Counselling (also known as psychotherapy) refers to a range of talking therapies designed to support your mental and emotional wellbeing. It involves working with a trained professional who provides a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I won’t judge you or tell you what to do. Instead, I’ll listen with empathy and help you better understand yourself and your relationships. Through this process, you may find ways to make positive changes or develop healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Anyone! Sometimes people worry that their problems aren’t bad enough, or that having therapy is indulgent or weak. I disagree. We all need support sometimes, and taking responsibility for your own mental health and wellbeing is far from weak.

Not if you don’t want to. That said, it’s often in our past that the motivations for our present thoughts, feelings and behaviours took root, and so clients may find it useful to explore some elements of their younger years.

Everyone’s experience in therapy is different, and that’s completely okay. For many people, it’s one of the few places where they can truly let their guard down. I see therapy as a safe space where you can share what’s been on your mind and express what you’re feeling without judgment. Sometimes, just being able to talk about something that’s been bothering you can bring a real sense of relief. And when you feel genuinely heard and understood, it can be deeply moving. You might find yourself crying, feeling upset, or getting angry, whether in a session or afterward. That’s not unusual. These emotions can feel intense, but I’m here to help you process them and work through whatever comes up, at your own pace.

I take a Humanistic approach to therapy. That means I’m not just focused on individual symptoms or problems but your whole self. This way of working is about free will, self-discovery, and helping you move toward your full potential as a human being. Therapy in this approach is led by you. I’m here to walk alongside you, to support you in exploring whatever feels important. Sometimes, I will draw on other modalities such as compassion-focused therapy, existential therapy, and the theory of Transactional Analysis, to help us gain insight into your feelings, your choices, and what’s going on beneath the surface - with care and curiosity, not judgment. 

I am an integrative counsellor with a focus on Transactional Analysis (TA). Eric Berne, a Canadian psychiatrist, developed TA in the late 1950s as a more practical alternative to traditional psychoanalysis. Berne believed childhood experiences shape adult personality. He introduced the concept of three ego states - Parent, Adult, and Child - formed through early experiences. These ego states affect our feelings and behaviours throughout life, leading us to form unconscious life scripts based on childhood survival decisions. TA therapy aims to help people rewrite these scripts, fostering healthier, more constructive behaviour.