About Therapies
As a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor, I work with each person as a unique individual, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches that best fit your needs. My goal is to create a compassionate and confidential space where you can explore your experiences, understand yourself more deeply, and find ways to heal and move forward.
By integrating several approaches, counselling can be flexible, creative, and responsive — adapting as your needs change throughout the process.
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Person-Centred Therapy
At the heart of my work is the person-centred approach, developed by Carl Rogers. This method is based on empathy, honesty, and unconditional positive regard. Rather than giving advice, I listen attentively and help you find your own answers. Over time, this process encourages greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth. It allows you to explore your thoughts and emotions safely, often leading to powerful insights and a renewed sense of confidence and direction.
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Integrative Counselling
Integrative Counselling draws on several therapeutic models — including humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused approaches — to provide the most suitable support for you. This flexibility means our sessions can focus on both the emotional depth of your experiences and the practical ways to make positive change. By understanding how your past experiences influence your present behaviour and relationships, we can work together to help you live more fully and authentically.
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Solution-Focused Therapy
This approach is especially helpful when you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your next steps. Instead of focusing solely on the problem, we explore your strengths, past successes, and the small changes that can lead to bigger shifts in your life. Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and empowering, helping you set achievable goals and move forward with confidence and motivation.
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Life coaching
Life Coaching techniques can be woven into our sessions when appropriate. This method focuses on self-development, decision-making, and setting realistic goals for the future. Coaching can be particularly effective for building motivation, improving confidence, and supporting work or life transitions. It helps you identify what’s holding you back and develop clear steps to achieve personal fulfilment and balance.
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Family Therapy and Relationship Work
Family and relationship dynamics can deeply affect our emotional wellbeing. This approach explores communication patterns, unresolved issues, and family roles that may still influence your current relationships. It can help you gain insight, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of relating to others. Even when counselling is one-to-one, understanding your family background can bring clarity to present-day challenges.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centred approach that helps you explore and resolve ambivalence about change. It is especially effective when working through issues related to addiction, health, or lifestyle changes. Rather than being directive, MI helps you uncover your own motivations for change, supporting autonomy and self-belief.
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Alcohol and Addiction Counselling
Addiction can impact every area of life — emotional, physical, and relational. My approach offers a safe, non-judgmental space to understand the underlying issues that contribute to dependency. Together, we can explore healthier coping strategies, rebuild self-esteem, and strengthen your ability to manage triggers or cravings. The aim is to support recovery, self-compassion, and long-term wellbeing.
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Life coaching Trauma-Informed Practice
If you’ve experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, it’s essential that therapy feels safe and empowering. A trauma-informed approach recognises the impact of traumatic experiences on the mind and body. Sessions move at your pace, focusing on safety, trust, and choice. The goal is not to re-live the trauma, but to gently process experiences, reduce distress, and help you feel grounded and in control again.
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Auricular Acupuncture (NADA Protocol)
In addition to talking therapy, I offer Auricular Acupuncture as a complementary treatment. This gentle approach involves placing small needles in specific points of the ear to support relaxation, emotional balance, and wellbeing. It is particularly helpful for stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and addiction support. Many clients find it calming and restorative when used alongside counselling.
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My Integrative Approach
Every client is different — what works for one person may not work for another. That’s why I take an integrative approach, drawing from each of these therapies to create a process that fits you. Whether you need a space for reflection, emotional healing, or practical strategies for change, our work together is about helping you find clarity, self-acceptance, and renewed strength.
