My Approach

My approach is to work with each person as an individual. Many of us may have had similar experiences, but each of us will experience them differently as each of us is unique. I adopt a non-directive and non-judgemental stance, as we work together to try and understand how repeating patterns may occur as ways to survive.

Therapy can be hard work and requires commitment to attending at the same time every week. It can also be intensely rewarding as we learn to understand and accept ourselves more; learn that we can own and bear difficult emotions and ultimately try to live a life that feels more rewarding.

About Me

Hello. I am Shauna. I am a trained Psychodynamic Psychotherapist which means that my approach is based on the belief that the past can help us understand the present. We all have learned many ways of trying to survive in the world, and these coping strategies can be very present at times, which may be why you wish to seek help now. They can also be kept well hidden from others or even ourselves. By working with me, we can uncover them and work together to understand why and how they manifest. It is about trying to make the unconscious more conscious.

I began my career as an Occupational Psychologist, gaining international experience. Recognising the growing need for personal development within the workplace, I transitioned into coaching. As a coach, I noticed that some individuals needed more and so I pursued training in psychotherapy, which has enriched my ability to support clients. I continue to offer coaching as a separate practice to psychotherapy.

With so many counsellors and therapists available, making a choice may seem overwhelming. You might wish to share experiences or feelings that you've kept secret from others, or that may even be unknown to yourself. Having someone you trust, who respects confidentiality and maintains healthy boundaries, is crucial for creating a safe environment. My goal is to support you in understanding who you are and why certain patterns recur so that you can live your life in a way that feels more alive for you.

I work with

• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

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

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Depression
• Divorce
• Employment Difficulties
• Family
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Parents
• Relationships
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Workplace Counselling