Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

I don't work from a textbook or use a method or technique in my work with people but prefer to tailor my responses to the individual circumstances presented. I don't think good therapy can take a...

I don't work from a textbook or use a method or technique in my work with people but prefer to tailor my responses to the individual circumstances presented. I don't think good therapy can take a 'colour by numbers' approach or 'one-size-fits-all'. We all have unique experiences and, while we can learn from others, we must also take each person's own story into account. I can offer to walk with people through the appointment. Exercise and movement has been demonstrated to be highly effective for recovery from depression, anxiety and trauma and working through life adjustments.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including CBT-E and TF-CBT Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Motivational Interviewing Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including CBT-E and TF-CBT Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Motivational Interviewing Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Systemic / Family Therapy Approaches Strengths-based approach Person-centred approach Somatic approach

I am a Couple & Family Systems Therapist and I work within a Bowen family systems theory framework. People who engage in therapy with me undertake the process of relating to their difficulties in new...

I am a Couple & Family Systems Therapist and I work within a Bowen family systems theory framework. People who engage in therapy with me undertake the process of relating to their difficulties in new ways as well choosing where they want their life to change. Clients quickly learn that the real work' happens outside the therapy room, in the context of their significant relationships. Once committed to, psychotherapy involves a process of self-growth, emotional regulation, self-differentiation, and personal evolution. I also offer EMDR for people who want to reduce their traumatic or intrusive response to specific incidents or unresolved issues. EMDR is an evidence based therapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.

Therapeutic process and relational methods

Therapeutic process and relational methods

Besides talking and listening, I use a range of methods (Focusing, drawing, picture cards, walking) depending on how the person likes to work and what makes sense for them.

Besides talking and listening, I use a range of methods (Focusing, drawing, picture cards, walking) depending on how the person likes to work and what makes sense for them.

My primary modalities include: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor therapy, and Family Systems. I also draw upon: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,...

My primary modalities include: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor therapy, and Family Systems. I also draw upon: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

My practice is grounded in person-centred therapy, trauma-informed care, and CBT. I also integrate practical tools such as emotional regulation strategies, grounding, and supportive talk therapy,...

My practice is grounded in person-centred therapy, trauma-informed care, and CBT. I also integrate practical tools such as emotional regulation strategies, grounding, and supportive talk therapy, helping clients understand themselves more deeply and develop healthy ways of coping.

The conversational model CBT Psychoeducation spiritual direction

The conversational model CBT Psychoeducation spiritual direction

I work relationally and integratively. My practice draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches, alongside trauma-informed and strengths-based frameworks grounded in social work. I...

I work relationally and integratively. My practice draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches, alongside trauma-informed and strengths-based frameworks grounded in social work. I integrate mindfulness and reflective practices where helpful, always adapting to the person rather than applying a formula. Rather than relying on a single technique, I pay attention to pacing, safety, and the quality of the therapeutic relationship. The method is shaped by what helps someone feel more present, less alone, and better able to respond to their life with clarity and steadiness.

I am an integrative therapist. Our work begins with establishing a supportive therapeutic relationship and developing a shared understanding of your goals. If it seems I may be able to help you, we...

I am an integrative therapist. Our work begins with establishing a supportive therapeutic relationship and developing a shared understanding of your goals. If it seems I may be able to help you, we will explore your goals and ways to achieve them. If I or you don’t think I can help, we’ll talk it through and I can refer you to someone with the right expertise, or who may be a better fit for your needs. If we are a good fit, we can together identify practical and achievable steps that align with what matters to you. Throughout therapy, we will reflect on your progress and adapt our approach to ensure the work remains relevant and useful. Sessions may focus on understanding patterns that keep you stuck, imagining your preferred future, practising new skills to meet challenges, or strengthening skills to use in your daily life to sustain desired changes.

The framework of therapy is an important method in the process. For me it's seeing clients once week (sometimes more if needed) on the same day, same time. That consistency and containment is...

The framework of therapy is an important method in the process. For me it's seeing clients once week (sometimes more if needed) on the same day, same time. That consistency and containment is important in the process. We also explore the key areas of a persons past including family and other relaitonships, the culture and environment a person grew up in, exploring any traumas, crisis or other significant events. Exploring and shedding light on the subconscious and unconscious is a big part of the process. I think of it as similar to what we refer now to Self Awareness, the unconcious and subconscious are a big piece of that puzzle and important to take into consideration. There is also much of the treatment that is based on each persons needs, but the above is the foundation. I also sometimes recommend tools like meditation, grounding exercises, breath work or books that I think might be helpful to someone.

I draw on my experience in cognitive behavioural therapy from my Social Work experience working with families and individuals in welfare settings, and also in a medical centre. My main interest is...

I draw on my experience in cognitive behavioural therapy from my Social Work experience working with families and individuals in welfare settings, and also in a medical centre. My main interest is working from a Sensorimotor and Hakomi Psychotherapy perspective. I like the Sensorimotor tools that firstly ground the client with awareness of boundaries and resources/strengths that provide a strong container. I also like the tangible tools that I've learnt in level 1 Sensorimotor Training in healing trauma, and the level 2 training in working with developmental and attachment repair work with individuals with a range of issues. The Hakomi 3 year training has also been very useful in understanding developmental milestones, ways to provide missed developmental experiences, and how to explore this collaboratively with the client using experiments. I also apply my training in Internal Family Systems as I am a graduate of the Level 1 and Level 2 training of Internal Family Systems. It is a safe and very respectful method that enhances your capacity to be self aware.

I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to the individual or couple in front of me. My work draws from person-centred therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), strengths-based...

I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to the individual or couple in front of me. My work draws from person-centred therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), strengths-based and existential frameworks. Rather than applying a fixed formula, I adapt sessions to your goals, pace and circumstances. For couples, I incorporate structured methods to improve communication and rebuild emotional safety. The focus is always on practical, sustainable change, not just insight.

Initial connection, relieve distress and enable coping. Rapport and trust building, confronting truth and fear, exploring discomfort and vulnerability. Committing to change.

Initial connection, relieve distress and enable coping. Rapport and trust building, confronting truth and fear, exploring discomfort and vulnerability. Committing to change.

Therapeutic process and relational methods

Therapeutic process and relational methods

I have been trained to utilize whatever is available in the moment to design a therapeutic experience that will be meaningful and useful to my client. If you listen carefully to your clients, they...

