I am an integrative psychotherapist, which means I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to respond to the unique experiences and needs of each person I work with. No two individuals are the same, and I believe therapy should reflect that. My approach is flexible, responsive, and collaborative, allowing us to find what feels most helpful and meaningful for you.
 

I believe therapy has the potential to create lasting change. It can open up new perspectives, strengthen your ability to cope with challenges, and help you build more authentic and fulfilling relationships—with yourself and with others. My passion lies in walking alongside people as they make sense of their experiences, discover their strengths, and move toward the kind of life they want to live.

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My theoretical orientation allows for the parts played by the psycho-social factors of gender, race, religion, class, age, sexual orientation, and biology.  It examines the role each has in how we see ourselves and how we feel about that role. The importance of these factors can’t be overlooked and is crucial to how the client sees themself and the therapist, in the room.  

 

Authenticity and friendliness are central to my therapeutic practice.

Evidence has shown that the quality of the client - therapist relationship is possibly the most enabling factor in a positive outcome for you, the client. While we can’t create a different past, we can with reflection, create a new understanding of our history and change our relationship with it. Integrating new evidence- based findings from biology, neuroscience and other quantitative sources with my practice, helps my aim of providing an effective experience and illuminating transition to mental health.

 

I am also a trained Art Therapist. You do not have to be good at Art to benefit from the insight Art can help you achieve.

Art therapy is still talking therapy but we use art ( pencil, paint , paper, crayons, magazines, photos, clay, music, sound, and movement) to help the conversation along. Sometimes it helps to look at a problem from a different perspective ....

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​I am accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adere to their standards of proficiency. I have regular supervision with a UKCP registered supervisor and am committed to ongoing professional development.

I am also a member of BAAT.