When we start the therapy, we are going to explore your feelings and thoughts in an open and safe environment which you can trust, and feel ready to share without fear of judgment.

 

Working as an integrative psychotherapist I draw upon a range of models including gestalt, person centred counselling, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy and existential therapy. These are all approaches which differ in how the therapist and client relate to each other, ways in which we can begin to understand, come to terms and resolve your issues. We can also bring my coaching experience into our work, a forward looking, goal orientated approach. Creativity is an important aspect of my therapy. It can involve working with pictures and objects to enable you to develop understanding when more intellectual processes meet with resistance. Psychotherapeutic techniques includes conduct somatic/body and relaxation practice to centre, visualise and describe emotions, and provide important ways of finding regulation.

 

I have experience working with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, issues related to workplace stress, relationship problems, life transitions and issues related to attitudes to food (binge or comfort eating). I have also experience with relatives of survivors of abuse, and guilt and shame associated with these. 

 

My aim is to create long lasting growth. My approach will be challenging, because we will be looking at issues which can be both unsettling and provocative. We will likely explore the regions between experiences presented as your everyday reality - the external manifestations, events, and behaviours – and those which are part of your intra-psychic, inner world. In other words, issues that arise at surface and depth.

 

I became a therapist during a long career in the arts. It has enabled me to see my clients with advanced levels of empathy. It is my intention that by relating to you I can help you develop greater authenticity, insight and healing. I will challenge you to adopt strategies which can alter your behavioural responses in life and feel empowered.

 

I am a member of the British Association of Counselling Professionals, and the International Coaching Federation. I have a PGDip from the University of East London in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. 

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I look forward to meeting you.