How I work
Therapy with me is not about being analysed, judged, or told what to do.
It is a collaborative space where we explore what is happening for you, what may have shaped it, and what might help you move towards more clarity, safety, and self-connection.
A space that moves at your pace
You do not need to arrive ready to tell me everything.
Some people come to therapy with a clear issue. Others come with a feeling: anxiety, numbness, heaviness, confusion, exhaustion, or a sense that something needs to change.
Both are welcome.
We begin wherever you are.
Integrative counselling
I work integratively and pluralistically, which means I believe therapy should be shaped around the person, not the other way around.
Some people need space to talk and be deeply heard.
Some need help understanding patterns.
Some need grounding tools.
Some need support reconnecting with the body.
Some need therapy to feel relational, steady, and human.
Often, people need a mixture of these at different times.
Together, we can notice what feels useful and adapt the work as we go.
Trauma-informed therapy
A trauma-informed approach recognises that emotional distress often makes sense in the context of what someone has lived through.
Rather than asking, “What is wrong with you?” therapy asks, “What happened, what did you have to adapt to, and what are you still carrying?”
This means we pay attention to safety, choice, pacing, and trust.
We do not force painful material before you are ready. We work gently with what emerges, while also supporting your capacity to stay grounded in the present.
Somatic awareness
Sometimes the body says what words cannot.
You may notice anxiety in your chest, shutdown in your body, tension in your jaw, heaviness in your stomach, or a sense of bracing without knowing why.
Somatic awareness can help us gently notice these signals, not to force anything, but to understand how your nervous system may be responding.
This can support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and a deeper sense of safety.
What session may include
Depending on what feels helpful, sessions may include:
- talking through what has been happening
- exploring emotions, memories, patterns, and relationships
- noticing body responses and nervous system cues
- reflecting on attachment, identity, shame, or self-worth
- developing grounding or regulation practices
- working with boundaries and communication
- reviewing what is changing over time
There is no pressure to do therapy in a particular way. We will find a rhythm that works for you.
Online counselling from a space that works for you
I offer counselling online via Zoom, allowing you to access therapy from a private space where you feel comfortable.
Online therapy can be especially helpful if you want counselling that fits around work, home life, accessibility needs, location, or emotional energy.
Is online therapy effective?
For many people, online therapy can feel just as meaningful and supportive as in-person work. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship, your sense of safety, and having a confidential space where you can speak openly.
Online sessions can offer:
- flexibility
- privacy
- reduced travel stress
- access from your own environment
- continuity if you move, travel, or have a busy schedule
What you need for online sessions
You will need:
- a private space where you are unlikely to be interrupted
- a stable internet connection
- a device with camera and audio
- enough time before and after the session to arrive and transition gently
Sessions last 50 minutes and are held through Zoom.