My Approach

At its most basic level, therapy is simply a conversation where you can begin to work things through. Many people often feel relief at simply getting their story out to another person who is willing to listen without fearing judgement, who is available and reliable. Some come with a clear life goal to achieve, whilst others may not know what they need, other than simply wanting to feel more at ease with themselves. Often the root of a problem is hidden from view and so people need help to uncover this. Through collaborating with another person, therapy offers an alternative, that liberation from old patterns is possible.

If you have a specific interest in my theoretical approach:

I describe myself as an integrative therapist.

The word ‘integrative’ is used to describe the integration of different strands. Broadly these are existential, psychodynamic and relational. I am interested in the existential - how the difficulties of existing as a human in this world affect you, and how you might adapt to deal with them. I also might consider how relationships (particularly early on in life) have formed your character, and may unconsciously influence the thoughts you have and choices you make. I also believe that as humans we want to belong, and that often this need is thwarted by difficulties in relationships. Therefore a big part of my work is to establish a good working relationship with you. In the words of Irvin Yalom, ‘it’s the relationship that heals.’

About Me

I was drawn to the world of therapy as part of a personal search for meaning and truth. I see it as a unique way to provide yourself with a space that is yours, to tend to your needs. Life is often centred around duties to others, work, families and so on, and so this is a way of allowing yourself to focus on yourself instead.

I am an advocate of talking therapy as having the power to transform through making change, rather than trying to be ok with things as they are. Therapy gives you new insight into how you exist in relation to others and to yourself, such that you are better equipped to know how to live a more fulfilling life.

I have an interest in what it is to not feel ‘normal’. Many people struggle with wanting to be part of ‘normality’, yet in doing so lose faith in what it is that makes them who they are.

I find myself drawn to movement and physicality - I see the physical and mental as inseparable from one another. I’m interested in the growing field of research that looks at the impact of trauma on minds and bodies. Failure to address this can impair our ability to engage with and enjoy being in the world.

I have always been very attached to music. It has the ability to move me in ways that language doesn’t, and so it reminds me that communication is about more than just words.

I work with

• Individuals

Special Interests

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.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Divorce
• Employment Difficulties
• Family
• Gender
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Prescribed Drug Dependence
• Private Practice Issues
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sex Problems
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Step Families
• Stress
• Suicide
• Terminal Illness
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling