Counselling
for adolescents and adults
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.
my approach
I have an integrative, humanistic, person-centred approach to therapy incorporating different approaches to best suit your needs.
therapeutic relationship
Research underlines that the most important factor leading to successful and effective therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I aim to hold a safe, warm and responsive space for you as we work together through any issues that are affecting you.
trauma-informed
So many of us are affected by "big T" traumatic events or by "little t" traumas that have shaped our lives over a longer period of time. Often, we continue to carry with us the ways we learned to survive. Together, we can explore how past events may be affecting the present and address any coping mechanisms that may not longer be serving you. I take a gentle, respectful approach creating a supportive space in which this work can unfold gradually following the rhythm of each client. My work is informed by embodied approaches such as Deb Dana's Polyvagal-informed interventions.
compassion
Sometimes it is hardest to find compassion for ourselves and shame and self-criticism can further exacerbate our suffering. Research has shown that self-compassion can be a powerful resource for coping and resilience. I strive to help you build self-compassion to support your health and well-being and any changes you are hoping to make in your life.
