For me, being an integrative therapist means drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches rather than working from just one model. This allows me to adapt therapy to your individual needs. Depending on what feels most helpful, I may incorporate ideas and techniques from different approaches, including CBT, as well as creative exercises.

Above all, I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful therapy. Building a trusting and collaborative relationship with you is the foundation of my work.

Not at all. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they want to talk about, while others don't know where to begin. Both are absolutely okay. There is no expectation to know where to start or to have everything figured out. Wherever you're starting from, we'll make sense of it together.

It's completely normal to feel nervous. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and many people wonder what to expect or worry about saying the "right" thing. There is no pressure to get it right—we'll simply take things one conversation at a time.

While therapy cannot change the past or remove life’s challenges; It can help us to understand ourselves better, process difficult experiences, manage life challenges, improve relationships as well as provide a space to talk, feel heard and accepted.

Sometimes, just having a space carved out for ourselves which prioritises our own well-being is powerful in itself.

It varies from person to person. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, and together we'll regularly review how things are going. Ultimately, it's for you to decide what feels right.

Sometimes a few sessions are enough to help you gain some clarity and feel some relief. Other times, it can take longer to understand reoccurring ways of thinking, feeling, or relating to others, and to make changes that feel meaningful and lasting.

Coming to therapy is ultimately about you and what you need. I take the time to get to know you as a person, not just the difficulties that have brought you to therapy. I'm naturally curious, so I'll ask questions, gently challenge you when it feels helpful, and support you in making sense of your experiences. While sessions can involve difficult conversations and emotions, there is also room for lightness and laughter. Above all, I want therapy to feel like a genuine conversation between two people.

Weekly sessions are usually the most beneficial, especially to begin with, as they allow us to build a strong therapeutic relationship and maintain continuity. However, I understand that life isn't always straightforward, and we can discuss what works best for you.

The relationship between you and your counsellor is one of the most important parts of therapy. That's why I offer an initial conversation, giving us the opportunity to get to know one another and see whether working together feels like the right fit. It's important that you feel comfortable with your counsellor, whether that's me or someone else.