About ME

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My approach is shaped by both my Integrative training, which incorporates a range of psychological approaches, and my CBT training which has a focus on understanding how our thoughts and behaviours impact how we feel. I have a strong affinity to Carl Rogers' Person Centred approach which focuses on the therapeutic relationship and providing a safe place for therapeutic change to occur.

I strongly believe in the impact that unconscious processes can have on our lives. Therefore, my aim for our work together is to bring some of the unconscious processes into the conscious. Carl Jung,  the founder of analytical psychiatry, was once quoted as saying; "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate ". I believe by bringing these processes into the conscious, it will lead to a greater control and balance in your life, leading to a greater sense of self.

I also believe that the current behaviours and thought processes that we engage in can strongly impact how we feel and therefore, for clients who wish to explore this further, we are able to do so.

Together, we will look at ways to bring more balance to your life, improve your wellbeing and your mental health. We would look at coping strategies to help you, explore issues or triggers that currently impact you, look at the experiences you have had from childhood through to the present day and understand the impact that these have had on you.

I do believe that for us to achieve the goals you wish, it does also mean that coming into therapy has to be something that you feel ready to do. If it is, then I hope to provide you with the space, patience and support that you need to work towards your goals.