My Approach to Counselling & Coaching

My Ethos

I believe that good psychological health can be achieved only if we are willing to take increasing responsibility for the quality and outcome of our own lives. That means, we must venture into the shadowy underworld of our unconscious selves, as this is where we will discover what drives us towards failure, or towards success. In my work with clients, I strongly advocate and encourage this work.

I will help you make sense of yourself, which will enable you to make progress with the goals you set for yourself in our work, which we will review at regular intervals.

I have faith in people’s capacity to aim up towards the fulfilment of their own potential. This faith is deep and profound and something I have come to trust after working with people for more than two decades. Developing real health for ourselves, and becoming stronger and more skilful in life, is a sure-fire way of reducing anxiety and depression, and is more effective than any pill we might be prescribed, though I also respect that medication has a place for some people and often collaborate with medical professionals when appropriate.