I trained initially as a psychodyamic counsellor and now practice as an integrative psychotherapist.  This means that I also work with attachment, and mindfulness and work relationally, literally with the relationship that you and I have during the therapy, which brings up useful material.  I believe that our earlier experiences in life can have a large influence on how we  react to situations in the here and now.  So I will probably ask you to tell me about your past experiences and your childhood.  However, sometimes people come to me after more recent events have affected their lives and they continue to suffer, struggling to recover without the additional support of a counsellor.

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Therapy can unearth difficult feelings at times and it can be challenging.  Often people tell me that they would rather face these challenges than continue to live as they have up to now.   And sometimes therapy brings laughter and humour.  It often increases your self-esteem.  It can be life-enhancing and life-changing, improving relationships with friends, family and partners.  It works by increasing your sense of who you are, helping you to adapt your approach to others and situations in a healthy, productive way.  And it can help you to see situations from a more objective point of view.