My Approach
First and foremost I will listen, patiently without judgement. My practice is integrative, drawing predominantly on person centred and relational approaches, although each client is unique so I will draw on other approaches as and when needed. I certainly don’t have all the answers but I will work with you to help you find them, and start the process of growth and healing from whatever it is that’s causing your distress.
I have the firm belief that you are the expert on yourself and I'm here to support you to better understand yourself, your feelings and experiences. Counselling allows you to explore and understand yourself better, gain clarity and make sense of your experiences and feelings, gain confidence and build resilience.
Making the decision to come to counselling can be daunting and can feel uncomfortable at first talking to someone about your feelings. That's why it's really important you find someone who's the right fit for you so you feel comfortable to talk about whatever you need to.
I offer a welcoming space where first and foremost I aim to build a warm, respectful and trusting relationship, where you're free to talk openly about whatever is troubling you. Together we can explore, at your pace, how to move forward towards feeling more at ease within yourself and your life.
How we experience others and behave in all kinds of relationships affects our view of ourselves, others and the world around us. By cultivating a healthy, respectful and trusting relationship between us, I can explore your world with you and support you to grow and create change within yourself, helping you move towards overcoming your struggles. Together we might explore feelings, relationships, how you see yourself and why that might be.
You might just need a space to breathe, a space to talk and express yourself freely. It’s not a one size fits all, the focus is on you and what you need to make sense of your experiences and how you’re feeling. Don’t worry if you feel unsure, we can work together to unravel what it is you need.