My Approach

I am a person-centred therapist, which is based on ‘humanistic’ principles,  which aims to provide you with a safe space to talk through difficulties in a welcoming and supportive environment, and to find your own ways of addressing issues.   I am not the expert, you are the best expert on you and so we will work together, going as deep as you are able to go, in order for you to come to the answers for yourself to move forward.

I am relational in my approach.  The client and therapist relationship is important to the overall process and building a trusted relationship requires a commitment from both client and therapist, and therefore it is important that clients attend regular counselling sessions over a period of time.  Deciding to engage with therapy would have taken a lot of carefully thought and I hope that if you reach out to me you will be able to explore your thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental, safe and supportive environment.

The type of counselling I offer is one where the relationship between the client and counsellor is central to the work being done and where a greater understanding of your concerns can be achieved. My core training is in Person-Centred counselling.

Person-centred counselling was founded by an American psychologist, Carl Rogers.  It is one of the humanistic approaches, which is centred on the belief that given the right conditions, a person can reach their full potential and become their true self. 

I find the Person-Centred Approach fits my own philosophy that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the correct conditions. The underpinning principles of the Person-Centred Approach are focused on the counsellor being honest, non-judgmental and fully accepting whilst being fully integrated in the relationship allowing the client to lead and set the pace. I aim to offer these conditions as best as I can during our therapeutic relationship.

I offer face to face counselling, and during this time of pandemic I follow appropriate safety protocols to keep myself and my clients safe.  I also offer online counselling via telephone and Zoom for clients who prefer this.

Online counselling is a way for you to engage in counselling using internet technology such as Zoom, email, online chat or webcam video link. You direct your counselling by selecting the method of communication you feel most comfortable with. You chose the time, the place and the pace of your counselling to suit your needs. I offer Zoom or telephone counselling.

Zoom is a way for you to see your counsellor face to face from your computer, tablet or phone whilst engaging in therapy. Should you chose Zoom counselling, you will be guided through setting up your own encrypted Zoom account and we will meet on Zoom at a time that you have previously arranged. Sessions are 50 minutes in length.  Being able to see your counsellor gives you more of the benefits you get from face-to-face counselling but with the convenience of online therapy.

My Approach