Ricardo Dans

Ricardo Dans is a psychotherapist specializing in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

He is dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional balance, improvecoping skills, and navigate relationships for healthier connections. Ricardo also supports clients in self-exploration and authentic self-expression. Described as compassionate, highly skilled, and creative, Ricardo approaches his practice with an open mind, guided by core values of freedom, curiosity, and courage. He assists individuals in managing difficult emotions, exploring identity, and resolving relationship challenges.

Therapeutic Approach & Experience
Ricardo offers Psychodynamic Psychotherapy sessions, which are 50 minutes long, focusing on how past experiences influence present behaviors and struggles. Additionally, he provides 50-minute Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) sessions, teaching practical skills for managing unhelpful behaviours due to emotional dysregulation. For a comprehensive approach, he also offers 90-minute sessions offering both psychotherapy for 45 min and DBT for 45 min. Ricardo has extensive experience working with diverse clients, both online and face-to-face.

His online work includes supporting individuals through depression and anxiety, significant life changes, and emotional dysregulation. In a private psychiatric hospital setting, he has worked with patients addressing suicidal thoughts, ASD, ADHD, and low self-esteem. Before becoming a psychotherapist, Ricardo trained as a medical microbiologist, specializing in STIs and HIV.

Session Information
* Assessments: 60 minutes
* Regular Therapy Sessions: 50 minutes
* Blended Therapy Sessions (Psychotherapy & DBT): 90 minutes

Ricardo works with adult clients and charges from £80 per session.

Availability on Mondays in person and online other days of the week.