My Approach

I describe myself as an Integrative Therapist. This is a holistic way of working, where you ​are the one setting the pace and the agenda of our therapy sessions, and I will bring in techniques from various therapeutic schools to aid our work together. A bit like a therapy-toolkit!

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These modalities will generally be: Person-centred, Psychodynamic, and Systemic.

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My job as a  counsellor is to provide a safe space, free of judgement, where you can explore what is important to you and how you feel. Sometimes we might tell ourselves "This isn't a big deal" or that we might be wasting our therapist's time, but this isn't the case; whatever is going on for you matters to me.

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I may reflect back things I'm noticing or hearing, and together we can be curious about what is going on for you and why that might be. I might gently challenge you, and highlight behavioural patterns I'm noticing if that feels appropriate. Sometimes we just need to have our pain witnessed.

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My practice is non-directive, so I will never advise you or tell you what to do.

 

I cannot diagnose you or prescribe a path of treatment, but we can explore together what feels right for you.

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The most effective therapy hinges on a good relationship with your therapist; so if you think that we might be a good fit, and you would like to arrange a free initial chat about sessions, please click here.