Benjamin

Mr Benjamin Marr

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

“My approach to psychotherapy is one of a deep belief in the clients ability to heal, resolve issues and move forward to a positive ending.”

About Me

I offer a calm, collaborative space to explore what lies beneath your current struggles. My approach is rooted in a deep belief in your ability to heal and find lasting solutions. Together, we can gently make sense of past experiences and understand underlying patterns. This reflective process helps clients resolve long-standing issues. It guides them towards a positive, more fulfilling future.

Approach

From that steady, shared space, the work unfolds through attentive listening, hands-on reflection and gentle challenges that help surface patterns beneath your difficulties. Sessions in London or via secure online video, conducted in English, move at a considered pace—sometimes quiet and exploratory, sometimes active and task-focused—so discoveries can be absorbed between meetings. I often weave imagery, dream material and practical exercises into the hour, offering observations that invite new ways of relating to yourself and others. Those coping with relationship strain, grief, addiction or persistent low mood often find this paced, reflective way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Dream Analysis

    A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Music Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses music (listening, playing, or creating) as a medium for emotional expression, mood regulation, and healing.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who integrates psychoanalytic understanding into therapy, exploring unconscious dynamics and relational patterns.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Registered Guidance Counsellor

Qualifications

Bowlby Centre/ Birkbeck College, London/ Institute of Psychotherapy & Disability/ Institute of Transactional Analysis

Service Areas

Benjamin Marr

In-person & Online

Chelsea

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

Chelsea, London, United Kingdom