How I work
I practice integrative therapy, which means I draw from different therapeutic approaches to suit you as an individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
At the heart of my work is a relational and person-centred approach — I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe enough to explore whatever emerges. Alongside this, I may gently draw on psychodynamic and reflective perspectives to help make sense of patterns, relationships, and inner experiences.
Person-centred, Relational and Psychodynamic — What that means for you.
I won't try to fix you or give you all the answers. I believe you already have a sense of what's going on inside; you might just need the space to understand it more clearly. My role is to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard, accepted, and able to be yourself without judgement.
The relationship between us matters. How you feel with me — whether that's safe, unsure, open or guarded — is important and we can explore that together. Sometimes the way we relate in therapy reflects patterns from your life outside, and working through that in the moment can be powerful.
We might also look a bit deeper. Together, we can explore your past, early relationships, and patterns that aren't always immediately obvious. This can help make sense of why certain feelings or reactions keep showing up for you now.
You don't need to know what you want to talk about before coming to therapy. Some clients arrive with a specific concern; others come with a sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or curious about themselves.
In sessions, we may explore:
- Thoughts and emotions as they arise
- Repeated patterns in relationships or life
- Past experiences and how they may still be shaping you
- Your sense of identity, meaning, and self-understanding
Therapy is not about rushing toward solutions. It's about developing insight, awareness, and the capacity to respond to yourself and others in new ways.