About me
Originally trained as a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I take a relational approach to therapy. My special interests lie in relationships, attachment, and trauma, in particular complex trauma, resulting in Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
I strongly believe that our primary relationships and early experiences shape our present and can negatively impact our lives, affecting how we relate to others, how we deal with endings and loss, how we cope with difficulties and challenges in our lives, even if we do not realise it. We may experience overwhelming feelings. We may feel we are not good enough, that we do not fit in, that there is something wrong with us. We might even be ashamed of who we are as a person. Relational dynamics may emerge that tend to result in us feelings preoccupied, anxious or depressed, lonely and isolated. We may be left with a sense of being stuck or unable to cope with situations. Feelings such as those often occur and persist because of past deep-rooted experiences.
I am genuinely passionate about providing my clients with a secure base for exploration of feeling and thoughts and a reparative experience. A safe space where you can gain a greater understanding of your experiences, relational and attachment difficulties.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy as the relationship between therapist and client is at the core of the therapeutic process. Therapy lies to a great extent on forming a strong therapeutic alliance, building a safe and healthy relationship, where a deep level of trust is established. The foundation of this relationship are exploration, empathy, compassion, communication, collaboration and connection.
ETHICAL FRAMEWORK
I am a fully Supervised BACP Accredited Member. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to its Ethical Framework for good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I am subject to the Professional Conduct Procedure therein.
