My Approach
I embrace human diversity and hold a profound respect for the power of creative expression as a link to the unconscious, thus providing a means of communication where words sometimes cannot be found.
My personality lends itself well to my profession, as I am genuinely interested in the human condition and what drives us to act in the way we do. I am also naturally a good listener, empathic and reliable. Many years of supporting individuals and couples, and working with young people have helped me become a competent, knowledgeable counselor. I have far-reaching wisdom, including psychodynamic viewpoints, and am informed by perspectives such as Jungian and attachment philosophies. I can call upon other approaches, such as CBT as appropriate. Mainly though, I draw on extensive life experience, cultivating mindfulness. In essence, I am interested in you, what has brought you to this point, and what makes life meaningful for you.
I run my own counselling practice, have a full caseload and sometimes have a waiting list. My caseload is multi-cultural and varied.
Qualifications:
- BACP Approved Advanced Diploma: Psychodynamic Counselling
- MA: Creative Writing as a Therapeutic Tool
- Certificate in Working with People with Learning Difficulties
- CAB Certificate of Competency
- BA (Hons) European Business Studies & Finance
I attend regular workshops, for example:
- Counselling Young People
- Anger Management
- Phobias and Panic Attacks
- Spirituality and Anger
- Working with Suicidal patients
- Sexual Orientation
- Eating Disorders
- Suicide and Self Harm
- Victims of Sexual Abuse
My approach is caring and supportive when appropriate; other times it is explorative and challenging. One past client described my modus of working as:
Compassionate and caring, but gives you a prod when you need it!
Although I am an experienced counselor, I believe you are always the expert. You have all the answers within you: it is my role to help elicit them. I will provide my professional expertise to bring clarity and insight into what you are going through, and I will support you to decide what you want to focus on at a pace that is comfortable to you.
As my client, you are in the driving seat. I am the Navigator. You are in charge and I have the map to help get you to where you want to go. Together, we can reflect.
Much of our work together will focus on helping you feel less anxious and more secure in yourself. It is only when you are feeling stronger that you can truly create the kind of life and relationships that bring you fulfillment. Each person’s life path is unique. I am committed to working with you to discover possibilities and potential in your life.