I have been trained to utilize whatever is available in the moment to design a therapeutic experience that will be meaningful and useful to my client. If you listen carefully to your clients, they will let you know what they require to assist them. It is seldom spoken directly, but conveyed in their posture, gestures, tone of voice, words used, words not used, body language etc. I do not subscribe to the one policy fits all approach, as what people require to heal differs from moment to moment and person to person. In my session, you can expect feedback on what I observe, and I will guide our interaction to match what my clients words to their on verbal communication. This can only occur when someone feels very safe with me, and trusts that they will be supported and understood with whatever emerges. Providing this space is my ongoing development and utter joy when it is achieved.

My work is strongly informed by Hakomi, a gentle, mindfulness-based approach to psychotherapy. I focus on present-moment experience to help you study what is happening in both your body and mind. When...

My work is strongly informed by Hakomi, a gentle, mindfulness-based approach to psychotherapy. I focus on present-moment experience to help you study what is happening in both your body and mind. When your concerns involve health, stress, anxiety or significant life changes, it can be helpful to slow things down and develop a deeper understanding of how symptoms, feelings, bodily sensations, thoughts and habitual responses interact. Together, we bring mindful awareness to these experiences, creating opportunities for insight, healing and meaningful change. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we explore the underlying patterns, beliefs and experiences that may be shaping how you relate to yourself, others and the challenges you face. I aim to offer a warm, respectful and collaborative space where you can reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater confidence and ease.

In my therapeutic practice, I draw from diverse methodologies to provide comprehensive and tailored support to my clients. Central to my approach is the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, which...

In my therapeutic practice, I draw from diverse methodologies to provide comprehensive and tailored support to my clients. Central to my approach is the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, which delves deep into the inner world of individuals, focusing on the relationships between their core Self-energy and the various parts within their internal system. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is instrumental in helping clients cultivate psychological flexibility, increase self-awareness, and align their actions with their values. This approach is precious in addressing anxiety, depression, and thinking, as it encourages clients to acknowledge their thoughts and emotions while striving to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Somatic therapy is another essential component of my practice, and I use it within the IFS modality. Indeed, Somatic therapy enables clients to process and release bodily-held trauma and tension by exploring the connection between the body and the mind. This approach can be particularly effective in treating individuals with severe trauma, including those dealing with PTSD and CPTSD. Polyvagal-informed therapy is another valuable addition to my therapeutic toolbox. This approach helps clients regulate their nervous system, promoting safety and emotional well-being. It is especially beneficial for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation and the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Eriksonian hypnosis rounds out my repertoire, allowing me to leverage the power of suggestion and the unconscious mind to support clients in achieving their therapeutic goals. This versatile approach can be applied to various issues, from overcoming phobias to managing pain and stress. By integrating these methodologies with IFS and creative therapeutic techniques, I create a holistic and individualized approach to therapy. This approach caters to diverse needs, including clients with severe trauma, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. I aim to guide individuals on their journeys of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth, using a rich and varied toolkit to address their specific needs and goals.

IFS, Somatic, Focussing, and the Ari's Arc Method.

IFS, Somatic, Focussing, and the Ari's Arc Method.

Creating a relationship of safety and trust, staying present, listening, empathising, reflecting, validating, not judging. Body awareness, to help deepen embodiment and think and act from a more...

Creating a relationship of safety and trust, staying present, listening, empathising, reflecting, validating, not judging. Body awareness, to help deepen embodiment and think and act from a more grounded place. Working with emotions and beliefs, stories and impulses develop a deeper trust in self, relieving burdens and resolving inner conflicts along the lines of the Internal Family Systems model may be stages we move through on the road to integration.

My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and informed by the Gottman Method. I also draw on attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and relational approaches to help clients...

My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and informed by the Gottman Method. I also draw on attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and relational approaches to help clients better understand patterns, emotions, and relationships.

I work from a conversational model, meaning we discuss what impacts upon you, helping you make sense of this, assisting you to identify, process and express emotions and develop increased confidence...

I work from a conversational model, meaning we discuss what impacts upon you, helping you make sense of this, assisting you to identify, process and express emotions and develop increased confidence to manage your emotions. I also focus on the body in therapy and we learn to listen to what the body is telling us. Listening to the body also helps us develop skills to manage feelings associated with anxiety and depression and helps to improve our confidence to understand what we are feeling, why and how to manage it. I work from a parts perspective, embracing the idea that we can feel conflicting things at the same time and working on developing more supportive relationships within ourselves and with others.

Most often I use The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) to help with trauma. The first few sessions try to define the problem clearly, (not just symptoms) verify what approach we should take, which...

Most often I use The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) to help with trauma. The first few sessions try to define the problem clearly, (not just symptoms) verify what approach we should take, which technique... CBT and ACT are useful in the right proportion. TRTP is the most direct, deep technique that I know of, and has revolutionised how I work. Psychedelic-assisted therapies are emerging - so watch this space...

I take an integrative approach, combining person-centred therapy to foster a supportive space with psychodynamic techniques to explore unconscious patterns and early life influences. I incorporate...

I take an integrative approach, combining person-centred therapy to foster a supportive space with psychodynamic techniques to explore unconscious patterns and early life influences. I incorporate trauma-informed principles, neuroscience insights, cognitive-behavioural strategies, and existential therapy to help clients find meaning and resilience. For couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to enhance communication and connection and clients working on narcissistic abuse recovery, I utilise psychoeducation and the CLEANSE framework, which guides clients toward emotional detachment, resilience, and autonomy.

I use a range of methods and approaches in my therapy and supervision sessions including: systemic couple and family therapy; person centred; cognitive behaviour therapy; narrative ideas and trauma...

I use a range of methods and approaches in my therapy and supervision sessions including: systemic couple and family therapy; person centred; cognitive behaviour therapy; narrative ideas and trauma informed practice.

Typically, a person books in for either Gestalt Therapy or Somatic Movement Psychotherapy/Dance Movement Therapy and so the request is where we begin. The meeting, check in and close of each session...

Typically, a person books in for either Gestalt Therapy or Somatic Movement Psychotherapy/Dance Movement Therapy and so the request is where we begin. The meeting, check in and close of each session is the same regardless. Establishing a working relationship is essential, whether or not we are about to talk or move about. In a Gestalt Therapy approach, we are not so much concerned with methods as the relationship that is developing between us and what shows up in the room. By tracking and developing awareness of what is present, there is a possibility for change. Creative processes such as drawing, moving, sandtray etc. allow for exploration of the material. With a movement-based approach, the body is the focus. Words are not as important; rather, following a movement, exploring and exaggerating often leads to clarification and insight. Or not. We are always working creatively with something as simple as the breath rhythm through to the creation of a movement sequence reflecting a personal theme. Music can be useful to support an exploration but is not necessary.

