Therapeutic Approach
I am a fully qualified therapist and counsellor, working in an integrative-relational way. This means that I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs, and I prioritise our therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing and change.
Beginning therapy, you might say, is embarking on a transformative journey. You can think of me as a guide, who has successfully undertaken similar journeys before and can recognise the important landmarks. The map I am using, though, does not identify the precise route we will take. So, in a way, we go on an adventure together.
Because of difficult or traumatic life experiences, we often disconnect from parts of ourselves. In our work, we will explore and embrace the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In this way, you can gain a more authentic sense of self and live more fully.
My work is collaborative, ensuring you have a choice regarding the content and pace of our sessions. During the first session, we will identify your goals and how we can work towards them.
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time."
I draw on a number of therapeutic approaches:
Psychodynamic
The psychodynamic approach addresses inner conflicts and explores how unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences exert a powerful influence on a person’s life.
Relational
The relational approach prioritises the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing and change, fostering a deeper understanding of the self within relationships.
Humanistic
The humanistic approach centres around a person’s present life and their individual capacity for self-directed growth ultimately promoting self-discovery and holistic well-being.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
The cognitive-behavioural approach aims to identify and reframe negative thought and behaviour patterns to improve emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Creative Therapy
Creative Therapy can offer new avenues for expressing and processing experiences, often by integrating mind and body through techniques such as mindfulness, visualisation, and the use of imagery or tools such as sand trays, nesting dolls, and stones.
