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My personal leaning and approach is predominantly informed by Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic thinking and theory. My Integrative training, however, was pluralistic and I don't adhere to just one school of thought but aim to work flexibly, responding to the individual needs of clients. I prioritise the providing of a safe, reliable, thoughtful and supportive therapeutic space where clients can think together with their therapist about present concerns as well as their hopes and fears. With all clients, I aim to listen sensitively and with compassion. As well as what the client brings, I am mindful of what may be less easy to think about and what might be communicated unconsciously.
I believe that change towards healthier self esteem and more enjoyable and satisfying relationships can happen organically through the therapeutic relationship. I conceptualise this as a kind of provision by the therapist of a mental space within which the client can explore their emotions and develop their reflective capacity thereby strengthening their own agency and resilience. I aim ultimately to help clients enhance and develop their own self care and self support systems so that they can help themselves improve their quality of life.
I have over 12 years experience of working therapeutically with children, adolescents and adults.
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.
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