My Approach

You might be wondering what kind of therapist I am and what it would feel like to work together…

At the heart of my work is the belief that therapy should be a place where you don't have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or arrive with all the answers. I know this isn't always easy.

For many people, performing, masking, or appearing "fine" has been a way of surviving for a long time. We won't expect those patterns to disappear overnight. Instead, we'll gently explore them together, at a pace that feels safe for you. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally numb, anxious, or simply unsure where to begin, I'll meet you where you are.

I work in a trauma-informed, relational way that recognises how your mind, body, and nervous system have adapted to help you survive difficult experiences. Many of the thoughts, emotions, and coping strategies that feel frustrating today once served an important purpose. Rather than judging them, we'll become curious about them together, exploring what they have been trying to protect and whether they still serve you now.

An Integrative Approach

I'm an integrative therapist which means I don't believe one therapeutic model fits everyone. Instead, I draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches and tailor therapy to your individual needs, experiences, and goals.

Our work may include:

  • Relational therapy – using the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing through trust, authenticity, and collaboration.

  • Attachment-focused therapy – exploring how early relationships may influence how you relate to yourself and others today.

  • Psychodynamic therapy – understanding how past experiences continue to shape present patterns, emotions, and relationships.

  • Parts work (IFS-informed) – getting to know the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion.

  • Somatic and nervous system awareness – recognising how stress, safety, and overwhelm are experienced in your body, and learning ways to regulate your nervous system.

  • Exploring coping strategies – understanding patterns such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, overworking, or emotional withdrawal that may once have helped you survive.

  • Creative approaches – where appropriate, using creativity, imagery, journalling, or other reflective tools to support exploration beyond words.

Working Together

The therapeutic relationship isn't simply the backdrop to therapy, it's one of the most important parts of the process. I aim to create a relationship built on trust, attunement, authenticity, and collaboration, where you feel safe enough to explore both the difficult and meaningful parts of your life. I work with you rather than "on" you, respecting your pace and your autonomy throughout the process.

Alongside developing insight, we'll also pay attention to your nervous system. Emotional distress often lives not only in our thoughts but also in our bodies, showing up as fatigue, tension, pain, digestive difficulties, restlessness, or a persistent sense of being on edge. Together, we'll explore what safety feels like for you and develop practical ways to regulate, ground yourself, and reconnect with your body and emotions. The goal isn't to eliminate difficult feelings, but to help you respond to them with greater awareness, flexibility, and self-compassion.

An Inclusive and Neuro-Affirmative Practice

I work in a neuro-affirmative way, recognising neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism as a natural part of human variation rather than something that needs to be fixed. Many neurodivergent adults come to therapy after years of masking, burnout, self-doubt, or feeling misunderstood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, supporting you in understanding your needs, working with your nervous system, and building a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.

I'm also an LGBTQIA+ ally and am committed to offering an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate space where you can show up as your whole self, knowing you'll be met with acceptance rather than judgement.

What Therapy with Me Isn't

Therapy with me isn't about giving advice, telling you what to do, or trying to "fix" you. I won't expect you to have the right words or pressure you to explore experiences before you feel ready.

Instead, we'll work together at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I'll offer curiosity, compassion, and honest reflection, helping you understand yourself more deeply rather than telling you who you should be.

While I may gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you, our work will always be collaborative, respectful, and guided by what feels most helpful for you. Therapy isn't about becoming someone different, it's about reconnecting with yourself beneath the coping strategies and survival responses that once helped you get through.

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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.