Therapy with Me

As a qualified psychotherapist, I focus on getting to know you and getting to the root of what's brought you to therapy. I believe in creating a safe, trusting, and collaborative relationship where you can be yourself and share openly. Together, we’ll explore and address the experiences, patterns, and emotions that may be holding you back.

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To support this process, I combine talking therapy, EMDR, and creative approaches, guided by what feels right for you.

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Psychotherapy

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I really enjoy getting to know clients on a deeper level, discovering their deepest fears and anxieties, as well as what gives them hope and meaning. I see myself as a guide rather than an expert, committed to walking alongside you as you navigate life's challenges. I often liken our journey to standing at the foot of a mountain together - excited but apprehensive about the path ahead, not knowing where it will lead, but ready to face it together.

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It is also important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood in your experience and that you feel as though you're able to bring all of you to session, including the parts you may struggle with, feel ashamed of, or find difficult to accept.

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Psychotherapy is about so more than simply talking. It often involves exploring how our past experiences may shape how we see ourselves , the world around us and our relationships with others. It can also help us become more aware of what sits outside our conscious awareness - things we may feel or experience without always knowing why.

 

At times, this can feel uncomfortable or unsettling, particularly if you’re someone who likes to have certainty and clarity. Therapy doesn’t always offer immediate answers, and learning to sit with the unknown and trust the process can be one of the hardest parts of the journey. But it can also be where something begins to shift.

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Over time, you may find yourself feeling more hopeful, noticing changes in your relationships, or relating to yourself with greater kindness and understanding. These moments can be quiet and gradual, but they can also be deeply transformative. For me, this is where the real beauty of therapy lies - in creating the space for something new to emerge, and for you to begin to experience yourself and your life differently.

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EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing)

 

EMDR is a powerful and an extensively researched method proven to help people recover from traumatic memories and other distressing experiences.​​ For more information, go to EMDR.

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I will work with you at your pace, ensuring that our sessions are adapted to your needs and comfort.  Together, we’ll work to:

• Process difficult memories

• Strengthen your inner resources

• Cultivate resilience, empowerment, and hope

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Working Creatively

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I love working creatively to help you express things that can be difficult to articulate or to bring awareness to the sources of your distress. We may use drawing, sand tray, metaphor, guided visualisations or written exercises for example.​​