care of others, expecting to be let down or keeping people at a distance.
Can therapy help with intimacy?
Yes. Difficulties with closeness can be emotional, physical or both. Maxine is further qualified in Relationship Psychotherapy and Clinical Sexology.
Related areas of work
Contact
To arrange an initial consultation, please contact Maxine directly by email or mobile.
Email: maxineekingtherapy@gmail.com or message on: 07939 000725
All contact and correspondence is confidential.
If you need urgent help, contact your GP or NHS 111. You can call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time. In an emergency call 999.