My Philosophy
Relationship is at the heart of what I do. I am not a 'purist' blank screen reflecting your questions back to you. In fact, many clients come to me having had 'purist' therapists, now seeking connection, answers to their questions, a sense of direction, tangible progress and most importantly, a clear understanding of themselves. People are inherently knowledgeable, making old-school listening therapy insufficient. Instead, I provide evidence-based Integrative Psychotherapy that is both proactive and relational.
My Approach
Within our confidential space, we work collaboratively to explore the root causes of your concerns, for lasting change; as well as strategies and solutions. I often help individuals in three core areas:
Managing Emotions & Compulsions: managing Anxiety, Anger, Rumination, Depression, Stress, OCD, ADHD, Pervasive Moods, Burnout and Overwhelm.
Managing Family Patterns: current family patterns, including parenting styles and child dynamics; historic family trauma (including intergenerational); Narcissistic or Schizoid personality disorders; the hated, alienated, rejected, used-objectified or infantilised child.
Relationship Dynamics: Personal, Parental, Social or Work-based relationships: pervasive patterns, betrayal-affairs, rupture-break-up-trial separation, psychosexual issues, cultural interplay and workplace.
Whilst therapy is a serious endeavour, I also believe in the value of light-hearted humour as part of the psychotherapy process and I also leverage the clients own innate self-knowledge and wisdom as part of the process.
What I Offer
In today’s world, there is a shortage of very senior, experienced therapists, with many newly trained practitioners emerging—polished but often lacking in skill. I provide psychotherapy backed by 30 years of senior expertise.
Around three decades of experience, has enabled 'intuitive knowing' and 'heuristic judgement'. This means accurate assessment and appropriate adjustment in the immediacy of the moment, ensuring time is not wasted, as can happen with inexperienced therapists. Getting to the nitty-gritty in a shorter amounts of time allows for more rapid growth. Insight and progress can be experienced within each session.
I offer a range of Therapeutic Options to suit peoples differing needs and circumstances (see page).
