My goal is to build a robust relationship with my clients, help them gain clarity and compassion, and facilitate the healing and growth that is needed. My therapeutic approach integrates person-centred counselling, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). You can read more below about how I work, or arrange a session for us to talk in person.

Caring connection

I connect with clients from a place of caring, authentic presence; develop an empathic understanding of their thoughts, feelings and experiences; and unconditionally value them as whole people, in all their complexity. This is the core of the person-centred approach, which doesn’t situate the therapist as an expert, but allows you, the client, to take the lead on the content, pace and goals of therapy.

Inner integration

We are all multifaceted beings with many different parts. IFS recognises that all parts have a valuable role to play – even those that currently feel stuck, damaged, or caught up in harmful behaviour. I guide my clients through the process of acknowledging, witnessing and befriending their parts. Working with IFS in this way, we can resolve inner conflicts, heal wounds, release painful beliefs, and live with greater authenticity and ease.

Cultivating compassion

Meeting our experiences and ourselves with compassion takes courage. You may have been taught that turning towards your own suffering with kindness is indulgent or weak, or you may fear becoming overwhelmed if you allow certain parts of yourself in. I work at each client’s pace to build the skills of self-compassion, which steady and support us through difficult emotions and times of transition.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) provides a variety of entry-points for accessing, and strengthening the muscle of, self-compassion. Self-compassion can be tender, allowing us to sooth ourselves and know that we are cared for, and fierce, helping us set boundaries to keep ourselves safe. My clients and I work together to identify their path in each moment.