Lee Watkins (T)

In my experience, psychotherapy offers a unique type of one-to-one relationship. It broadly aims to explore, understand, and heal some of the emotional and psychological difficulties that life may have brought you.  

I have seven years of experience in my training practice, in which I try to cultivate an open, curious and welcoming environment. I believe strongly that no two people are the same, and that the therapeutic process should reflect this by being creative and collaborative, naturally following and taking form over time according to what is of value to you. 

I practice as an integrative psychotherapist: This means that I draw upon a broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic theories (e.g. Jungian/Kleinian) and relational and humanistic styles. Between them, these different approaches suggest that there is a time and place for both insight and understanding (which helps to frame things for ourselves), and a more visceral experience of simply being cared for and heard by another person. 

I have particular interest and experience in working with trauma, submitting my research dissertation on the subject of trauma and functions of fantasy and dissociation. I am also learning to integrate more somatic approaches, which I believe are a vital means by which a person can ground and find rest in the here-and-now. 

I am a UKCP- registered psychotherapist in training and adhere to the UKCP ethical framework.

I work online, or from The Practice Rooms in Southville, Bristol (BS3 1JD).

While I am able and prefer to work in-person, I am able to offer sessions remotely, via video or voice call. 

As of 17/01/25, I have availability on Wednesday 11am (remotely only), Wednesday 3pm, Thursday 1pm (remotely only), Thursday 4pm or Thursday 6pm.

Awaiting qualification (anticipated March/April 2025) for a masters in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy. 

I have been in training and practice for seven years. 

I am a registered trainee member of UKCP and abide by their codes of practice.