My approach

As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including:

• Psychodynamic — exploring how past experiences, relationships and unconscious patterns can shape the present

• Humanistic — meeting you as a whole person and understanding your perspective

• Existential — exploring questions of freedom, choice, meaning and mortality

• Transpersonal — making space for experiences that may extend beyond our usual sense of self

• Body psychotherapy — paying attention to how experiences are felt and expressed in the body

I adapt how we work together according to what feels most relevant for you, drawing on different perspectives as our work develops.

How therapy can help

I see therapy as a way of understanding the patterns, relationships and experiences that shape us, while also exploring how we might relate differently to ourselves, others and the world around us.

I’m interested in the connections between past and present. Becoming more aware of patterns that may have their roots in earlier experiences can create space for change. But change doesn't only come through insight — sometimes it's through experiencing something different in the present, including within the therapeutic relationship, that new possibilities begin to emerge.

Depending on what feels right for you, our work may involve exploring your past and its influence on the present, reflecting on your current relationships and ways of being, or paying attention to your thoughts, emotions and bodily experience. We might spend time noticing and making sense of feelings as they arise, and finding new ways of responding to them. We might also explore questions of identity, belonging and a sense of home, or experiences that expand your understanding of who you are. At times, there may be space for deeper existential themes such as meaning, purpose, mortality and how you want to live.

The therapeutic relationship

At the heart of this work is the therapeutic relationship. I believe that being seen, understood and accepted is one of our fundamental human needs, and I aim to offer a space that is open and non-judgmental — somewhere you can bring whatever feels important, including things that may be difficult to talk about elsewhere.

The wider context

I am also mindful of the ways that power, privilege and marginalisation operate in society, and bring this awareness into the therapy room. I recognise that our experiences are shaped not only by our individual histories, but also by our relationships, identities and the wider social and cultural contexts in which we live.

What to expect from the initial session

The first session is an opportunity for us to meet and talk about what brings you to therapy. It is also a chance for you to ask any questions, get a sense of how I work, and see whether you would like to continue. It allows us both to consider whether we might be able to work together.

Session length and frequency

Sessions are 50 minutes long and usually take place once a week at the same day and time. Meeting regularly provides continuity and consistency, allowing the work to develop over time.

I understand that travel, work or other commitments can sometimes make a fixed weekly time difficult. Where needed, we can discuss whether another arrangement would be possible.

The length of therapy

How long we work together can vary depending on your reasons for coming to therapy and what you would like to explore. We might have a few sessions with a particular focus, or allow more time to work with experiences, patterns and ways of being that may take longer to shift.

We can think together about what might be helpful for you and either agree on a set number of sessions or work on an open-ended basis.