Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

1. Honesty. I think it is just so important to be your true self and embrace realness, transparency, and openness. If you want others to trust in you, connect with you, and build genuine, lasting...

1. Honesty. I think it is just so important to be your true self and embrace realness, transparency, and openness. If you want others to trust in you, connect with you, and build genuine, lasting relationships with you, you have to be willing to put yourself out there; good bits, exciting bits, boring bits, flaws and all, without hiding behind a mask and trying to be someone you are not. 2. Compassion. I think the whole world would be such a different place of humanity if we just held more compassion for others and our self. I don't think there is a single moment working as a clinical psychologist where my eyes and mind do not exude compassion, and the constant feeling of wanting to just wrap my arms around people struggling and let them know 1. they are going to be okay, and 2. I will never give up on them. 3. Belief. I am person who has perhaps always been a little bit of a dreaming believer since I was a young girl that you can do anything, and overcome anything if you simply believe in it and yourself.

I was very much influenced by a Jungian psychologist I studied under, so Analytical Psychology affected my early career. Then I was affected by Systems theory and Narrative Theory in a big way, so I...

I was very much influenced by a Jungian psychologist I studied under, so Analytical Psychology affected my early career. Then I was affected by Systems theory and Narrative Theory in a big way, so I took a much bigger wider perspective on what affects us, as well as my early study of the intra-psychic. Lastly, Buddhist studies of meditation and Mindfulness and the interconnectedness of us all has profoundly opened up my work and compassion. Add the gentle view of humour in all situations to top it off.

Strength Perspective, Positive Psychology Humanistic Approaches, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

Strength Perspective, Positive Psychology Humanistic Approaches, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy resonates with me and has influenced my practice style. Psychodynamic psychotherapy (insight-orientated therapy) is the interpretation of mental and emotional processes and...

Psychodynamic psychotherapy resonates with me and has influenced my practice style. Psychodynamic psychotherapy (insight-orientated therapy) is the interpretation of mental and emotional processes and aims to address the foundation and formation of emotional processes.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy - I am a firm believer that if you can change the way your look and feel about a problem then this will assist with altering any negative consequences from our actions.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy - I am a firm believer that if you can change the way your look and feel about a problem then this will assist with altering any negative consequences from our actions.

As a mental health practitioner, I use a humanistic and integrative approach in providing services to clients, with a well-rounded therapeutic experience that addresses both the symptoms and...

As a mental health practitioner, I use a humanistic and integrative approach in providing services to clients, with a well-rounded therapeutic experience that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of their distress. I work from a premise that the clients is the expert of their own life and it helps allow for increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, enhanced interpersonal relationships, and a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life. It's important to note that the specific techniques and balance between these approaches will vary based on the individual client's needs.

My therapy approach has been deeply influenced by interpersonal neurobiology and also polyvagal theory which is the science of safety. Attachment theory also informs all of my relational therapy...

My therapy approach has been deeply influenced by interpersonal neurobiology and also polyvagal theory which is the science of safety. Attachment theory also informs all of my relational therapy practices. As a Trauma Therapist, the science of safety and connection underpins all my work.

My basic philosophy is that every person is different and worthy of validation. Ultimately we all have challenges in life and need to be accountable to ourselves. Unfortunately many of the skills we...

My basic philosophy is that every person is different and worthy of validation. Ultimately we all have challenges in life and need to be accountable to ourselves. Unfortunately many of the skills we need for a successful life are not taught at school. And this is where counselling can make all the difference.