My Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and guided by your goals for therapy.

 

I draw on the theoretical principles of the therapeutic modalities I practise to understand your difficulties and inform how we work together.

 

I am trained in Psychodynamic Counselling, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I also draw on principles from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), where appropriate.

 

These modalities offer different ways of understanding difficulties, including exploring patterns that have developed over time, the influence of earlier experiences, relationships, and the ways thoughts, feelings and behaviours can shape how we respond to situations in the present.

 

They can also help us consider different ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, including developing greater flexibility and a more compassionate attitude towards yourself.

 

Following an initial assessment, I consider which modality or combination of therapeutic principles may be most appropriate for your needs.

 

During sessions, I am guided by what you wish to explore while keeping in mind the focus of the work we have agreed together. This allows us to maintain a clear direction while making space for what feels important to you as therapy develops.

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