My Approach

As a person-centred therapist, I believe that if the right conditions are present in therapy, you can reach your full potential and become your true self. I offer an empathic, non-judgemental and safe environment within which I accept and value you for who you are.

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The counselling sessions are led by you, but we work collaboratively to find the answers that lie dormant within you. I will help you explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour and worldview, so you can become more self-aware, achieve greater independence, grow and heal.

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I will help you to realise what resources and support are available to you that you can use to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you always have options.

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I will treat you as the expert on yourself, as no one else knows exactly what it's like to be you. I will not judge you, no matter what you bring to the session. This helps build a trustworthy relationship in which you can feel free and supported to disclose whatever is troubling you. Eventually, this will hopefully lead you to discover your own abilities and autonomy, so that you can cope with current and future problems.

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Alongside my person-centred foundation, I am also trauma-informed and trauma-focused in my approach. This means I am sensitive to the impact that past experiences, particularly those involving trauma, can have on your emotional, psychological, and relational wellbeing. Being trauma-informed means that I prioritise creating a space where you feel safe, empowered, and in control at every stage of our work together. I understand that trauma can affect trust, self-esteem, emotional regulation and relationships — and that healing must happen at your pace, not mine. If we explore difficult material, I will always work carefully with you to ensure you feel grounded, respected and supported.

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I have undertaken specialist training in understanding and supporting trauma, which helps me to recognise the ways in which trauma responses might show up in our sessions — such as feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or triggered. Part of my role is to help you develop greater self-awareness and coping strategies, so that your inner resources for resilience and recovery are strengthened.

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In addition to my person-centred and trauma-focused work, I have also completed further training in relationship and couples counselling. This additional training has allowed me to become more integrative in my approach. Being integrative means that, while my work is rooted in person-centred values, I can also draw upon ideas and techniques from other therapeutic models — depending on what you might need. For example, in working with couples or relational issues, I may integrate insights from systemic therapy, attachment theory or emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to better support healthy communication, emotional connection and mutual understanding.

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My integrative approach also allows me to tailor our sessions more flexibly, recognising that each individual and partnership is unique. Whether you come to therapy on your own, as part of a couple, or in another kind of relationship, I will meet you where you are — listening deeply, working collaboratively, and adapting my style to suit your needs and goals.

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Above all, I am committed to offering therapy that is genuinely supportive, empowering, and respectful of your journey, your individuality, and your capacity for growth.