My Approach

As there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, I integrate neuroscience, cognitive work, internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic depth work, dream work, creative techniques, and a range of body-orientated psychotherapies, to sensitively attune to you to witness and hear your story.

The emphasis in our work will be exploring what is important to you, at a pace which suits you. This means me walking alongside you, guiding you where appropriate and requested, as you find answers within yourself. All you need to bring to therapy is yourself as you are in that moment. Together, we will support your experiences and emotions to unfold organically.

Holding in mind your best interests, is at the heart of my practice, as is a soothing and welcoming presence that is rooted in openness and compassion. This enables me to listen deeply and be truly present with your thoughts and feelings. Facilitating your connection with your unfolding story in this way, can help you process your emotional responses to painful experiences in your life. Over time, this can be transformational and can nurture an emerging self-assuredness, the ability to live life fully and the beginning of a new narrative: your new story.

Drawing upon a number of therapeutic models, I tailor my approach to ensure each client's specific needs are met.

Cognitive (CBT) approaches can help if you’re stuck in negative self-talk, self-criticism, and negative thought patterns, or if anxiety is capping you from experiencing happiness and living life fully. This approach helps transform such thoughts and behaviours to achieve specific goals and overcome specific issues.

Psychodynamic approaches can help if you have issues from childhood that you’re wanting to resolve. If you’re noticing unhelpful or negative patterns repeating in your day-to-day life, then the chances are that some of your early life templates are influencing you today by playing out. Therapy can work on these engrained issues to free you from your past.

Person-centred/humanistic approaches work with you in the here and now. They focus on your self-development and growth and how you interact with others and express yourself in the world. They also help you answer your big life questions and take responsibility for the decisions and choices you make in life.

Transpersonal approaches help with transformation and expressing your true potential. This facilitates connecting you with your innate wisdom, creativity and essential self and helps explore ways to give expression to this part of you in the world.

Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS acknowledges the multiplicity of the mind within each of us and posits that our minds are composed of distinct parts, each with its own beliefs and emotions. These parts often interact like a family, with some becoming protective or overwhelmed. Drawing on IFS, we foster harmony among your parts, promoting self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth.

Diversity & Inclusion:
I am deeply mindful of the social and cultural forces surrounding us and the ways in which sexuality, gender, ethnicity, faith, and class form us. Seeking to understand the specific challenges my clients experience due to cultural differences, discrimination and isolation, is fundamental to my work. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and/or ethnic minorities.

About Me

As a qualified counsellor and clinical psychotherapist, much of my practice involves working with individuals experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression or grief as well as those affected by abuse and psychological trauma (PTSD and complex-PTSD).

My therapeutic approach is relational and collaborative and trauma-informed to create a safe space for you to speak about anything you wish to – perhaps the only space in your life where you can do so. Here, your story can not only be heard but honoured, free from judgment, bias or preconceived ideas.

Why Therapy?
The reasons we seek therapy are as unique and varied as, well, you are! But, broadly speaking clients tend to be either after answers to some big life questions, eager to resolve those parts of their lives that have become stuck or painful, or longing to rediscover their internal compass and set a new course.

We can get caught up in sweating the small, day-to-day stuff so much, that we lose sight of who we are and what and where we really want to be. If you feel you’ve lost sight of your purpose in life, then psychotherapy can help you re-discover your mojo and what gives your life meaning.

I work with

• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transpersonal Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Depression
• Divorce
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma