I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and FPC (Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling). I offer individual psychotherapy for adults on an open-ended basis, meaning that the number of sessions depends on each client’s individual needs and requirements. I offer the space to explore your feelings in a confidential, non-judgemental setting.
Psychotherapy offers a deep exploration of present problems that link to past events, patterns and relationships going to the root of the problem for long term change and understanding. It can increase the client's awareness of their inner world with unconscious clues providing signposts to what lies deep within us.
My approach is client centred letting the client raise whatever they want in the session then exploring those feelings, thoughts or behaviours associated, including any unconscious links that maybe contributing to their distress. I believe in the importance of the relationship between client and therapist, it can offer insight into previous relationship patterns as well offer a safe supportive non-judgemental base to explore emotional difficulties.
Together we will build a therapeutic relationship with which we can explore your difficulties making links to past experiences that will lead to a greater understanding and insight freeing you to make changes in your life. I believe that the roots to our struggles today lies in our past and by gaining a deeper understanding of this, insight can be achieved that can trigger change, hope and new ways of being.
In addition to my formal training of a Postgraduate Diploma in psychotherapy I have long term experience as a Mental Health Advocate working with clients to understand their emotional and practical needs to help them live a fulfilled independent life. I also have experience working with children with special needs including autism, ADHD and various physical disabilities.
My fees are £70 for an initial consultation and between £65 and £85 for ongoing sessions, dependent on income and circumstances.