My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic models rather than working from a single fixed framework. I believe that no one approach fits every person, and that the most effective therapy is one that is responsive to the individual in front of me. At the heart of my practice is a person-centred philosophy — a deep respect for your autonomy, your experience, and your capacity for growth. I offer warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard as the foundation of our work together.
Rooted in the work of Carl Rogers, this approach places you at the centre of the therapeutic process. I follow your lead, trusting that you hold the answers within yourself and that a safe, accepting relationship is the catalyst for change.
This approach explores how past experiences — particularly early relationships — shape the patterns, beliefs, and behaviours we carry into adult life. By bringing the unconscious into awareness, we can begin to understand and shift what has kept us stuck.
A systemic approach focuses on understanding individuals within the context of their relationships and their broader social systems. I believe two things to be certain: people need people, and a deep sense of connection that extends beyond themselves. If ruptures exist in these elements, it can impact on your sense of self and purpose. As such, a systemic approach helps to look at your various systems — familial, social, educational or work — in isolation and in combination, to better understand the influences that shape you.
My clients come from all sections of society, with different religious, cultural, racial, and social backgrounds. I work interculturally with an intersectional lens. This means that I am curious about all aspects of you and what makes you fearfully and wonderfully you. Many more people are understanding the scope of neurodiversity and I welcome and encourage clients to bring with them into the space anything that may make them feel more comfortable — from blankets to sensory toys.