About
I am a fully qualified, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered therapist.
I understand that sometimes the stresses of life become too much, and at times like these, you need a space to be listened to. I provide a confidential, welcoming place where you can talk freely about the issues that are weighing you down. My specialist experience also includes working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout, bereavement and addictions.
You might be nervous coming to therapy for the first time, but I am a friendly, empathetic therapist who works with you in a down-to-earth way and always maintains a sense of humour, making sure you feel comfortable and heard at all times.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to offer a bespoke intervention that is right for you in particular. Every individual is unique, so each problem requires its own specific person-centred solution. I will work closely with you to identify the positive influences in your life – what makes you tick – and develop a personalised treatment plan from there, always taking care to readjust our plan in accordance with your changing needs over time.
My approaches as a therapist include but are not limited to:
- Person-centred therapy (PCT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Relapse prevention and harm reduction
As mentioned above, I am trained as an integrative therapist with my main modalities being CBT, PCT and addiction counselling. I also use transactional analysis (TA) on a regular basis, which clients find very helpful.
I believe psychological education is fundamental, as people need to understand why they think, feel and behave the way they do, empowering them to change and to feel less anxious and hopeless.