We work together using intersubjective mindfulness to understand your unique ways of being in relation to others. Some of the ways of being are adaptive strategies that worked well in their past (when...

We work together using intersubjective mindfulness to understand your unique ways of being in relation to others. Some of the ways of being are adaptive strategies that worked well in their past (when the brain developed very fast aged 0-2) but are no longer useful today. We explore alternative ways of being, responding rather than reacting from habitual ways. My approach is iinter-subjective, dynamic and brings in recent finding in neurobiology, trauma theory and attachment theory as required.

The methods I use are dependent on the client I am working with, most importantly, Listening. I encourage meditation, journal writing, and practical tools, all in service to facilitating a more...

The methods I use are dependent on the client I am working with, most importantly, Listening. I encourage meditation, journal writing, and practical tools, all in service to facilitating a more conscious relationship between the different parts of self.

I work with drawing, painting, collage, and other creative expressions as the primary language of the session. Beneath that, my framework is psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural —...

I work with drawing, painting, collage, and other creative expressions as the primary language of the session. Beneath that, my framework is psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural — depending on what the person needs. I am also a registered psychologist, which means I can move fluidly between depth work and structured approaches when that serves the client better.

- Person-centred counselling - Polyvagal theory and applications - Art therapy - Sandray therapy - Tapping (EFT) - Emotion focussed techniques - Somatic techniques - Narrative therapy -...

- Person-centred counselling - Polyvagal theory and applications - Art therapy - Sandray therapy - Tapping (EFT) - Emotion focussed techniques - Somatic techniques - Narrative therapy - Motivational Interviewing - Systems theory

I have an eclectic approach to therapy and use whatever I believe will benefit the client. I have studied many different approaches including CBT, Transactional Analysis. EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour...

I have an eclectic approach to therapy and use whatever I believe will benefit the client. I have studied many different approaches including CBT, Transactional Analysis. EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Focussed Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Instrumental Person-centred, Narrative Therapy, ACT

Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Instrumental Person-centred, Narrative Therapy, ACT

The wisdom of experience allows me to draw on a range of methods. I like to choose methods that are appropriate for the concerns of particular clients. The methods range from Acceptance Commitment...

The wisdom of experience allows me to draw on a range of methods. I like to choose methods that are appropriate for the concerns of particular clients. The methods range from Acceptance Commitment Therapy, through Psychodynamic, Existential and Behavioral forms of therapy. Where appropriate I bring philosophical frameworks into the therapeutic situation.

I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, person-centred therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs. Additionally, when appropriate I incorporate experiential...

I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, person-centred therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs. Additionally, when appropriate I incorporate experiential practices to foster deeper self awareness.

I incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapies in session including Person-centred Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Body-Awareness Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based...

I incorporate a variety of evidence-based therapies in session including Person-centred Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Body-Awareness Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centred and trauma-informed methodologies. Additionally, my practice is influenced by theories of mindfulness, Attachment Theory, and counselling...

My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centred and trauma-informed methodologies. Additionally, my practice is influenced by theories of mindfulness, Attachment Theory, and counselling psychology.

Because I am passionate about providing the best support I can to all my clients with their varied needs, I have undertaken (and continue to take) significant further training in various therapy...

Because I am passionate about providing the best support I can to all my clients with their varied needs, I have undertaken (and continue to take) significant further training in various therapy modalities so that I am able to provide clients with a more bespoke way of working – adjusting my techniques in each session to suit the circumstances presented by the client in that moment. This allows me to provide very specific & focussed support as its needed - so I journey with you, meeting you where you are at. This is an important distinction as I believe my role is not to try & force or coax you onto my path – but to help figure out where you feel you got lost to prevent reoccurrence & support you back onto your chosen path. To also help you fill any potholes in the path as you move along, & to take any new paths as you desire. I accept you for who you are in the here & now. Importantly, I don’t judge you. I just help you find hope when you have lost it, until you feel ready to walk the path without me once again.

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, adapting from moment to moment. I draw upon: • Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work): A holistic awareness-based method that tracks...

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, adapting from moment to moment. I draw upon: • Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work): A holistic awareness-based method that tracks psychological and somatic signals to reveal inner and relational patterns, facilitating integration and change. • Nonviolent Communication (NVC): A compassionate communication model focusing on observation, feelings, needs, and requests to foster empathy, reduce conflict, and deepen relational connection. • Shadow Work & Jungian Archetypes: Exploration of repressed or disowned parts of ourselves—bringing often unconscious themes into consciousness to cultivate wholeness and self-authority. I also incorporate therapeutic coaching techniques, psychodrama, trauma-informed practices, nature-based healing, Buddhist psychology, and mindfulness inquiry. These methods are blended flexibly to support embodied insight and sustainable progress toward your goals.

I use all different types of modalities, its not about what I use but what my client needs in that moment and for their journey, then I adjust accordingly.

I use all different types of modalities, its not about what I use but what my client needs in that moment and for their journey, then I adjust accordingly.

Say what you want but I am an advocate of having an eclectic approach with the methods I used. This is because, being person-centred in my approach to me means being flexible and adaptable to what is...

Say what you want but I am an advocate of having an eclectic approach with the methods I used. This is because, being person-centred in my approach to me means being flexible and adaptable to what is showing up in the room and drawing on a range of methods to help a client meet their goals. Once a thorough psychosocial assessment has been completed and treatment goals are established, I will scaffold teaching clients various skills and techniques to meet their goals alongside offering plenty of time of engage in self-reflection and discussing stressors. As a result, I use a lot of mindfulness strategies in my approach including using breathwork and somatic awareness raising techinques, motivational interviewing ACT and DBT based approaches as needed and psychodynamic and existential counselling techniques. The focus is not to problem-solve or fix things for the client but to walk with them down the garden path and support them to find strategies that are going to work for them and that they are prepared to do consistently.

I use a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, drawing on traditional talk therapy, mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused approaches. My work is...

