A first step
towards change
I am here to help you get to where you'd like to be. Many people come to me with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, loss, addiction struggles, health concerns, difficult family dynamics, sexual concerns or identity issues, or because they are at a cross-roads in life and are seeking clarity.
My therapeutic approach is warm, friendly and dynamic. If you desire a therapist to sit and listen with little or no interaction - I may not be for you.
I don't just listen, I truly hear you and feel your concerns, through your words and also what you don't say. I pick up on non verbal cues and unspoken signalling - which i will tentatively enquire about.
My offer of deep empathy, is not trained. It is who I am.
I also use a mix of therapeutic modalities to better support you.
I approach all individuals, couples and families, focusing on each person's specific needs.
Holistic psychotherapy
I will support you sensitively, not only with text book 'techniques' and years of training.
I, too, have additional understanding of many of life's challenges through my own well-lived experiences.
Judgement is not part of my DNA. You are free to be fearlessly open with your thoughts and feelings.
My philosophy
Individuality
I respect and value the uniqueness of each person.
I cannot emphasise enough the importance of finding a therapist with whom you feel you are a 'good fit'. Much is written about the necessity of finding someone you feel comfortable with. In short, someone you click with pretty much immediately. Someone you like. This is even more vital that than the modality a therapist uses.
Responsibility
I take my responsibility as a psychotherapist extremely seriously and I am committed to providing you with the care you need. I have many long-standing clients would would vouch for this.
They continue coming because they find the benefit of our ongoing relationship and their ability to talk freely with a trained professional (who is not a family member or friend).
Many people report that it is easier to be much more open - with the right encouragement - with someone that is not in their immediate circle.
There is absolutely no requirement to commit to a certain number of sessions once we begin. However long we work together is entirely your choice.
Appreciation
I encourage you to recognise your strengths and also where you may want to develop some growth. This way I am able to offer you supportive and respectful therapy.
Also, i will add, it is more than alright for us to laugh together. Some of the obscurities of life can be amusing - we all know that. However, if I feel that perhaps laughter is being used as a 'mask' to cover more difficult feelings - i will encourage us to discuss that.
Confidentiality
Everything you tell me is entirely confidential. It remains between the two of us, or if you are a couple nothing goes beyond the therapy room. Confidentiality is one of the main pillars of the therapeutic relationship and without that there is nothing. You are in safe hands with all you disclose in our sessions.
Structure
I structure our therapy sessions clearly and transparently to ensure that we can achieve your therapy goals together.
My sessions are 50 minutes long - sometimes longer - since i try and keep 30 minutes between each client.
I encourage regular 'check-ins' to ensure we are going in the direction you hope for.
In my view, it is essential you feel some progression, otherwise, what is the point?
Transparency
I am transparent in my work and communicate openly and honestly with you throughout our sessions together. If i sense or notice something. often non-verbal communications, I will mention this.
It works both ways. My approach to therapy is modern and I entirely encourage you to voice any queries, you may have during our sessions. You are free to ask me anything and I will always answer your questions.
Let's work together on your future.
If you are ready to take the first step in a new direction, get in touch with me.
I will support you gaining more clarity about yourself, understanding your feelings and needs more clearly and developing new paths as you move forward through life.
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