How I Practice
I incorporate gentle, body-aware approaches to understanding, healing, and transforming the self.
Beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar or even daunting, especially if this is your first experience. Our initial sessions are a chance for us to begin getting to know one another, begin building trust, to talk about what has brought you to therapy right now, what you hope therapy will offer you, and what focus feels important to you right now. We will take this at your pace. Together, we will clarify your aims and decide how we might work in a way that feels supportive and manageable for you.
In sessions, my focus is always on creating a sense of safety, trust, and emotional support. We will build a therapeutic relationship where you can feel supported, understood, and respected. We will look not only at what feels difficult or painful, but also at the strengths, coping strategies, and resources you already have. You can expect a balance of care, guidance, psycho education and gentle reflection.
As we continue working together, we will focus on learning non-invasive ways to help your body and nervous system feel calmer and more settled. This can support your emotional wellbeing, improve sleep and energy, and help you feel more grounded and resilient in daily life. This work is always gentle and practical.
Depending on your needs and wishes, we will gradually talk more and more about aspects of your life, relationships, or experiences that bring you to therapy. This is done carefully and respectfully, with close attention to pacing and emotional safety. There is no expectation to share anything before you feel ready.
Therapy is approached holistically, working with mind, body, and spirit, to support healing, self-understanding, and a greater sense of ease and balance in your life.
Throughout therapy, I listen not only to your words, but also to what I observe in your actions that may be out of your current awareness. Somatic work will help us explore what lies beneath your words and can point us toward the deeper, unnoticed emotions you carry. We can utilise the variety of methods and modalities I am experienced in. to support your ongoing journey. With support, you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, hear yourself more clearly, heal yourself more fully - enabling integration and freedom from the past.
There may be moments of quiet or reflection during sessions. I remain present and attentive during these times, offering support and curiosity rather than pressure, and helping you explore whatever feels relevant or meaningful in the moment.
The good news is, you can uncover, discover and recover the parts of yourself that have been hidden, lost or forgotten, and regain your personal power.
Through the therapeutic relationship, we will work to build a new story, a story in which all parts of your psyche come together to forge a new path of your choosing, where forgiveness of self and others is claimed. We can create a path where you are the hero in the vibrant life you are creating, beyond surviving.
If you wish to ask any questions please complete the contact form and I will arrange to give you a call.
I look forward to working with you.
I work to keep charges affordable and offer prices based on individual situations; these can be discussed during the assessment sessions.
My prices vary between £45 - £90 per hour with one lower cost space available.
A free 30 minute initial telephone call can be arranged.