How I work

My approach is Integrative-Relational which means I draw from a range of different therapies and adjust how I work around you and what you need. Instead of trying to make you fit a mould that wasn't made uniquely for you, we design a custom mould together that's flexible enough to grow with you.

Depending on what you bring, I might draw from attachment theory to understand how your past may be impacting your present. I might also use Polyvagal theory, or somatic resourcing, to help you understand what's happening in your body, not just your thoughts. I may also draw on emotion or compassion focussed therapies to help you understand your emotions, why they matter and what they're communicating to you.

Many of us learned early on to dismiss feelings, body sensations and physical responses as things to be controlled or pushed down. But our bodies hold so much more knowledge than we give them credit for.

You might notice a tightness in your chest before a difficult conversation, a drop in energy when things get too intense, or reactions that feel bigger than the moment warrants. These don't happen because you're broken, they're signals. Learning to listen and understand them is often where the most meaningful change begins. Reconnecting to yourself and your needs can help you navigate:

• Boundaries
• Conflict
• Self-Esteem
• Stress Management
• Relationships

For couples and relational work I'm trained in IMAGO Therapy and The Gottman Method, both of which I find profound in their ability to transform how two people hear and understand each other. Underpinning all of this is a person-centred commitment to you as a whole person worthy of unconditional care, exactly as you are.

I don't expect you to arrive with all the answers, or even knowing how to do therapy right. Wherever you are in your awareness and experience, we can figure out where best to start together.