Anne Cussins Psychotherapy Bath

Anne Cussins Psychotherapy Bath

About Psychotherapy & Eating Disorders

Anne Cussins provides psychotherapy in Bath with a focus on psychodynamic and relational approaches. Her practice builds on the rich history of psychotherapy that emerged in the mid-20th century. This period saw the growth of humanistic psychology and philosophical traditions, which shifted the field away from Freudian psychoanalysis.

In the 1960s, the awareness movement, along with feminist ideas like "the personal is political," transformed therapy. These ideas broadened the understanding of psychological issues. Eating disorders, body image, and self-worth became key topics in the field, especially with Susie Orbach's Fat is a Feminist Issue, which remains a seminal text in eating disorder therapy.

Anne’s approach integrates these insights. She understands eating disorders as deeply connected to social, emotional, and relational factors. She works with clients to explore these connections and uncover the root causes of their struggles.

Services

Anne offers long-term psychotherapy based on psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies. These methods encourage self-exploration and insight into unconscious patterns, making room for lasting change.

Services include:

• Treating eating disorders and body image issues

• Addressing relationship difficulties

• Building self-worth and improving identity

• Supporting clients through long-term emotional distress

• Helping with trauma recovery

• Managing anxiety and depression

• Exploring the impact of societal pressures on mental health

Anne’s work goes beyond symptom-based treatment. Rather than focusing on short-term fixes, she allows clients to explore relational patterns and unconscious dynamics over time. This method helps clients gain lasting insight and develop healthier ways of engaging with themselves and others.

Additional Information

Anne’s practice supports individuals who seek deeper understanding and long-term emotional growth. She is particularly interested in how early attachments, societal expectations, and cultural pressures shape our psychological struggles, particularly in relation to eating and body image.

Her approach fosters long-term change, allowing clients to reflect on their emotional experiences and discover healthier, more authentic ways of being. Clients feel supported in a safe, confidential space that values privacy and emotional honesty.

Anne is based in Bath, offering therapy that combines clinical depth with compassionate insight. If you are seeking a therapist who integrates historical and clinical awareness, Anne provides the thoughtful and experienced support you need.