No two counsellors are the same. Learn more about my philosophy as a counsellor and how this shapes my work with clients.
You might not always see yourself clearly, especially when you are feeling low, anxious, or stuck.
How we see ourselves is shaped by our experiences, relationships, and past events. Sometimes that can leave us feeling unsure, disconnected, or not quite like ourselves.
Counselling offers a space to talk openly and begin to understand yourself more clearly. As we work together, you can start to make sense of what you’re feeling and why, and begin to move forward in a way that feels more natural and grounded.
In our first session, we will talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you would like to get from it.
We will agree how we want to work together, at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Part of the process is working that out together.
I use an integrative approach, which means I draw from different types of therapy depending on what is most helpful for you.
This part of the work focuses on what is going on for you right now.
We will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present, helping you feel heard and understood. Over time, this can help you feel more confident in yourself and more connected to who you are.
This part of the work looks at your past and how it may be influencing your present.
We might explore important experiences, relationships, or patterns that continue to affect how you think, feel, and respond to situations. This can help you understand yourself more deeply and begin to make different choices.
By combining these approaches, we can look at both your present experience and the patterns behind it.
This allows us to understand not just what is happening, but why it is happening, and how things can begin to change.
