The approaches I use include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, existential therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Together, these offer both practical strategies and deeper insight, supporting clients in exploring their struggles, discovering new perspectives, and creating meaningful change.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, particularly early relationships, shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others today. Sometimes patterns that were once useful for survival can later become restrictive, leaving us feeling stuck or repeating the same difficulties in relationships.

In sessions, we might look at recurring themes in your life, explore unconscious influences, and bring awareness to how these play out in the present. By understanding these deeper layers, clients often find relief from long-standing struggles and develop a stronger, more compassionate sense of self.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. For many people, anxiety, depression, or self-criticism are maintained by unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT helps you identify these patterns and learn practical strategies to shift them.

Together, we might work on breaking down overwhelming tasks, challenging negative self-beliefs, or developing healthier coping skills. CBT is structured and goal-oriented, which can be especially helpful for clients seeking clear tools they can apply in daily life.

Person-Centred Therapy

At the heart of person-centred therapy is the belief that each individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding when offered the right conditions. My role as a therapist is to provide empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard — creating a safe and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely.

This approach supports self-acceptance and encourages clients to reconnect with their own strengths and inner resources. Many people find that simply being deeply heard and understood allows positive change to unfold naturally.

Existential Therapy

Existential therapy looks at the bigger questions of life: meaning, freedom, choice, responsibility, and the reality of uncertainty. Many people come to therapy during times of transition, loss, or questioning, when old ways of living no longer feel sustainable.

In existential work, we explore what matters most to you and how you want to live in alignment with your values. This approach doesn’t offer quick fixes but invites reflection, helping you build resilience and live with greater authenticity and purpose.

Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Mindfulness brings attention to the present moment with curiosity and acceptance. For clients who feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, anxiety, or stress, mindfulness can offer a calming counterbalance. It helps develop awareness of patterns without becoming entangled in them, creating space for new choices.

In therapy, we may incorporate mindfulness exercises such as grounding, breathing techniques, or reflective practices. These can support emotional regulation and self-compassion, while also complementing deeper therapeutic work.

An Integrative and Flexible Approach

Each of these approaches offers something valuable, and no single method is right for everyone. As an integrative therapist, I draw on psychodynamic, CBT, person-centred, existential, and mindfulness practices in a way that fits your unique needs and goals. Some sessions may focus more on practical strategies, while others may involve reflection on past experiences or exploration of meaning.

The common thread is creating a supportive, collaborative space where you can begin to understand yourself more fully, ease the struggles you face, and move towards living with greater confidence, resilience, and self-acceptance.