My Approach

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

I work in a way that honours how your nervous system has learned to survive.

I’ll 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 which means I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities and tailor our work to what you need. Together, we’ll explore your inner world through parts work (IFS), attachment patterns and body-based awarenss.

I work in a relational and trauma-informed way, placing great importance on creating a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship. The connection between therapist and client isn’t just the backdrop to the work - it’s one of the most powerful parts of the healing process. 

Another key element of therapy with me is supporting your nervous system. We’ll work on recognising what safety, stress, or overwhelm feel like in your body & mind, and develop ways to regulate, ground, and reconnect. This helps bring more peace, clarity, and balance into your daily life.

I also understand that emotional distress often shows up in the body - through e.g: fatigue, tension, pain or digestive issues. These experiences are real and meaningful; they’re not “just in your head.” Your mind and body are always in conversation, and therapy can help you listen to and care for both with greater awareness and compassion.

I work in a neuro-affirmative way, honouring neurodiversity (such as ADHD & Autism), and individual differences as part of what makes us human. Many people I support come to therapy after years of masking, burnout, or feeling misunderstood. My approach centres on compassion, nervous system support, and helping you reconnect with who you are beneath coping and survival strategies.

I’m also an LGBTQIA+ ally, committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive space where you can show up fully as yourself.

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"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are,"— Carl Jung

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.