I use a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, drawing on traditional talk therapy, mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused approaches. My work is tailored to each individual's needs, goals, and strengths, recognising that every person's journey is unique. CBT techniques can help identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, while Solution-Focused approaches support clients to recognise existing strengths, build on what is working, and move towards meaningful goals. Where appropriate, I also incorporate creative activities, reflective exercises, and nature-based approaches, including walk-and-talk sessions. Above all, I focus on building a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and supported to develop insight, resilience, and practical strategies for navigating life's challenges.

My core training is in the Gestalt approach, a rich and dynamic method that encompasses the 'here and now,' creative experimentation and the therapeutic relationship itself. I have a real passion for...

My core training is in the Gestalt approach, a rich and dynamic method that encompasses the 'here and now,' creative experimentation and the therapeutic relationship itself. I have a real passion for collaboration and working with the living dynamic between us. I work holistically, engaging with the whole of who you are (mind, body, and environment), rather than just focusing on how you think. To support this I integrate influences from Existential, Systemic, Attachment, and Somatic therapies, allowing me to tailor our work to what you need in the moment.

We will try and make sense of your life together, and aim to restore power, pride and hope.

We will try and make sense of your life together, and aim to restore power, pride and hope.

I offer a safe, supported and confidential space for you to explore your issues at the pace you need to go, trusting in your inner healer to guide us together. We will explore how you live life by...

I offer a safe, supported and confidential space for you to explore your issues at the pace you need to go, trusting in your inner healer to guide us together. We will explore how you live life by increasing self-awareness, to move beyond rigid and fixed ways of being. This process provides clarity on what prevents us to live a life with freedom and joy. Essentially life is quite simple. Be present to the present moment, become curious about it and learn to accept it. A lot of our problems in life come about because we are not responding to the present moment but from the past and past conditioning. I work in the present moment, this is where the potential for change and transformation occurs. I will be your companion on your journey inwards, supporting you towards self-awareness. Sandplay therapy is useful for adults, adolescents and especially for trauma, it offers a bridge between our inner and outer worlds when language is often unavailable.

My approach is grounded in Gestalt and relational psychotherapy, which focus on developing awareness, understanding relationship patterns, and creating authentic connection. I also draw on...

My approach is grounded in Gestalt and relational psychotherapy, which focus on developing awareness, understanding relationship patterns, and creating authentic connection. I also draw on attachment-informed and trauma-informed approaches, and use Gottman Method principles in my work with couples to support healthier communication and stronger relationships.

This varies a great deal depending on the individual and the moment. The human encounter is central for me. A lot of the people I see require a sense of validation through being understood and seen...

This varies a great deal depending on the individual and the moment. The human encounter is central for me. A lot of the people I see require a sense of validation through being understood and seen for who they are, usually because this has been missing from their lives. Listening, attending and being fully present is central to this. And of course being responsive to an individual's needs and the needs of the moment. This will be different in each situation and I try to be as open as I can to what's required in each unique situation. This means putting my assumptions aside for the time being to be able to be fully present to the other. I regard this essentially as a lived mindfulness practice. To me, these are the essential ingredients for developing rapport and a trusting relationship, which I believe, and research tells us, are vital for therapy to proceed well. This orientation and associated behaviours can also provide a sense of care, which isn't usually what brings people to therapy, but is frequently an underlying need that emerges as therapy progresses. I'm very interested in interactional patterns and how mutual space gets negotiated in people's lives as personal relational styles are expressions of people's way of being in life, which in turn shape life experiences. Examples of this are power dynamics in terms of how dominant/ submissive/equal we are in interactions with others, people's personal styles, ie. whether they put themselves forward, hold themselves back, go along with others, feel they've got nothing or lots to add/say etc. These patterns often get replicated in the therapeutic relationship and can be explored in terms of what they mean for the individual concerned and how they affect their life experience. Sometimes they also affect people's mental health, as particular types of patterns are associated with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, post traumatic stress etc. At times it is helpful to be informed by therapeutic theories that can guide interactions, and I have been keenly engaged in learning about therapeutic theories and practices for 25 years. I engage in regular professional development activities to keep up to date with latest developments in the field. As mentioned above, I like working with dreams as they can depict our internal state in ways, which are unusual and novel and which can connect to deeper aspects within ourselves.

Talking, listening, inquiring, being with my client and whatever mood or content they present. Leaving theory aside while 'taking in' the individual subjectivity of both my client and myself, then...

Talking, listening, inquiring, being with my client and whatever mood or content they present. Leaving theory aside while 'taking in' the individual subjectivity of both my client and myself, then using my ongoing professional supervision sessions to make sense of what takes place in the therapy room in a more formal and formulated way. Insights and clarity often come after the fact. When I can take a step back from the actual experience of being with, and feeling affected by my client, I can put my 'thinking brain' to good use.

In my counselling practice, I take a client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, tailoring methods to suit each individual’s emotional, developmental, and social needs. My work is...

In my counselling practice, I take a client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, tailoring methods to suit each individual’s emotional, developmental, and social needs. My work is neurodiversity-affirming and grounded in building safety, trust, and connection — especially for children, families, and individuals with disabilities or behavioural challenges. The key methods I use include, Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT): I provide a safe, non-directive space where children express themselves through play helping them process emotions, develop self-awareness, and build resilience in a developmentally appropriate way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): I support clients in identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. With children, I use playful, visual, and hands-on techniques to make CBT accessible and engaging. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills: I incorporate DBT techniques such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation to support clients with emotional dysregulation or interpersonal challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): I help clients build emotional flexibility, connect with their values, and take meaningful steps forward particularly helpful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Narrative Therapy: I work with clients to explore and reshape their personal stories, especially those impacted by trauma, neurodiversity, or limiting beliefs. Mindfulness and Co-Regulation Strategies: I use calming, grounding tools to help both children and caregivers manage stress, strengthen emotional regulation, and deepen connection. Attachment-Based and Family-Inclusive Approaches: I work closely with caregivers to strengthen parent-child relationships, using emotional coaching, behavioural support, and practical strategies to build nurturing environments. Sensory and Symbolic Play-Based Activities: For younger or neurodivergent children, I use sensory play and symbolic expression to support emotional processing, communication, and engagement. My methods are flexible and integrated always guided by the client’s strengths, goals, and readiness. Whether through play, conversation, or structured tools, my aim is to support healing, connection, and growth in a safe and compassionate space.

My approach is integrative and tailored to each person, drawing from a range of therapeutic methods depending on individual needs and goals. • Person centred therapy Creating a safe, empathic, and...

