My approach
Therapy built around you - not a diagnosis.
At the heart of my work is the Person-Centred Approach developed by Carl Rogers.
I believe that people are not broken. Most emotional difficulties develop as understandable responses to life experiences, relationships and the pressures we encounter. Therapy is not about someone telling you how to live your life or attempting to "fix" you. It is about creating the conditions where you can understand yourself more deeply and discover your own way forward.
This means our sessions are collaborative. We work together to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences in a way that feels safe, respectful and authentic.
While my foundation is person-centred therapy, I also draw upon Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems when they are likely to support your goals and preferences.
Above all, I aim to offer a relationship where you feel genuinely listened to, accepted without judgement and able to explore whatever is important to you.
Who I work with
I work with men and women from 18 onwards with a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, burnout, regret, life & career transitions and relationship difficulties.
I also have experience of working successfully with clients diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Furthermore, I also have experience of working with people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and clients from the LGBT community.
What can I help with?
People seek therapy for many different reasons.
You may be experiencing:
✓ Anxiety and persistent worry
✓ Depression and low mood
✓ Stress and burnout
✓ Bereavement and loss
✓ Relationship difficulties
✓ Low self esteem and self confidence
✓ Life transitions and career change
✓ Regret and self-forgiveness
✓ Shame and self- criticism
✓ Identity and purpose
✓ Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
✓ Workplace difficulties
You don't need to fit into a particular category. If something matters to you, it matters in therapy.
Unfortunately, I do not offer services to client’s that have eating disorders. I believe this requires specialist training and I do not work beyond my sphere of competence.
A free 15 minute call is a great opportunity to get to know each other, discuss your experiences of therapy, any fears you have about the process and understand if working with me is right for you before committing to a first session.
Calls can be via phone or online.