Foremost, my work is led by empathy, compassion, careful listening and research. You do the bulk of the work, so I have a duty to foster a trustworthy environment for you to do it in. I might be the therapist for you, or I might just be the one you see first. Let’s meet, see how we click. Two very separate beings can forge a vital connection. 

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Loved ones can offer invaluable support, of course, but they cannot always listen with an objective, non-judgmental ear, often due to their own woes and concerns, and it’s easy for the semi-distracted listener to mistranslate your experience. 

 

My approach would be described as integrative: existential/humanistic; philosophical; psychodynamic; person-centred. We can’t afford to be dogmatic, and I don’t think any one discipline will wholly cover your unique complexities as a person. But many disciplines overlap and blending them together where relevant or necessary can create a bespoke approach to produce the voltage required to ignite change.

 

Our therapeutic relationship will have depth and complexity, ideally, enhancing my understanding of you. However, if one approach doggedly fails to work, another direction must be taken! I work relationally, not diagnostically. Reflection needs a sounding board, needs silence – gold dust in the modern world. Perhaps I can be the one to help you find it.