Vik Strelchenko

I am a registered member of BACP (reg. number 416496). I work psychodynamically with an interest in how earlier relationships and experiences shape the ways you feel, relate and respond today. Many people come to therapy when they feel overwhelmed, misunderstood or disconnected from themselves, or when they have been masking, adapting or pushing through for a long time. You may notice familiar patterns in relationships, identity or emotions but not yet have had the space to understand them. Therapy offers a pause, a place to slow down and explore what is happening both on the surface and underneath it.

My approach is steady, thoughtful and relational. I pay close attention to unconscious processes, repeating patterns and the meaning behind what is felt, avoided or defended against. I also hold an awareness of the wider contexts you move through, including identity, culture, neurodiversity and the social pressures that influence your sense of self and the ways you navigate the world. Together we explore your emotional landscape and the subtle ways the past continues to inform the present.

The therapeutic relationship is an essential part of this work. The connection we build becomes a place where familiar dynamics may quietly show themselves, where unspoken feelings can come into view and where new ways of relating can begin to develop. It offers a consistent, reflective space in which you can be met with curiosity, steadiness and care. Over time, the relationship itself becomes a source of insight and a supportive environment for understanding yourself more deeply.

This is a space for exploring parts of yourself that may not have had room before, especially if you feel stuck, worn down by masking or unsure why certain patterns keep resurfacing. Through this collaborative process, understanding grows gradually and new possibilities can begin to take shape.