Oksana Perry

I offer in person and online counselling. I work with adults of all ages over a short, medium or long period.

I do have currently some limited availability. 

Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, academic challenges, identity, self-esteem, loss, and trauma? Are you curious about your inner emotional life? It is not easy to seek help for emotional difficulties, and finding a counsellor who is a good fit can be an overwhelming process. In my private practice, I approach counselling from a place of compassion and curiosity, and I build a relationship of trust with my clients to help them feel heard and understood. 

I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and a clinical Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Alongside my private practice with adult clients, I continue working with children and young people who struggle with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and their families as a trauma informed clinical social worker in a specialist team. I have experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, attachment disorders, ADHD, autism, suicidal ideation, and behavioural difficulties.

My clinical background and training make me a skilled and empathic listener, and my approach is psychodynamic/psychoanalytic that can help you understand how your current feelings and behaviour are shaped by past experiences and unconscious impulses.

I offer a secure, confidential and non-judgmental space in which we can discuss issues that may be troubling you: emotional or relational difficulties, anxiety, life transitions, career conflicts, stress, depression or grief and loss. Counselling can help you overcome long-standing obstacles to your emotional wellbeing and self-acceptance and gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings.

A wide range of life experiences prior to becoming a therapist has helped me widen my acceptance of each person’s unique story and my practice is inclusive of all cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

I see clients in person in my consulting room in a central, yet quiet location in Wells, Somerset.  Free parking is available nearby. 

My room is comfortable and spacious. There is a waiting room should you arrive early.

I offer an initial 15 minute telephone consultation to find out if we are comfortable working together and if my approach is helpful to you. The initial phone consultation is free with no obligation on either side.

On-going counselling sessions are at the same time every week and last 50 minutes and are £50 to £65 per session. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Alongside my private practice with adults,  l  continue working with children and young people who struggle with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and their families as a trauma informed clinical social worker in a specialist team.  I have experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, attachment disorders, ADHD, autism, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and behavioural difficulties.

I also work as a sessional counsellor and tutor for Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy in Frome.

Prior to becoming a therapist and a social worker, I  had an academic career and am a PhD holder.  

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

BSc Social Work degree

Ph. D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Narrative Therapy (Level 1) 

Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2)

Mindfulness UK Teacher - Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion Qualification Course