I believe that one of the most important relationships that we have is that with ourselves.  For many of us, this relationship is rather neglected which may seem both odd, as we have to live with it every day, and a missed opportunity, as we have unlimited access to it.  We often develop ways to avoid our feelings or silence the thoughts and beliefs within us, all of which can be draining.

I have faith in the ability of therapeutic approaches to support people on their healing journey towards an improved relationship with themselves and through that, a greater sense of inner peace.  I strongly believe that using your interaction with your therapist to find who you are and want to be, rather than who you (or others) think you ought to be, is both liberating and powerful.

My philosophical orientation has its roots in what is known as ‘person-centred’ theory.  In layman’s terms, this means that I believe that you have the means within yourself to grow towards your best possible state of wellbeing, whatever that looks like for you.  This belief is based on the notion that you are the expert in your own life and know what you require for your own personal development, growth and coming to terms with losses.  I can provide you with approaches that empower and help you to identify those goals and work towards them.

That said, I recognise that one size does not fit all, so I use my training and clinical experience to draw on a range of techniques to help my clients.  I find that this flexible approach provides quicker and more enduring outcomes.

Finally, I support making therapeutic support accessible to all regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity or any other difference and so whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, I would love to support you on your journey to better wellbeing, as I have with so many others.