My Approach

I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist, so my approach to therapy is completely eclectic. I chose to base my practice on my core training within the Humanistic Person-Centred approach, to reflect the importance of the therapeutic relationship and core conditions this approach represents, additionally flavoured by other models, approaches and theories such as Gestalt, CBT, The Psychodynamic approach, Polvagel (Trauma therapy) attachment theory and most recently The Internal Family Systems model.

All of these approaches are carefully woven together to create a bespoke blend of therapies to suit each client and so in essence you will receive the therapy that is totally unique for you, based upon what you bring to therapy, your experiences, personality and preferences.

As a Creative therapist, clients who opt to explore this avenue use art, sand, clay, baking and an assortment of props such as Emotion cards, Neurodiversity cards, buttons and crystals, to name but a few, to aid their therapeutic journey.

This is particularly apt for those of you seeking therapy for a child or young person (11-18 years) as creative therapy has been shown to be very beneficial in bringing about positive change within this age group, using a diverse range of creative techniques to help make sense of and grow within any current struggles or past trauma they may be experiencing and/ or processing.

We flow from emotion to emotion and therapy is much the same, as fluid and ever evolving as we are. So our work will be adapted accordingly to reflect any changing needs and goals you may encounter, whether they are inside or out of the therapy room. This is why building our therapeutic relationship early on is key to our works success, so we can have honest and open conversations with one another about any adaptations.