My approach

In my therapeutic work, I develop a responsive, mulitcultural practice and provide an empathic, non-judgemental space to help people feel heard, valued, connected, empowered and understood. I’m interested in getting to know each person as a whole and draw on different therapeutic approaches that best suit the individual I’m working with. Through developing an understanding of where each person needs support, I tailor the sessions to best suit their individual needs and personal circumstances. Together we develop an understanding of what is going on for them in their lives, their families and social networks, to heal and develop a better future.

My work is trauma informed, always mindful of the effects of trauma on the mind and body and the impact it has on people’s lives.

And I draw on different theoretical and therapeutic approaches in my work including:

Psycho-dynamic – an understanding of unconscious psychological processes and how past experiences shape our personalities.

Person centred therapy – a humanistic approach with the belief that the client is inherently driven toward and has the capacity for growth and self-actualisation.

Arts therapy – an apporach to therapy where art making and other creative processes are used to facilitate communication and explore thoughts, feelings and memories.

Attachment theory – an understanding of the importance of relationships and bonds between people.

Polyvagal theory – understands the role the autonomic nervous system – especially the vagus nerve – plays in regulating our health and behaviour.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) – an approach to psychotherapy that helps people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts.

Narrative therapy – a respectful non-blaming approach to counselling that centres people as the experts in their own lives.