Counselling
for expats and international couples​
What is counselling?
Counselling provides a safe space where you can explore your issues or concerns with the support of a trained professional. You can look for solutions and develop coping mechanisms, whilst gaining a better understanding of yourself and others. My goal is to support you to move beyond surviving, to refind your inherent ability to thrive and flourish.
Individuals
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting–
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.
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Wild Geese - Mary Oliver
I use an integrative, humanistic, person-centered approach to therapy tailored to your needs.
I provide a safe, warm space for us to address your concerns. ​
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trauma-informed
Many of us carry trauma from past experiences; together, we can gently explore these influences and adjust coping mechanisms that no longer serve you, following your unique rhythm.
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embodied
I believe clients have inherent wisdom about their feelings, and I help you tune into your body and nervous system for healing. My work incorporates embodied approaches and I'm training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
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compassionate
Sometimes it is hardest to find compassion for ourselves and shame and self-criticism can further exacerbate our suffering. I also emphasize self-compassion, which is essential for resilience and personal growth.
Couples
For couple therapy, I use the renowned Gottman approach to nurture healthy relationships. With a compassionate and evidence-based methodology, I guide couples through challenges, foster communication, and strengthen emotional bonds. I aim to create a safe space for you to explore, heal, and grow towards a more fulfilling and harmonious relationship.
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All couples are welcome, regardless of sexual orientation, relationship status or cultural, religious, racial or ethnic background.
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I can work in English and French so each partner can express themselves freely in their own language as much as possible.
How does it work?
The Gottman method is based on over 40 years of research studying the difference between couples that struggle and those that thrive. It has been validated with diverse types of relationship across different backgrounds and cultures.
Assessment Process
The first step in the Gottman Method of couple counselling is the assessment phase. This involves a joint interview, individual interviews and a detailed questionnaire to complete online.
During this stage, we will discover the strengths and challenges in your relationship. This supports us to create goals for therapy in line with your needs and desires.
Therapeutic Techniques
Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I will work with you to enhance communication, explore conflicts, build trust, and strengthen emotional connection.
Personalized Approach
I believe in a personalized approach to counselling, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs and goals for a healthier and happier relationship.
My background as an anthropologist helps me support couples with different cultural backgrounds.