Psychotherapy & Counselling

UKCP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, BACP registered,

 Children and Adults

What psychotherapy theories do I use in my practice.

My training and approach is integrative, this means that I use several core therapeutic modalities. In particular, I am influenced by psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to therapy. I also draw on cognitive behavioural elements and solution focused influences. I have 10 years experience of working with neurodivergent young people and adults and am able to offer tailored sessions to support individuals.


Why you might consider Psychotherapy

Many clients come to me feeling anxious and want to find calm and a more contented way of experiencing their everyday lives. Some are looking for support with behaviours that feel difficult to understand or change. I work  with the impact of trauma and challenging life experiences, helping clients make sense of how the past may be influencing the present. Feeling more in control of these strong emotions and understanding triggers can help you have healthier relationships with those around you.


This can be achieved by exploring recurring patterns that can emerge in relationships or at work, such as people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, conflict avoidance, or other ways of coping that no longer feel helpful. I also support clients who are struggling with self-criticism, low self-esteem, or overwhelming emotions that can be difficult to understand or express.



Differences between Psychotherapy and counselling.

There has been a lot of deliberation into the differences between psychotherapy and counselling. Generally counselling has been seen as more short-term and dealing with issues relating to the present. Psychotherapy has a longer initial training and can be seen more as medium to long term work and the focus can be on both past and present.

More often psychotherapists provide psychotherapy as well as counselling. I can offer a mixture of short-term or brief work and also offer medium and longer term work.

Some clients only want a one-off session or a few sessions. Others may wish to attend for a few months or even a few years.

In my experience I have found that some clients come for a while, take a break when they have achieved what they wanted and then come back, when the need arises. I guess this makes sense if you find that you have found a psychotherapist with whom you have a good working therapeutic relationship.