Welcome!
I am a humanistic integrative therapist. In other words, I have been trained to understand numerous theoretical concepts and work with a wide range of issues. So, what does this mean in practice? It means that I look to draw upon an array of tools that I believe work for you. There is no one size that fits all in therapy.
As important as the theory is, in my opinion, the key to successful therapy is the relationship that takes place between us in the room.
‘More and more research studies…. demonstrate that it is the relationship between the client and the psychotherapist, more than any other factor, that determines the effectiveness of psychotherapy.’
(Petruska Clarkson).
The relationship between the therapist and client is a unique one and I truly believe that it is this relationship that leads to a successful therapeutic outcome.
Whether or not you have supportive people around you, there are times in our lives where we may require someone to speak to who can respectfully listen, be completely confidential and give you their complete attention. Ultimately, there will be no judgements. This is what I wholeheartedly aim to provide.
I have experience in short and long-term counselling, working with clients through a bereavement charity and in a counselling agency in North London.
Regardless of what may be taking place in your life: you may be stuck with a current problem that is bothering you and you require some help to unravel it. Or, it could be wanting to face some difficulties from your past, I am here to listen, help you make sense and unravel your feelings.
My approach:
After an initial phone conversation and if you would like to go ahead, we can arrange to meet at a mutually convenient time. In our first few sessions I am looking to get to know you and explore why you are coming to therapy and understand whether you are looking for therapy to help with past problems, issues taking place in your life right now, or often, it can be both.
My background:
My working life has stemmed from being in the corporate world to running my own business. After raising a family, I made a decision to do something new. So, with a great deal of life-experience and almost four years of training, I qualified. The beauty of this work is that the learning is ongoing and being part of an accredited organisation, means making that commitment to ongoing learning. This may be anything from keeping up-to-date with new research in mental health, to neuroscience and understanding how the brain works. All of which helps to inform my own practice.
