How I work

Therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, your experiences and the patterns that shape how you think, feel and relate to others.

There are times when life feels difficult to navigate. You might be struggling with a particular issue, noticing recurring patterns in your relationships, or experiencing emotions that are difficult to make sense of.

Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe it is important to have a space where you can speak openly, feel heard and explore your experiences without judgement.

Rather than offering ready-made answers or a one-size-fits-all solution, I aim to understand your individual circumstances and work collaboratively towards what feels meaningful and helpful to you.

Looking at the bigger picture

While it’s important to address what’s happening in your life right now, I also believe there’s value in understanding the experiences that have shaped you.

Our early relationships, past experiences and the ways we’ve learned to respond to the world can influence how we feel, think and relate to others today. Sometimes, we find ourselves reacting in ways we don’t fully understand or repeating patterns that no longer feel helpful.

Taking time to explore these experiences can help us develop a greater understanding of ourselves and make sense of why certain difficulties arise.

This doesn’t mean dwelling on the past or overlooking what’s happening in the present. Both matter, and therapy can offer space for the two to be explored together.

Finding an approach that works for you

People come to therapy with different needs, expectations and experiences. Some want to understand themselves more deeply, while others are looking for practical ways to manage anxiety, navigate relationships or cope with a difficult period in their lives.

My work draws on different therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy.

Psychodynamic therapy

This approach explores not only the conscious mind but also the subconscious. This approach focuses on how our past experiences, relationships and emotions can influence our present lives. It can help us recognise recurring patterns, understand our emotional responses and develop a deeper sense of self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It can help us recognise patterns that contribute to distress and explore alternative ways of thinking and responding to challenging situations.

These approaches are not applied in a fixed way. Depending on your experiences and what brings you to therapy, we may draw on different perspectives and techniques as our work develops.

A collaborative process

Therapy isn’t about being judged, given instructions or expected to have all the answers. It’s a process we work through together.

There may be times when we explore difficult experiences or feelings, and other times when we focus on what’s happening in your day-to-day life and what might help you feel more equipped to manage it.

I value honesty, openness and the therapeutic relationship we build along the way. It’s important that you feel able to bring your thoughts, questions and even uncertainties into our sessions.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want to say or where you want to begin. We can work that out together.

Taking the first step

Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar, particularly if you've never spoken to a therapist before. You may have a clear idea of what you'd like to explore, or simply feel that something needs to change.

Wherever you’re starting from, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.