Elisabeth Stenning Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

About Me

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy grounded, thoughtful, and straightforward.

A tranquil waiting area in a psychotherapy practice, completely empty of people, with two mismatched yet harmonious armchairs in soft teal and warm charcoal wool facing a low oak coffee table. On the table rests a neatly stacked selection of thoughtfully designed mental health books and a single leafy green plant in a matte ceramic pot. The walls are painted a soothing warm white, accented by a simple abstract artwork in muted blues. Diffused overcast daylight enters from a side window, softening the entire scene. Photographic realism with a slightly wide, eye-level composition, balanced using the rule of thirds, creating an atmosphere that feels grounded, welcoming, and unpretentious.

A close-up of a minimalist wooden desk in a psychotherapy office, no people present, with a single open lined notebook, a fine black fountain pen resting diagonally across the page, and a small sand timer with pale grey sand mid-flow. Behind, a blurred view of a tidy bookshelf and a discreetly placed tissue box. Late-afternoon natural light from an unseen window falls diagonally across the desk, creating gentle highlights on the paper texture and soft shadows along the pen. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle, emphasizing order, intention, and quiet focus, with a calm, professional mood that suggests space for making sense of complex inner narratives.

About Elisabeth Stenning

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering thoughtful, straightforward support for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, and neurodivergent experience. My training integrates classical analytic theory with contemporary understanding of ADHD and autism, helping you make sense of longstanding patterns.

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How I Work Together

Therapy with me is confidential, boundaried, and paced at a speed that feels manageable. Psychoanalytic work is suitable if you are curious about your inner world and ready to explore recurring themes rather than seeking quick fixes.

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A serene, uncluttered corner representing neurodivergent-friendly psychotherapy, with a low, deep armchair upholstered in smooth moss-green fabric facing a small, adjustable side table holding noiseless fidget tools made of wood and silicone, and a pair of discreet, over-ear noise-cancelling headphones resting on a stand. The walls are a soft, warm grey, with a simple visual schedule in muted colors mounted nearby. Natural daylight filtered through gauzy curtains creates an even, gentle light with almost no harsh contrast, reducing sensory overwhelm. Photographic realism at eye level, with a slightly shallow depth of field to keep the chair and tools in crisp focus, evoking validation, understanding, and calm for ADHD and autistic clients.