Therapy

I have formal training in a number of therapies including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and trauma therapy. Above all, I prioritise the importance of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I also provide space for noticing how early life experiences shape the way we feel about ourselves and relate to other people throughout life.

My aim is to listen closely, understand compassionately and help us think together about how things could be different. The focus is not purely on symptom reduction, diagnosis or teaching specific strategies but instead on understanding you as an individual and supporting you to find meaningful solutions for yourself.

  • The first step is for us to find a time to speak briefly over the phone before potentially booking a first appointment. This allows me to understand your support needs and for you to ask any questions.

    If we agree it would be helpful to meet, I would offer you a regular time (either weekly or fortnightly) and sessions run for 50-minutes.

    In session, I would encourage you to speak about what feels most important to you. This provides space for making sense of the difficulties you are experiencing and thinking through meaningful changes.

    During the first three sessions I will usually gather information. My aim is to come to an understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing and, most importantly, what might be helpful for you. After I have gathered enough information, I will discuss my opinion and treatment options with you. Then together we can agree to a plan of what to do next.

    My aim is to make the process of therapy as transparent as possible so you can make an informed choice about your treatment.

  • Therapy can help people address patterns of thinking, feeling and being that they may have felt stuck in for some time. This often results in reduced distress alongside improvements in relationships with others. Better understanding and managing emotional difficulties can also positively impact people’s physical health too. Through the process of therapy, people often reflect on feeling more accepting of themselves and able to move forward in their lives.