Who I work with

I work with adolescents from age 14 and adults of all ages, bringing experience across different stages of life. My work is informed by a deep understanding of how past experiences can shape present thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and how these can be explored safely within therapy.

I also bring strong cultural awareness informed by my own background and value difference in all its forms. My practice is an open and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds feel heard, respected, and understood.

During sessions

In our first session, we will talk about what has brought you to therapy, the challenges you may be facing, and what you are hoping to gain from the process. We will begin to explore relevant past and present experiences to build a clearer understanding of who you are, what may be contributing to your difficulties, and how therapy can support you.

As our work continues, we will check in regularly to ensure the therapy feels helpful and aligned with your needs. You are always welcome to share any questions, concerns, or reflections, as this helps us make sure the work is supporting you in the best possible way.

Over time, we will deepen our understanding of your experiences by exploring different perspectives and gently challenging unhelpful patterns or ways of relating. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which you are the expert on your own experiences. My role is to support you in making connections, gaining insight, and working towards meaningful change and personal growth.

I aim to offer a warm, non-judgemental, and confidential space where you can explore your experiences openly and at your own pace. I place particular importance on building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship, as I believe this is central to effective therapy. My hope is that you feel safe to come as you are, so we can work together towards your wellbeing.

My approach

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to offer a personalised way of working, grounded in Humanistic principles. I recognise that each person brings a unique set of experiences, values, and needs to therapy. Rather than working from a single theoretical model, I integrate different frameworks to develop a meaningful understanding of the emotional, behavioural, and relational patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties.

My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, honesty, and collaboration. I offer a compassionate and supportive presence, while also working in a clear, direct, and transparent way to support insight and facilitate meaningful change where it may be needed for your growth.

I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. My approach is carefully tailored to you, drawing on the range of therapeutic methods I am trained in. Therapy should adapt to who you are and what you need, allowing the work to unfold in a way that feels both supportive and effective.

Below, you can learn more about the therapeutic approaches I use.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps us understand the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how these patterns can influence our wellbeing. By becoming more aware of unhelpful or overly critical thought patterns, we can begin to gently challenge and shift them. Over time, this can help build practical tools that support emotional balance and meaningful change.

    Alongside traditional CBT approaches, my work is informed by more contemporary, third-wave CBT models, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). These approaches place greater emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, compassion, and understanding relational patterns, allowing therapy to feel more flexible and holistic.

    By integrating these CBT approaches, I tailor the work to your individual needs, supporting you in developing greater awareness, self-compassion, and ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more supportive.

  • Psychodynamic therapy focuses on understanding the unconscious patterns that shape how we experience ourselves and relate to others. These patterns are often rooted in early relationships and childhood experiences, developing as ways to protect us or help us make sense of the world at the time.

    In therapy, we begin to notice how some of these patterns may no longer be serving you in the present. Through exploration of past and current experiences, including early attachment relationships, we can develop a deeper understanding of how these patterns show up in your thoughts, feelings, and relationships today.

    The therapeutic relationship itself is an important part of this work, offering a space for reflection, insight, and self-awareness. Over time, psychodynamic therapy can support new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping to create greater freedom, clarity, and a more fulfilling sense of self.

  • Existential therapy invites exploration of life’s deeper questions, including meaning, freedom, choice, responsibility, and mortality. It offers a reflective space to consider what truly matters to you, and how your values, beliefs, and lived experiences shape the way you move through the world.

    This approach can be particularly helpful during times of uncertainty, anxiety, or life transitions, when questions about purpose, identity, or direction may feel more present. Through exploring these themes within a supportive therapeutic relationship, existential therapy encourages greater awareness of personal responsibility and choice, while acknowledging the challenges that come with being human.

    At its heart, existential therapy supports you in living more authentically, helping you align your choices with your values and develop a deeper sense of meaning, clarity, and personal agency.

  • Person-centred therapy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Rooted in empathy, acceptance, and authenticity, this approach is based on the belief that each person has an inherent capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding.

    Central to person-centred therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. I aim to offer a genuine, supportive, and compassionate presence, where you feel truly heard and understood without pressure, judgement, or advice-giving. Within this environment, you are encouraged to explore your experiences in a way that feels right for you.

    Through this process, clients often develop deeper self-awareness, reconnect with inner strengths, and cultivate greater self-acceptance. Person-centred therapy gently supports personal growth and a more authentic connection to yourself and your life.