truth. responsibility. action
My Approach
A DIFFERENT KIND OF THERAPY
My work in both individuals counselling and couples therapy is vigorous and lively, honest and encouraging, positive and stimulating. I aim to ensure that everyone I support feels truly cared for and guided in their journey to become healthier, stronger and more in tune with themselves, their loved ones and the world around them.
I would describe myself as deeply empathic and sensitive and I care greatly about the quality of the relationships I build with my clients.
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, and that 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, and with none of the harmful side-effects.
My work with clients is centred on building authentic, conscious, and responsive relationships within the therapeutic setting. I bring not only my training to my work; I bring my authentic self – fully present in mind and body.
I will support you in working towards a more truthful and clear understanding of yourself by creating a space for you to tell your own story. This will incorporate your failures and successes, your strengths and your weaknesses, your shadow and your light. From this courageous and authentic place, you will learn, and you will grow. You will develop your character, and you will find yourself more able to work out the right action to take to improve both your health and the quality of your life. You will become more capable. Over time, you will come to trust yourself more fully. You will become more attractive to those that you love.
I draw from a wide range of theoretical approaches which I tailor to suit each individual or couple to ensure you receive the support best suited to your individual needs. You can expect robust and dependable company whilst working with me in your journey towards increased self-awareness, improved relationships, agency, accountability and the finding of value and meaning in your life.
It Will Be Challenging And At Times Uncomfortable, But You Will Not Feel Alone, And We Will Work Out How To Solve The Problems That Brought You To Me In Therapy.
Your Life Will Improve.
If you would like to join me in doing this kind of work, please do get in touch or follow along on my counselling blog where I will be discussing all kinds of mental health & wellness topics.
I also have an ever growing reading list and video library on my which I hope you find helpful.
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Areas of special interest
- Relationship problems
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Childhood Trauma
- Low self-esteem
- Anger management
- Pre-marital counselling
- The healing benefits of exercising in nature and with others
- The negative impact of media
- Going prescription med free
- The impact of diet on health
- Lack of human connection and the adverse effects
- Mindfulness
- Family therapy
- Group dynamics