My approach is integrative and tailored to each person, drawing from a range of therapeutic methods depending on individual needs and goals. • Person centred therapy Creating a safe, empathic, and non judgemental space where the therapeutic relationship supports exploration, trust, and change • Psychodynamic and relational therapy Exploring how early experiences and relational patterns influence current thoughts, emotions, and ways of relating, including unconscious processes that emerge within the therapeutic relationship • Trauma informed practice Working with an understanding of how trauma impacts the nervous system, attachment, and emotional regulation, with attention to safety, pacing, and choice • Internal Family Systems Supporting exploration of different internal parts of the self with curiosity and compassion, helping to understand protective patterns, wounded aspects, and the innate capacity for healing and integration • Somatic awareness Supporting awareness of bodily sensations as part of the therapeutic process, helping to connect mind and body and deepen emotional understanding • Breathwork Integrating breath based practices where appropriate to support grounding, regulation, and access to internal states in a gentle and contained way • Collaborative and responsive practice Adapting the work to each person, moving at a pace that feels safe, and supporting what is most needed in the present moment

Jungian psychotherapy Sandplay therapy Dream work

Jungian psychotherapy Sandplay therapy Dream work

I work primarily with Process-Oriented Psychology and Person-Centred Counselling, approaching symptoms and struggles as messengers rather than problems to eliminate. My method is shaped by being a...

I work primarily with Process-Oriented Psychology and Person-Centred Counselling, approaching symptoms and struggles as messengers rather than problems to eliminate. My method is shaped by being a natural storyteller, editor, and pattern-recognizer. I work constructively with narrative - helping people see the stories they're living, edit what no longer fits, and discover what's trying to emerge. I'm intuitive in sessions, often sensing the unsaid, the gaps, the missing pieces that want attention. I value hearts, tears, and truth as my primary tools. I meet people in their raw, real places. I'm also irreverent - I believe gallows humor is essential medicine. Life is absurd and painful and hilarious, often simultaneously. I hold space for all of it: the grief, the laughter, the messy middle where transformation actually happens.

I work from an Integrative Relational Transactional Analysis (TA) perspective, which uses the therapeutic relationship to understand the conscious and unconscious dynamics in your relationships and...

I work from an Integrative Relational Transactional Analysis (TA) perspective, which uses the therapeutic relationship to understand the conscious and unconscious dynamics in your relationships and can help you to develop more authentic ways of relating to yourself and others. It is a holistic approach in terms of working with the whole person: mind, emotions, body and spirit, and it takes into account your history, culture, family, work and social environments. I have recently completed training in Integral Somatic Psychology, so incorporate body awareness in sessions in order to expand the body's capacity to stay with difficult emotions whilst responding to them appropriately at the same time. It can also increase our capacity to self-regulate our nervous system.

I primarily use narrative therapy approaches. My work is also grounded in an understanding of the phased approach to complex trauma treatment. This approach outlines how safety and stabilisation is...

I primarily use narrative therapy approaches. My work is also grounded in an understanding of the phased approach to complex trauma treatment. This approach outlines how safety and stabilisation is essential before trauma processing can occur. Moving towards safety and stabilisation means going at your own pace, learning techniques to stay grounded and resourced, and building trust over time. Trauma processing can include narrative therapy techniques of re-authoring stories to focus on strengths, skills, and values or telling our stories in ways that make us stronger. The final phase of this approach is integration, which means moving forward while holding onto these strengths. This is what some people call post traumatic growth.

I am an integrative therapist. My approach is part of a progressive movement that assimilates and integrates key insights from major approaches (e.g. humanistic and cognitive therapies) into a more...

I am an integrative therapist. My approach is part of a progressive movement that assimilates and integrates key insights from major approaches (e.g. humanistic and cognitive therapies) into a more coherent whole. This flexible approach enables the counselling experience to be tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. Therapies and techniques I may integrate (and which I am experienced with and trained in) include evidence-based treatment orientations: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Strength-Based Therapy. Keywords common to all these therapies are the goals of acceptance and growth, responsibility, and freedom from struggle.

I predominantly use a schema therapy approach which is an integrative approach. Just a quick explanation - schemas are unhelpful patterns that develop when a person's emotional needs aren't met as a...

I predominantly use a schema therapy approach which is an integrative approach. Just a quick explanation - schemas are unhelpful patterns that develop when a person's emotional needs aren't met as a child. These schemas can lead to problematic coping methods and behaviours if they aren't addressed. Schema therapy aims to teach people how to meet their emotional needs in a healthy way. The therapy methods used include: education about schemas and modes and their origins, cognitive and behavioural strategies, and experiential strategies including imagery work and empty chair methods. There is important emphasis on the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship aswell.

My work is very present-moment and relational. I don’t follow a fixed structure or work from worksheets… I’m paying attention to what’s actually happening in the room — what’s being...

My work is very present-moment and relational. I don’t follow a fixed structure or work from worksheets… I’m paying attention to what’s actually happening in the room — what’s being said, what’s not being said, what’s showing up in the body, in the space between us. I’m actively tracking all of that and working with it as it unfolds. Because of that, sessions don’t all look the same. Sometimes we’re talking things through, sometimes we slow right down and bring awareness to what’s happening in the body. There might be moments of insight, but also moments of feeling, noticing, and allowing something to shift at a deeper level. I often bring in more than just conversation — things like drawing, imagery, movement, or using objects in the room to help make sense of what someone is experiencing. It’s not just about understanding something mentally… it’s about actually feeling it and allowing the body to have a different experience. I’m also very engaged in the process. I’m not sitting back in silence the whole time — I’m present, responsive, and attuned. I might reflect things back, ask questions, or gently bring attention to something that’s happening in the moment. A big part of the work is creating a space where there’s enough safety for whatever is there to come up and be felt. That includes the harder parts — the sadness, the fear, the things people would usually rather avoid. We stay with it, in a way that feels supported and workable, so it can actually move through rather than getting stuck. I also bring in an understanding of the nervous system, and where it’s helpful, practical tools people can take with them outside of sessions. At the centre of it all is curiosity. Learning how to turn toward your own experience without judgement… and starting to listen to what your body and system have been trying to show you.

Primarily CBT but I use other therapeutic interventions as needed. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) helps individuals learn to tolerate and manage difficult feelings. Developing Mindfulness...

