Therapy is unique in that it provides a non-judgemental, supportive and open-minded space where there are no distractions and the focus is entirely on you and your needs.
You may be considering therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a new perspective and clarity on a situation.
I work relationally, which means central to my practice is the strength of the relationship between myself and my clients. I’m not what’s called a “blank screen therapist”; I bring myself to our work, and I engage in a here-and-now dialogue. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I always encourage honest and open feedback.
Relational psychotherapy also emphasises the importance of relationships and their influence on an individual’s wellbeing. Together we will explore your relationships past and present, to help you better understand how these have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others.
Being an integrative therapist means I tailor our work to your individual needs. I draw from different psychotherapeutic models, namely psychodynamic and humanistic approaches.
Additionally, I work from a trauma-informed perspective, holding in mind the impact that trauma can have on relationships, regulation and behaviour.
I have extensive clinical experience working with a wide range of issues, including complex and enduring mental health issues. I also have a specialist interest in peri-natal mental health.
My work is underpinned by my commitment to collaboration, diversity and inclusion. I hold in mind the intersectionality of race, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, and culture in our work together. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally, and a neurodivergent affirming therapist.
I am an accredited member of BACP, the professional association for members of the counselling profession in the UK.
