Where We Work
Therapy Room
I offer a welcoming, professional space for us to work together. The therapy room provides a good setting for you to open up and work through what you'd like to, without judgement.
Outdoors
Nature has the power to transform our emotional and mental wellbeing. Most of the time, we benefit from getting outside and taking in the benefits of nature. Walk, talk and wheel offers us an opportunity to connect you with a new perspective.
Online
With online therapy, we can work together no matter where you are. With Zoom, we can connect from the comfort of your own home, office, or even while travelling. It is important to keep yourself as safe and secure online as you would anywhere else.
Ways of Working
In the past, there has been stigma associated with asking for help. Thankfully now more people see that seeking help is a strength.
What do we work on first? This is totally up to you. Sometimes we don't have the words for why we're feeling a certain way. Suspending expectations of how we "should" be can be liberating. Often, societal norms, pressures, or even self-imposed standards create a sense of obligation or burden to conform to certain ways of being. When we release these expectations, it can lighten the mental load and allow us to embrace ourselves as we are, without the weight of comparison or judgment.
No subject in your life is off limits. We have that persistent feeling that something isn’t right, we can’t get our thoughts together and everything is too ‘noisy’. Ultimately, you know yourself best, and we creatively explore and challenge outdated beliefs that might be holding you back.
Some of us need someone to listen and hear what we're saying. It’s incredibly powerful voicing your thoughts in a truthful considered way, you obtain so much insight from having someone reflect on things with you. One of the main aims of therapy is to develop self awareness and to focus on how we're truly feeling.
I work in an integrative way - with psychodynamics, the past and subconscious, present - the here and now and what you know best about yourself, and the future, CBT and other working on ways that can actively help you. I adopt a holistic approach in our work together, emphasising the importance of viewing individuals as complete entities. I also incorporate creative methods as necessary because as we know, we all think differently!
I know it’s not always simple to put yourself first. If you've felt that visceral pressure in your body and it seems like you’re almost always on the verge of tears, you’re not alone – many people feel like this. Consulting your GP is a wise option, and in addition the benefits of talking therapy can help you find new ways to make sense of things. Please note if you need urgent help with mental health, please find the appropriate support via this link here.
What is Counselling & Psychotherapy, Holistic Coaching and Creative Therapy?
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Many people wonder about the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. Generally, counselling is seen as a shorter term therapy focused on helping us cope with specific challenges. Whereas psychotherapy is seen as longer term that aims to promote deeper and more meaningful changes in our lives. In broad terms, I use a blend of psychodynamic, person centred and CBT approaches which I'll happily talk you through.
Creative Therapy
We understand that everyone’s healing process looks different. I'm open to using a variety of expressive arts therapies to help you express yourself in the way that works best for you. Whether that be writing, art, music, nature, or something else, let's explore ways that will help you to express yourself and ultimately be the best version of yourself, as you perceive it.
Holistic Coaching
I believe in seeing the whole person, not just addressing surface level symptoms. I'm open to using a combination of methods that work best for each unique individual. These may include meditation, breathwork, oracle cards, energy work and more. We discuss what is appropriate as our work develops.
If you're curious about therapy and want to learn more about the process, contact me. There are no silly questions and I'm happy to provide more information on how we can work together.