Primarily CBT but I use other therapeutic interventions as needed. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) helps individuals learn to tolerate and manage difficult feelings. Developing Mindfulness skills helps clients reduce their level of arousal/stress leaving them calmer and more able to approach issues. Reliving, and Imagery Rescripting can support clients with a single incident trauma, an accident or rape and lastly Compassionate CBT can help complex childhood issues.

My primary method is process-oriented psychology - following the client's process rather than imposing a technique. But I draw from many modalities depending on what's needed: somatic psychotherapy,...

My primary method is process-oriented psychology - following the client's process rather than imposing a technique. But I draw from many modalities depending on what's needed: somatic psychotherapy, contemporary sex education, nervous system science, Gottman Method for couples, feminist therapy, and breathwork. I'm very adaptive. What works for one client may not work for another - and what works on one day may not work on another. My underlying principle is: right method for the right need at the right time. I also bring 20 years of conflict resolution and systems change experience into the room, which is invaluable for couples work and for understanding how power and culture shape our intimate lives.

I like to use a range of evidence-based, person-centred approaches, tailored to each person’s needs. This includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and...

I like to use a range of evidence-based, person-centred approaches, tailored to each person’s needs. This includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, alongside approaches that explore meaning, identity, and relationships. I also draw on sexology-informed frameworks to support people with sexuality, intimacy, and connection, and integrate practical strategies like pacing, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Overall, my approach is flexible, collaborative, and strongly grounded in compassion.

I use an integrative approach that draws on person-centred, cognitive behavioural, and behavioural therapies. I support clients in understanding patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours,...

I use an integrative approach that draws on person-centred, cognitive behavioural, and behavioural therapies. I support clients in understanding patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and work collaboratively to introduce practical strategies such as behavioural activation, goal setting, and skills for managing stress and emotional regulation. This is always grounded in a safe, supportive, and client-centred environment.

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of my clients. These include: solution-focused therapy, strengths-based therapy, psychoeducation, expressive arts and narrative...

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of my clients. These include: solution-focused therapy, strengths-based therapy, psychoeducation, expressive arts and narrative therapy.

An integrative method based on the foundation of a person-centred approach.

An integrative method based on the foundation of a person-centred approach.

Over time my work has become integrative and responsive to each client. I draw on approaches such as narrative therapy, DBT-informed strategies, existential perspectives, and parts-based work. With...

Over time my work has become integrative and responsive to each client. I draw on approaches such as narrative therapy, DBT-informed strategies, existential perspectives, and parts-based work. With experience, therapy can feel less like applying techniques and more like playing an instrument - listening carefully and responding to what is needed in the moment.

As I learn more about Hakomi, I use their basic techniques, such as tracking, contacting and accessing through mindfulness. Perhaps more importantly the key values of the therapist's loving presence...

As I learn more about Hakomi, I use their basic techniques, such as tracking, contacting and accessing through mindfulness. Perhaps more importantly the key values of the therapist's loving presence is something that I take very seriously. You can have all the techniques you like but without the capacity for loving presence you'll be ineffective. Outside my training in Hakomi, I take a person-centred approach, guided by the client's needs, values and interests, which may invite Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (which also uses mindfulness as a tool) or a more traditional CBT or behaviourist approach to simpler cases of behaviour change. In all cases, Hakomi inflected or otherwise, the client leads the way.

The philosophies that have influenced me most (see Q2) also provide my favourite methods. Some specific methods used to increase awareness include: - dream work; meditation and yoga; focussing;...

The philosophies that have influenced me most (see Q2) also provide my favourite methods. Some specific methods used to increase awareness include: - dream work; meditation and yoga; focussing; journaling; learning new ways to support ourselves (thoughts, actions, behaviours, goal setting); role play; education; talking and listening with purpose; using art: clay/collage/paint/drawing/colour/craft activities; movement; body awareness and tracking symptoms; connecting with wisdom in Nature; using structure and routines to support change. - I use silence as a method and way of providing the space required to really hear ourselves. - I use Sand tray and symbol work quite a lot in my work. I find this way of working with the less conscious' part of who we are very free-ing, empowering, and mystically helpful.

My therapy methods blend various approaches, focusing on the individual’s unique experiences. I integrate person-centred therapy to create a safe, empathetic space for clients. Through talk therapy,...

My therapy methods blend various approaches, focusing on the individual’s unique experiences. I integrate person-centred therapy to create a safe, empathetic space for clients. Through talk therapy, I promote open dialogue, while family systems techniques help explore family dynamics. I use Socratic questioning to encourage self-reflection, and somatic experiencing to access the felt sense in the body. Motivational interviewing fosters intrinsic motivation for change, and narrative therapy allows clients to reframe their stories, empowering them to transform their identities. This holistic approach fosters healing and growth.

What is best for my clients desired change. I have found Resource Therapy to be invaluable for offering fast and effect results. Clients often report feeling lighter after a Resource Therapy session....

What is best for my clients desired change. I have found Resource Therapy to be invaluable for offering fast and effect results. Clients often report feeling lighter after a Resource Therapy session. It is simple and works so quickly I am often amazed. This is why I teach Resource Therapy to counselors, psychologists and other mental health professionals. It has easy to follow steps and these effectively target client's desired goals. I am also drawn to Solution focussed therapy, systemic ideas and Imago Couple Therapy. Imago dialogue has had a profound effect on my personal relationships and I believe it benefits couples immensely. Couples get to communicate both more effectively and deeply allowing for new or rediscovered connections and love.

A combination of post Milan systemic counselling, emotionally focused looking aqt interactional sequencing and family of origin information. Understanding projective identifications. Allowing couples...

A combination of post Milan systemic counselling, emotionally focused looking aqt interactional sequencing and family of origin information. Understanding projective identifications. Allowing couples (and families) to speak out and express deeper innermost thinkings in a safe and affirming environment. Mostly the comments I receive about the benefits of my approach is that people can say or talk in a way they are not able to with each other, at the moment or yet.

As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I believe in a holistic approach, that the mind and body are integrated. I work within a broadly humanistic and psychodynamic framework that is inclusive of the body,...

