My Approach

You might be wondering what kind of therapist I am and what it’s like to work with me.

My aim is to meet you exactly where you are. You don’t need to have the right words, feel ready to dive into everything, or show up a certain way. Some days you might arrive with a lot on your mind, and other days you might feel completely flat or unsure where to start - all of you is welcome here. I’ll walk alongside you, offering care, curiosity, and guidance at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

My approach is integrative and relational. I work with parts of the self - the different inner voices, emotions, and protective patterns that we all carry - helping you get to know and care for each of them with compassion rather than judgment. Together, we’ll gently explore what these parts might be trying to tell you and find ways for them to work together rather than against each other.

A big part of our work will also involve supporting your nervous system - learning to recognise what safety and overwhelm feel like, and finding ways to regulate, ground, and reconnect. This helps bring more ease, clarity, and calm into your daily life.

Sometimes emotional distress can show up through the body - as fatigue, tension, pain, or digestive issues. These are not “just in your head.” Your mind and body are always in conversation, and therapy can help you understand and care for both.

I work in a neuroaffirmative way, honouring neurodiversity and individual differences as part of what makes us human. I’m also an LGBTQ+ ally, committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive space where you can show up fully as yourself.

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“Parts are little inner beings who are trying their best to keep you safe. There are no bad parts.”

— Richard Schwatz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS)

How I work

In my integrative work, I’m drawn to certain approaches and modalities that I’ve found to be especially helpful for the people I work with. I’ll share a little more about these below, so you can get a clearer sense of how I might support you in therapy.

  • IFS helps you explore the different “parts” of yourself - like the part that feels anxious, the part that wants to protect you, or the part that feels hurt. By getting to know these parts and understanding their roles, you can create more balance, compassion, and harmony within yourself.

  • This approach looks at patterns from your past, especially from childhood, that might still influence how you think, feel, and relate to others today. By understanding these patterns, you can make sense of why you do what you do and start to make more conscious choices.

  • Attachment theory focuses on how early relationships shape the way we connect with others now. Understanding your attachment style can help you notice patterns in your relationships and create more secure, supportive connections.

  • Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between your mind and body. It helps you notice how emotions and stress show up physically and provides tools to release tension, calm your nervous system, and feel more grounded.

  • Trauma-informed therapy recognises how past experiences of trauma can affect your thoughts, emotions, and body. The aim is to create a safe space where you feel supported while exploring and healing from those experiences.

  • This approach uses insights from how the brain and nervous system work to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Knowing how your brain responds to stress or triggers can make it easier to develop new, healthier ways of coping. I often work with Polyvagal Theory.

  • I can combine creative activities (sand tray, card decks, drawing, collage, clay, written word, etc) with talking therapy as part of the sessions. It can be a helpful way to communicate if you struggle to explain how you’re feeling or find words to describe what you’re going through.