About my way of working

I trained in person-centred therapy, which places the therapeutic relationship as central to healing. I have a background in psychology and mental health, which expands my way of working therapeutically. 

I bring presence, genuineness, and curiosity to our sessions while you explore at your own pace. I follow your lead without being passive, encouraging dialogue and collaboration, so we can build the space in which you feel truly seen and understood. Often this means reconnecting with experiences that have been suppressed, or making space for parts of yourself that have felt conflicted or rejected, so that by processing them in a safe relational environment, integration and change become possible. 

In my practice, I often find different ways of accessing experience can be helpful, e.g. journalling, metaphor, images, poetry, body awareness, and I'll encourage these when appropriate. 

I hold regular clinical supervision, and I am fully insured, working in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I continue to undertake additional training to deepen my understanding and develop my practice. I am also open to other healing modalities, and I believe counselling can work very well alongside spiritual, creative and somatic practices.