As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I believe in a holistic approach, that the mind and body are integrated. I work within a broadly humanistic and psychodynamic framework that is inclusive of the body, where the relationship between the client and myself is developed and valued, taking in to account each of our experiences and with a particular focus on what is happening in the present moment. Because we embody our experience, somatic cues as well as verbal information provided by the client are observed and when necessary, used to give feedback to the client, so that together, we can gently explore what is happening for the client, while the client experiences being supported in this process. For many people, anxiety and depression are the result of the stresses of a busy lifestyle, where too much is expected of them (by themselves and/or others) and they have lost the ability to self-regulate. Medication is not always the answer, sometimes all that is needed is empathic listening and empathic attunement, so that the client feels safe and can just be, without having to do anything, where they can be listened to, without judgement, and feel understood. This in turn can lead to better self-regulation and the implementation of more successful coping mechanisms. The client then can then, armed with an awareness of what they need to change as well as support, face difficulties and overcome obstacles, so that they can make different choices and thereby have the life that they desire and deserve. Some clients choose to have Bio-dynamic massage, which is a deeply nurturing experience in its own right, where the emphasis is on soothing the nervous system. This is entirely the client's choice to work in this way.

I practice from a cognitive-behavioural base, drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction and solution oriented approaches to tailor my...

I practice from a cognitive-behavioural base, drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction and solution oriented approaches to tailor my service to the individual client.

I use Gestalt Dialogue, mindful awareness, Buberian I-Thou connection and Phenomenological experiential ‘contact’. I am trained in EMDR.

I use Gestalt Dialogue, mindful awareness, Buberian I-Thou connection and Phenomenological experiential ‘contact’. I am trained in EMDR.

My work is grounded in Gestalt Therapy, which focuses on building awareness in the present moment and exploring the patterns, beliefs, and relational dynamics that shape your experience. Rather than...

My work is grounded in Gestalt Therapy, which focuses on building awareness in the present moment and exploring the patterns, beliefs, and relational dynamics that shape your experience. Rather than following a fixed method, I respond to what is emerging for you in each session and what feels most supportive at the time. Alongside Gestalt, I draw on somatic awareness to gently include the body in our work, as well as CBT- and DBT-informed tools when they offer helpful structure, grounding, or clarity. These approaches can support emotional understanding, steadier nervous system responses, and practical shifts that feel manageable in everyday life. Whether we’re paying attention to emotions, body cues, or thought patterns, my intention is to offer a collaborative and supportive space that honours your pace and supports you to reconnect with what matters most.

Trauma processing therapy, psychodynamic therapy, ego state therapies, sensorimotor therapy, mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, ACT, EMDR and others as my clients need. In regard assessments I use...

Trauma processing therapy, psychodynamic therapy, ego state therapies, sensorimotor therapy, mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, ACT, EMDR and others as my clients need. In regard assessments I use evidence based, well research and normed assessments. These will vary depending on the condition being assessed. For supervision I use a reflective supervision model that aims to be supportive and build on your existing knowledge, training and strengths.

The foundation of my training as a counsellor has been in a Rogerian Person-Centred approach. I have also trained in Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy which highlights the importance of meaning in our...

The foundation of my training as a counsellor has been in a Rogerian Person-Centred approach. I have also trained in Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy which highlights the importance of meaning in our lives. Depending on what a client requires, I draw on aspects of Narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.

Process Oriented Psychology

Process Oriented Psychology

My work is grounded primarily in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also integrate mindfulness-based practices, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed counselling approaches where appropriate. Sessions...

My work is grounded primarily in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also integrate mindfulness-based practices, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed counselling approaches where appropriate. Sessions are collaborative and paced carefully, with an emphasis on safety, curiosity, and helping clients build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

I take an integrative approach, adapting my methods to each client’s needs and responses. I don’t believe a single method works for everyone, each person is unique, and I tailor my approach to...

I take an integrative approach, adapting my methods to each client’s needs and responses. I don’t believe a single method works for everyone, each person is unique, and I tailor my approach to what best supports their growth, healing, and understanding.

Whilst primarily person-centred and strength-based in my approach to therapy, I am is also trained in and incorporate elements of Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...

Whilst primarily person-centred and strength-based in my approach to therapy, I am is also trained in and incorporate elements of Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Family and Relationship Counselling and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a good understanding of the psychobiological foundations underlying our thoughts, emotions and behaviours, often providing clients with simple yet effective methods for reducing acute symptoms, modifying ways of thinking and developing more functional behaviours. My counselling and therapy approach focuses on harnessing clients' proven strengths, abilities, knowledge, skills and motivation as a platform for discovering new directions and meaning in their lives.

I blend Occupational Therapy with counselling, using ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT tapping, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and experiential approaches like graded exposure and energy conservation.

I blend Occupational Therapy with counselling, using ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT tapping, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and experiential approaches like graded exposure and energy conservation.

I blend CBT with ACT and apply a range of approaches that best suit the client.

I blend CBT with ACT and apply a range of approaches that best suit the client.

Here and Now Awareness; Phenomenological Exploration; The person is treated as a whole organism — mind, body, emotion, and environment are interconnected. It’s both a clinical model and a...

Here and Now Awareness; Phenomenological Exploration; The person is treated as a whole organism — mind, body, emotion, and environment are interconnected. It’s both a clinical model and a philosophical approach to psychological suffering and wellbeing.

I use the Gottman method for couples, my work is also informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.

I use the Gottman method for couples, my work is also informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.

My favourite therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Nevertheless, I have an integrated approach for both counselling and coaching. This means that I use techniques from different...

My favourite therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Nevertheless, I have an integrated approach for both counselling and coaching. This means that I use techniques from different schools to best serve my clients. Some of the approaches I integrate in my practice include Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. I'm also passionate about the use of different tests, such as the ones to identify someone's strengths and personality patterns.

The main approach I use is Internal Family Systems(IFS) which is based on the premise that we are made of many different parts/personalities that all have good intentions for our system and we are...

The main approach I use is Internal Family Systems(IFS) which is based on the premise that we are made of many different parts/personalities that all have good intentions for our system and we are functioning most optimally when we are Self Led- coming from a central place inside ourselves of compassion, curiosity and clarity.

I use an eclectic approach in my counselling sessions depending on the issue at hand. I use re-parenting inner child work for healing family trauma. I use parts work for family therapy and individual...

I use an eclectic approach in my counselling sessions depending on the issue at hand. I use re-parenting inner child work for healing family trauma. I use parts work for family therapy and individual therapy. I use exposure therapy for anxiety. I use Solutions Focussed Brief Therapy for depression and short term counselling. I use widening the window of tolerance as a part of trauma therapy and also somatic therapies.

I believe therapy should be a compassionate and collaborative journey where clients feel safe to explore how their past experiences, relationships, and unmet needs shape their thoughts, emotions, and...

