Stephen Heller-Murphy
Internal Family Systems & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
“We rarely hear the inner music, but we are all dancing to it nonetheless.” – Rumi
Wounds are created in relationship and are healed in relationship. You are invited to meet me where you are, to be listened to deeply, with respect, warmth and acceptance. All parts of you are welcome.
People come to me for all sorts of reasons, they leave feeling more like themselves. Some people stay for a few weeks, some for months or years. All of them leave with a greater understanding of themselves, perhaps a change in perspective, often transformed, often healed.
I’ve worked in mental health and addiction for over 30 years with diversions into prison health policy and NHS research. I am a sex positive, LGBTQIA+, kink and non-traditional relationship affirming therapist (gender, sex and relationship diversity) and have a wide range of clients.
About me
As a therapist I have experience in working with relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, childhood neglect, addiction, physical and psychologically abusive relationships including coercive control and many other adverse experiences.
I have a PGDip in Human Relations and Counselling, which is based in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic theory and I am a certified Internal Family Systems Institute therapist trained to Level 3. I also have a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing and a Masters in Health Research. I assist on IFSI approved training courses and am currently engaged on a diploma in clinical supervision.
I undertake continuing professional development and supervision/consultation in line with my professional register requirements (COSCA) & am fully insured.
What I offer
I offer online and in-person therapy, most often for 50 minutes weekly (book below) but other frequencies and 90 minute session are available (contact me). I combine Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic therapies.
I also offer clinical supervision, please get in touch to arrange an appointment.
stephen@psychotherapy.scot or 07963064871
How Does it Work:
I will see you on the same day at the same time each week, fortnight or month. It’s possible to reschedule if necessary.
Fees: £80 (50 mins), £120 (90 mins).
Pay what you can afford spaces occasionally available
I charge 50% fee for non-attendance.
My dog joins us in the therapy room. She is a rescue lurcher called Ziggy, a calming & loving presence.