My Experience...
My Experience...
Integrative Psychotherapy/Counselling
I am trained in Integrative Psychotherapy/Counselling which enables me to work with you using many different approaches to therapy. In essence, this allows you to decide which type of approach suits you best, this may be CBT (thoughts and behaviours), or Somatic Trauma Therapy (paying attention to your body and nervous system). We can also combine many other approaches to suit your individual needs.
I offer both short and long-term therapy for children and young people (11 years +) and adults. The duration of therapy entirely depends on your needs and the goals you are working towards. I offer in person, online and telephone therapy.
I can help you with the following:
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Anxiety and panic
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Depression and low mood
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Stress and burnout
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and loss (including miscarriage and stillbirth)
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Relationship difficulties
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Attachment and relational patterns
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Low self-esteem and confidence
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Identity and life transitions
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Anger and emotional regulation
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Addiction and compulsive behaviours
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Disordered eating
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Family relationships
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Trauma can impact us both physically and psychologically and our experiences are not just stored as conscious memories but as physical and emotional patterns in our nervous systems. I have been trained by Babette Rothschild (Psychotherapist and Author), who has taught me to understand the complexity of trauma and how I can help clients who experience PTSD (nightmares and flashbacks) and dissociative behaviours associated with trauma. I believe working with trauma is a specialist field and it is important that the therapist you choose has the knowledge to help with your traumatic experience, process trauma safely (where and if relevant) and help you regulate your nervous system.
Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is a gentle form of medicine which helps people overcome illness by stimulating the immune system to help the body heal itself. The homoeopathic conversation focusses on the client's emotional and physical wellbeing and prescriptions are based on the individual rather than a named disease.
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with hundreds of clients who are increasingly becoming more health aware. We all want to experience the benefits of good health and Homoeopathy offers a natural and effective approach to healthcare.
Similar to my work as a therapist, I use an integrative approach and homoeopathy is used alongside conventional medication and is not intended to replace it.
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness"
- Peter A. Levine
My Approach...
There are a number of ingredients which I believe contribute to the partnership between therapist and client and the most important one is the therapeutic relationship. This is the foundation of my work with a client and essential in building trust and respect. Clients often arrive overwhelmed with no idea where to start or what they want from therapy but know they need it now. It is in this moment, the first few steps in our relationship you will know if I am the right therapist for you. If you feel safe to talk, we can start to build a collaborative partnership built on trust and mutual respect which allows the work to follow.
A key ingredient is a flexible approach to therapy which I I can offer you due to my integrative training. We are afterall unique human beings and as such, your reactions, your relationships and your past tell your story. As such, one approach to therapy may work for one person's story but doesn't work for yours. I can offer you many different approaches to therapy to help you understand yourself and by working closely together, you can decide the type of approach you like best.
