How I Work
I work in a way that’s guided by you, at your pace. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, adapting them to suit your individual needs as they emerge.
Our sessions may focus on how your past can shape and influence your current behaviours and experiences. I also place importance on psychoeducation, offering insight and strategies to support you.
The aim of therapy isn’t to fix. Instead, I see it as developing a different relationship with the issue. One that, over time, allows it to feel less overwhelming and less in control of your life. Therapy isn’t about someone else giving you the answers. It’s a collaborative process that helps you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions and experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Taking The First Step
I welcome the opportunity to learn about each client before our sessions and would be grateful to receive any information you feel comfortable sharing.
If you’re ready to take the step to have counselling, or if you want to find out more about the process, I offer a free 20-minute call. I will also ask you some questions about what brings you to counselling and assess for suitability in the possible work together.
Your First Session
During our first session, we will go over the contract to make sure we both have a good understanding of working together. I believe this is key to providing the foundation for the work.
As part of your first session, you'll complete the CORE questionnaire. It's a simple tool that helps me gain a clearer picture of your current wellbeing and can be used to review how things change over the course of counselling.