MY APPROACH TO PSYCHOTHERAPY

Every therapist works differently. My approach is rooted in the Person-Centred tradition developed by Carl Rogers, while also being informed by relational and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through relationship. Research consistently shows that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is one of the strongest predictors of positive therapeutic outcomes. Creating a relationship where you feel safe, understood, accepted and genuinely met is therefore central to how I work.

I believe that every person has an innate capacity for growth, healing and change. My role is not to tell you how to live your life or to offer ready-made solutions, but to work alongside you with curiosity, compassion and honesty as you make sense of your experiences.

I see you as the expert on your own life. Together we explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that may be shaping your life.

Alongside my person-centred foundation, I also draw on relational and psychodynamic ideas when they may be helpful. Sometimes our difficulties are influenced by experiences and relationships from earlier in life that continue to affect us without us fully realising it. Together we may gently explore these patterns, not to dwell on the past, but to understand how they influence your present relationships, emotions and sense of self.

I also pay attention to what happens between us in the therapy room. The therapeutic relationship itself can become a valuable source of understanding, helping us notice recurring ways of relating, moments of connection, misunderstanding or vulnerability. Exploring these experiences together can often open up new possibilities for growth and change.

You will not be judged, analysed or expected to talk about anything before you are ready. While I will sometimes gently challenge you or share my observations where I believe they may be helpful, I will never impose my own agenda or claim to know your experience better than you do. My aim is to create a relationship where honesty, empathy, curiosity and mutual respect allow difficult experiences to be explored safely.

People often come to therapy carrying anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, shame, relationship difficulties, loss or a sense that something simply does not feel right. Whatever brings you here, my hope is that together we can create a space where you feel deeply heard, where new understanding can emerge, and where lasting change becomes possible.

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change."
Carl Rogers

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