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Edward Chatham

Edward Chatham, BACP

United Kingdom

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Psychodynamic psychotherapist - Guilt and shame

  • Psychodynamic approach
  • Family related issues
  • Anxiety and depression

About Edward

Edward Chatham is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of clinical experience and works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and issues related to ADHD. Edward also addresses problems tied to family relationships and feelings of guilt or shame that linger from past events.

He studied Psychoanalytic and Jungian theories and draws on both when talking with people. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that repeat in relationships and the feelings under those patterns, such as abandonment, attachment difficulties or emptiness. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making sense of how past experiences affect present reactions.

Edward has worked with adults who experience personality difficulties, neurodivergence and the effects of separation, adoption or family-of-origin issues. He attends to how these concerns show up at home and at work, and how they link to stress, depression or anxiety. He explains ideas in plain language so clients can follow what they are exploring.

In practical terms he supports people dealing with body image, eating-related issues, addiction, domestic violence aftermath and commitment worries. He helps people think through the emotional consequences of divorce or separation and the losses tied to ageing or family breakdown.

Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom, and international clients are not accepted. Edward asks new enquirers to use the site’s matching process and scheduling tools to arrange a first appointment.

How psychodynamic and analytic approaches work online

Edward draws on psychodynamic practice together with Psychoanalytic and Jungian ideas. Psychodynamic work pays attention to recurring relationship patterns, early attachments and the emotions that underlie behaviour; it helps people see how past relationships shape present reactions. Psychoanalytic ideas look at deeper, often unconscious patterns and recurring themes, which can clarify feelings like shame or persistent guilt. Jungian concepts consider symbolic material and personal meaning, helping people name inner images and narratives that matter to them.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful given the client’s concerns, goals and preferences. They work together to try different ways of thinking about problems and settle on a method that fits how the client wants to work.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit work and family life, reduce travel time and make regular appointments easier to keep. Some formats can be better for shorter check-ins or for quieter, less intense conversations, while others suit longer reflective sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt how they use these approaches to suit the session length and the client’s daily schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommitment issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and ADHD-related concerns, and with feelings tied to family relationships and guilt or shame.

How does he approach guilt or shame in sessions?

He uses psychodynamic ideas alongside Psychoanalytic and Jungian theory to look at the roots of guilt and shame and how those feelings affect current relationships.

How much experience does he have?

Edward has three years of practice as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and has worked with adults across a range of mood and personality concerns.

What are his professional credentials and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

Edward ChathamBACP

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