MY APPROACH

WORKING WITH ME AS YOUR THERAPIST

The clients I work with tell me that the genuine, open and empathic approach I provide helps them to truly be themselves and explore difficult experiences and emotions without fear of being judged – this, in itself, can be very healing. 

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As an Integrative Counsellor, I tend to work with the whole person, not the 'label'. This holistic approach acknowledges that everyone is vulnerable to life's challenges, which can impact our emotions, behaviours, and perceptions of ourselves, others, and the world. So, rather than 'labelling' the areas I work with, my experience includes working with all manner of emotional difficulties and life events that prevent us from leading the life we want.  As your therapist,  I have no agenda other than to help you find relief from what's preventing you from living the life you want. Be that because of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, grief, relationships and much, much more. I draw dynamically from a broad toolkit, adapting therapy to meet your needs. These include Person-Centred (Humanistic), CBT, Psychodynamic, Existential, IFS (Informed), and other psychological approaches. 

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I'm also trained in the Rewind Technique, a highly effective treatment that doesn't require clients to continuously relive their trauma (see more under modalities).  I sometimes use creative interventions to explore unconscious thoughts. I'll share ideas where, together, we’ll find methods that you feel are most helpful. My Counselling experience, coupled with my business background, means I bring a warm, down-to-earth approach to my work. 

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_____Therapy sessions are held weekly or fortnightly at the same time/day, & can take place either online or in person at my practice. I offer both short- and long-term therapy, applying pluralistic principles, meaning that we work collaboratively & regularly review progress.___