Work with Me

How I Work

My approach to counselling and psychotherapy brings together more than 20 years of study and experience in child development, and my training in holistic counselling and psychotherapy, and my own personal life experiences.

Together, these have shaped my understanding of how our physical health is often linked to our mental or emotional health.

i believe we are also  influenced by our early life experiences, the family we grew up in, and the natural environment.

As a therapist, I’m interested in you as a whole person, in body, soul and spirit, and your unique story, your experiences, your relationships, and what brings you to therapy.

Your counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer a space where you can feel supported to safely explore and make sense of what is happening in your life.

 

Therapy as a process of self-discovery

In your sessions,  I draw on my training in Process-Oriented Psychology (Processwork).  Rather than following a set program, or telling you what to do, this approach invites us to gently follow your own unique process of self-discovery.

I see problems, not simply as symptoms to be managed, but as clues that can lead us towards a deeper understanding of who we are, and what might be happening beneath what appears on the surface.

Using a process of deep listening, I’m not only interested in what you say, but am also noticing the subtle signals that add meaning to your words, like a change in your voice, your posture, or a slight movement. 

I’m also interested in any emotions you might be experiencing, or images that come to mind. Even your night-time dreams can  be a source of information, as are inherited belief systems and recurring patterns of behaviour.

Together, we can become curious and follow these clues, tuning into your body’s natural wisdom and exploring what they might be telling us.

My role is not to “fix” you or tell you what to do. I’m more interested in who you are and what you bring to your sessions.

 

Change doesn’t always happen in a straight line.

I see the process of personal growth as a spiral. We continually return to our experiences, exploring them a little more deeply each time, gradually opening up to increased understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

I believe that meaningful and lasting change is something that unfolds gradually over time, within a compassionate and supportive relationship.

Healing starts when we feel deeply seen, and accepted for who we are.

 

Who I can help

Your counselling session offers a place where you can just be yourself, share your problems and feel heard.

You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out for help.

Counselling sessions are available for:

• Individuals seeking to create change and needing support with life’s challenges
• Parents who would like to feel supported and understand their children better
• Couples seeking to resolve conflict, strengthen communication and deepen their relationship