I practice relational Psychotherapy; with this approach, we address not only the struggles of the inner self, but how we relate to our environment, family, friends and wider society - and vice versa.

My approach is also integrative, informed by humanistic, existential and psychodynamic theories. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I adapt my practice to suit you, and what you respond to. It’s very understandable to have questions about what this might look like for you – please do drop me a line if there is anything in particular that you’d like to know.

Through working with both young people and adults, I possess extensive experience of working with developmental, relational and childhood trauma, and I pay close attention to how an individual’s history and life story might shape their present experience – and their sense of what is possible for themselves.

I also see humans as being made up of different ‘parts’, rather than each being a fixed entity. Sometimes different parts of us want different things, pulling us in different directions or reacting in certain ways to triggering situations or feelings. This likely may have been helpful at one point in life, but has since outlived its usefulness, causing fatigue and difficulty.

Anxiety and depression

Support with emotional regulation, low mood, and the weight that anxiety can bring to daily life.

Trauma, adversity and abuse

Experiences of childhood, relational and developmental trauma and the impact on daily life.

Caregiving

Support for people who often help others - personally and/or professionally -  including around burnout, compassion fatigue, identity and vicarious trauma.

Identity and belonging

Sexual and gender identity challenges, vocational identity family estrangement, and life transitions.

Neurodivergence

Neuroaffirming and trauma-informed support for individuals identifying as Autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic, and further – or questioning whether you might. Support and signposting around quality of life, self-understanding and your story and needs as a neurodivergent person. 

Therapy is considered with your unique nervous system in mind.

Ways we can work

I am trained in traditional Psychotherapy, but there is also the opportunity to integrate other activities into sessions, if that is what you would like to do. These can include:

• Walking

• Drawing, painting and crafting

• Writing and journalling

• Gardening

• Psychoeducation