My core training is in psychodynamic counselling which focuses on the importance of the unconscious, and the way that our past experience, deeply rooted trauma or learned behaviour from childhood, can shape our thoughts, feelings and behaviour in the present.

 

Psychotherapy encourages and supports you to explore and unravel the experiences of your past, as well as to recognise dysfunctional or defensive patterns of behaviour, which might be influencing the way you feel and behave day to day. This deeper level of self awareness allows you to reflect and ‘let go’ of feelings that may be holding you back.

 

I feel it is important to focus on personal growth and to build personal resilience, to give you the internal psychological tools that you can use going forward, to resolve problems and pursue goals that are meaningful to you.
 

The aim of my private practice is to listen to you and build up a working relationship that is based on trust, confidentiality and respect. 

 

The decision to seek help is a brave one and its important to find a therapist that has the right skills and approach that suits you, and that you come away feeling supported and not alone. I work at your pace in a non-judgemental and empathetic way.

 

Therapy might not make problems go away but you will find it easier to cope with them. Clients are empowered to own the parts of themselves in conflict, develop increased capacity to manage challenges, and feel a greater sense of life meaning, purpose and value. The effects can be long lasting.

Do contact me if you would like to make an appointment to discuss your counselling needs. I can offer an initial free 15 minute telephone consultation. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have and to explore whether you feel we can work together.