How I work
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Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy
It is my belief that one of the main aims of counselling is to guide us from feeling like victims of circumstance to feeling as though we have some control over our lives. Through focused discussion, empathetic understanding and gradual movement into self-acceptance, we can regain our individual sense of rhythm, and feel empowered in the lives we live.
Working with Anger and Strong Emotions
Anger often develops as a way of protecting ourselves when something feels overwhelming, unsafe, or unfair. For some people it shows up as outbursts or irritability; for others it is turned inward and experienced as self-criticism or shame.
Therapy can offer a space to understand where anger comes from, what it may be trying to protect, and how to relate to it in a way that feels safer and more contained — without judgement or blame.
This work can be helpful if you struggle with anger, emotional intensity, or feel afraid of your own reactions.
Anxiety, Overwhelm and Emotional Regulation
Living with ongoing anxiety or overwhelm can leave us feeling constantly on edge, exhausted, or disconnected from ourselves. Often these experiences are rooted in earlier patterns of coping that are no longer serving us.
Through therapy, we can begin to understand these patterns, develop greater emotional regulation, and create more space for calm, choice and self-trust.
My Approach
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I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I abide and work to rigorous standards which are set out in the BACP code of ethics.
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As an integrative relational therapist, I hold in mind the significance of relationship in shaping who we are and how we operate in the world. I believe that it is in the co-creation and maintenance of a strong therapeutic alliance that we are enabled to focus on our relational patterns and make empowered decisions about our own lives.
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My approach to the therapeutic relationship is to work collaboratively with you, and with whatever you choose to bring to the space. I consider myself to be open and sincere in my approach to people, and the space I provide is warm and comfortable.
I believe that every person has the capacity to change and gain new emotional insight, and I am an advocate of the change process. It is my belief that there are few greater measures of self-love than the willingness to be introspective, the commitment to understand yourself and your world, and the courage to implement relational change.
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Above all else, I hold the belief that you as an individual have the potential to grow and develop in any way that you need to in order to find fulfilment and peace.
My job will never be to heal you, but to help you heal yourself.
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