I work integratively, drawing on psychosynthesis alongside existential, humanistic, person-centred, Gestalt, Jungian and transpersonal approaches. This allows me to adapt the way I work to you as an individual and to what you bring to therapy.
Psychosynthesis is central to my practice. I believe that each person has an inherent capacity for growth and that, even during periods of difficulty or crisis, there can be an opportunity for greater self-understanding and transformation.
Together, we can gently explore patterns, adaptations and behaviours that may have developed in response to painful or challenging experiences. Rather than simply trying to push difficult feelings away, therapy can provide an opportunity to approach them with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand how they have shaped your life and relationships.
Psychosynthesis also recognises the different parts of ourselves that can sometimes feel conflicted. By bringing greater awareness to these parts, we can begin to develop a more compassionate relationship with ourselves and create greater freedom in how we respond to life.
Our work may explore the interconnectedness of body, feelings, mind and spirit, as well as your values, meaning and sense of purpose. My aim is to support you in reconnecting with your own inner resources and developing greater trust in yourself, so that you can move towards a more authentic, balanced and meaningful way of living.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for adults and couples to explore the difficulties, challenges and transitions they may be experiencing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, or simply feeling lost or disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect and begin to make sense of what is happening.
I believe that being genuinely heard and understood, without judgement, can be an important starting point for change. My aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can explore what is troubling you at a pace that feels right for you, while developing greater self-awareness, self-compassion and trust in yourself.
I have a Master’s in Psychosynthesis Psychology, a PGDip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, a PGDip in Counselling and a PGDip in Leadership Coaching. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients and concerns, including bereavement and loss, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, addiction and substance dependency, loneliness, stress, relationship difficulties, identity, career and work-related issues, personal development, menopause, and questions of meaning, purpose and spirituality.
We begin with an initial consultation, offered online, by phone or face-to-face. This gives us both an opportunity to explore what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels like the right fit. There is no charge for this initial consultation.
Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes and are usually weekly, with short-term, time-limited and longer-term therapy available depending on your needs.
Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.