My therapeutic approach promotes a humanistic respectfulness for the uniqueness of each of us as individuals and the possibility that within all of us there is the chance for positive growth and change.  I integrate a variety of different theoretical models of psychotherapy with each of my clients in different ways depending on their specific needs.

I am particularly interested in how our early life experiences influence the ways we relate to others.  I believe that we are often deeply affected by the quality of our early relationships, particularly within our families as children, and that difficulties we may experience in our lives can often be traced back to these early relationships.

I work in a number of ways with my clients that may incorporate breathing techniques, visualisations, journaling and writing, exploring dreams, drawing, psycho-education and sometimes silence.​ Whilst psychotherapy is a ‘talking therapy,’ thoughts and feelings can often emerge as physical reactions and sensations in the body.  By paying attention to this body language in a safe environment, I can be curious with my clients about emotions that may be held and surpressed in our bodies.

I’m often asked how is psychotherapy different to counselling? These terms are often used interchangeably.  Generally counselling aims to resolve issues over the short term. Psychotherapy tends to continue for longer and address more complex or underlying issues that may affect behaviour, emotions and relationships.

I strongly believe that psychotherapy can promote profound personal change, and I endeavour to facilitate this by offering a warm, trusting and strong therapeutic environment. To support this, I meet clients on a weekly basis, at a fixed time – this time becomes theirs. I offer long term and open-ended therapy.  And, I support my clients to end therapy in a careful and compassionate way when they feel ready to leave.