What to expect
Starting therapy can feel like a significant step. There is no right way to arrive, and no need to come with an agenda. We can begin exactly where you are and work with what unfolds, even if that feels uncertain or messy.
Some sessions may feel reflective and exploratory, while others may focus more on processing, self-understanding, or navigating current challenges.
Therapy is not about being given answers or needing to have everything figured out. We will build a collaborative space where you can bring whatever feels important, difficult, or heavy.
My aim is to create a steady, grounded environment where you feel able to show up as yourself.
My approach
My practice is shaped by my work with adults who have lived through acute and chronic trauma, through 1:1 therapy and outdoor recovery programmes.
We all relate to the world in our own unique way.
I draw on an integrative and trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to each person's needs rather than working from a single model.
As I begin to learn more about you and how you experience life, I will adapt our work to what feels most supportive for you in the moment.
My work integrates a number of psychotherapeutic approaches, and is primarily influenced by:
At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful change can happen when we feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted by another person. Often this happens beyond the roles, expectations, or protective patterns we may have learned to carry. My practice is grounded in a humanistic, person-centred approach, with the therapeutic relationship forming the foundation of our work together. I view each client as the expert of their own life, and aim to create a space that feels collaborative and compassionate.
/ Humanism
/ Compassionate Enquiry
Compassionate Enquiry is an approach developed by Gabor Maté that explores the connection between our emotional experiences, beliefs, coping patterns, and the body. We may explore deeper needs or truths that have become difficult to connect with or express over time. I hold a particular interest in emerging research exploring links between chronic emotional stress, nervous system dysregulation and physical health conditions, which continues to inform my perspective as a practitioner.
/ Polyvagal Theory
At times, our work may involve slowing down and helping the body feel more grounded and regulated, particularly when stress, anxiety, trauma, or overwhelm are present. By supporting nervous system regulation, clients can often begin to experience greater emotional stability and capacity to navigate life’s challenges.
/ Internal Family Systems
Drawing on elements from Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help us understand the inner conflicts we might experience. I find a useful way of explaining it can be: if you’ve ever noticed yourself saying “part of me [feels/needs/wants]…”, IFS offers a way to explore these ‘parts’ more deeply, and especially those that are self-critical, ashamed, or protective. While I integrate IFS-informed ideas rather than working as an IFS-certified therapist, exploring our inner dynamics can help us get to know ourselves better, and build greater self-compassion over time.
"Since our sessions, I've learned to accept all parts of me and have been able to see myself in a new light. I felt so much shame before, and now I feel like I can take on the world."
– Online client reflection