Therapeutic Approach

My theoretical approach is integrative and I draw on a range of theories using a coherent psycho-spiritual model.  This means I acknowledge you as a unique being and tailor my approach to you and what you need which may change throughout our work.

Our work together will be guided by you so you will never need to share, say or do anything you don’t want to.  We will usually begin with dialogue and talk about how we might work together with a view to what you are hoping for.  If I felt I couldn’t offer what you needed I would let you know this and refer you to another professional or organisation if possible.  There may be invitations to using paper, pens, writing, figurines or clay as these can be effective with what may be difficult to put into words or to speak about. If you have an idea of something you’d like to bring to our work I welcome this. 

At the heart of my approach is an appreciation of the importance of offering a safe environment within which you can bring your whole self and share your experiences.  This means that you can expect me to accept and value you with care and understanding rather than judgement.  I also aim to offer transparency and genuineness so that what I say or do match with what I am experiencing.  My intention is that you can feel you know where you stand without needing to guess.

I see us as human beings with a wholeness emerging from our many parts and capacities - including our thoughts, body sensation, emotions, purpose, our sense of connection with others and our greater environment (which some may call soul or spirituality).  Through our life experiences, in order to cope and survive we may come to disconnect or perhaps not develop in some aspects of our selves often without knowing it has happened. This helps us cope in the short term but can create discomfort in the long run.

Often, we see indicators of this through our experiences for example of anxiety, disillusionment, shame, chronic emptiness, anger, depression, confusion, low self-confidence or esteem.  Many people come to therapy with these difficulties not knowing how to come through them or perhaps with the aim of getting rid of them to feel better. 

In working together we may take time to listen and respond in a way which can bring understanding, clarity, restore connection and transform your experience so you can live with a greater sense of wholeness and fulfilment.