I believe therapy should be a compassionate and collaborative journey where clients feel safe to explore how their past experiences, relationships, and unmet needs shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. I focus on helping people build resilience, confidence, and the necessary tools to create meaningful, lasting change. I tailor my approach to each person, drawing from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, CBT, DBT, CT-R, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, Polyvagal Theory, and practical strategies for emotional regulation and personal growth—all within a supportive, non-judgmental space.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused therapy with the many excellent strategies, metaphors and activities that go along with those modalities. Additionally, on occasions, aspects...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused therapy with the many excellent strategies, metaphors and activities that go along with those modalities. Additionally, on occasions, aspects of art therapy, narrative, solution focused and emotionally focused therapy. It depends very much on the need of my client.

I don’t bring a set of methods to therapy so much as I bring presence, awareness, and a safe space for clients to explore their experience. My orientation is person-centred, which means I trust in...

I don’t bring a set of methods to therapy so much as I bring presence, awareness, and a safe space for clients to explore their experience. My orientation is person-centred, which means I trust in each person’s capacity to grow when met with genuine understanding. While my training includes emotion-focused, somatic, and existential perspectives, I use these more as background influences than techniques — what guides me most is listening deeply and responding to what emerges in the room.

Client-centred therapy isn't really a method, in that it's not 'doing' anything as such - more a way of being - actually Carl Rogers said that. The therapeutic environment, or relationship, becomes a...

Client-centred therapy isn't really a method, in that it's not 'doing' anything as such - more a way of being - actually Carl Rogers said that. The therapeutic environment, or relationship, becomes a space for exploration, emotion, thinking and ... figuring stuff out. There are no rules.

I am an integrated therapist, which means I have training in a variety of different modalities and use the methods and styles which I think are uniquely suited to my individual clients. That said, I...

I am an integrated therapist, which means I have training in a variety of different modalities and use the methods and styles which I think are uniquely suited to my individual clients. That said, I have a special interest and training in Gestalt Therapy which focuses on your somatic experience (what you feel in your body), the relationship between us as therapist and client and what you experience in the here and now, present moment.

Internal Family Systems Person-Centered Mindfulness Compassion Focused Therapy EMDR CBT DBT informed

Internal Family Systems Person-Centered Mindfulness Compassion Focused Therapy EMDR CBT DBT informed

My work blends evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused and somatic strategies, all within a compassionate, trauma-informed and relational framework. Sessions are tailored,...

My work blends evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused and somatic strategies, all within a compassionate, trauma-informed and relational framework. Sessions are tailored, practical, and grounded in real life.

I use the relationship with my clients as primary. I look at the process that's taking place as well as the content. I use the awareness practices I learned in my Gestalt training and in my Art...

I use the relationship with my clients as primary. I look at the process that's taking place as well as the content. I use the awareness practices I learned in my Gestalt training and in my Art training to wonder and to inquire. I use humble questioning, hoping to remain open to what arises. I look for the depth, what's unconscious and what's striving to make itself known; in fantasy, dream, writing, drawing or symptom. With couples I use Gestalt experiential exercises, PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy), attachment theory and reflective listening. I want couple partners to encounter each other with intimacy.

In my practice, I use Gestalt phenomenological inquiries and creative experiments to raise clients' awareness. Somatic experiencing to help my clients become aware of their bodily sensations, release...

In my practice, I use Gestalt phenomenological inquiries and creative experiments to raise clients' awareness. Somatic experiencing to help my clients become aware of their bodily sensations, release tension and stress and build emotional resilience. Some parts of hypnotherapy to allow people to access deeper levels of their consciousness. Sometimes somatic touch to help people to engage more with their emotional experience and solidify their needs and boundaries.

I am trained with a Masters Degree in Gestalt therapy, advanced training in Depth Enquiry, but primarily I work as an emotionally focussed therapist, with individuals and relationships. My work is...

I am trained with a Masters Degree in Gestalt therapy, advanced training in Depth Enquiry, but primarily I work as an emotionally focussed therapist, with individuals and relationships. My work is informed by contemporary neuroscience and research into complex trauma (C-PTSD). My work is always trauma and attachment-theory informed. Working with my clients often involves the following: two-chair (empty-chair) work, movement, postural and embodiment techniques, mindfulness and awareness-raising, moving towards healing through corrective emotional experiences. I acknowledge that sitting face to face with a therapist may not be the best approach for some people. I also offer walking, surf and outdoors/nature therapy. My approach is embodied and will often involve experiments, once we have created a safe ongoing relationship. I work with my clients, supporting them to try out other/new ways of being together. I am interested in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Inner child healing, Gottman and Imago couples therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, ACT, CBT, EMDR, relational therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems...

Inner child healing, Gottman and Imago couples therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, ACT, CBT, EMDR, relational therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems...

I have an eclectic approach, drawing on several evidence based modalities, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Narrative Therapy and Internal Family...

I have an eclectic approach, drawing on several evidence based modalities, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an effective trauma treatment and can be used outside of PTSD presentations. Work in the counselling room is supported by mindfulness/psychological flexibility exercises and somatic (of the body) therapies (e.g. diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, movement and focusing).

The Conversational Model, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Person-Centered and Psychodynamic methods.

The Conversational Model, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Person-Centered and Psychodynamic methods.

Experiential , relational and somatic methods

Experiential , relational and somatic methods

Therapeutic Conversation involving deep listening and empathic understanding of a client's experience, situation and relationships is the most powerful tool used in psychotherapy. In particular I am...

Therapeutic Conversation involving deep listening and empathic understanding of a client's experience, situation and relationships is the most powerful tool used in psychotherapy. In particular I am trained in the Conversational Model of Psychotherapy, and I incorporate an understanding of Family Systems Theory, Collaborative Recovery techniques and Mindfulness Techniques in my work with my clients. When helpful I also use techniques such as visualisation, relaxation techniques, art and drawing, and I will also work with client's with their pets where therapeutically appropriate and through prior arrangement.

As a person-centred, solutions-focussed counsellor, I will respond to each individual's stated needs differently. That said, I have a variety of tools, methods and theories that can be helpful for...

As a person-centred, solutions-focussed counsellor, I will respond to each individual's stated needs differently. That said, I have a variety of tools, methods and theories that can be helpful for many people. In my other career, i often write scripts, so it is only natural that I would lean towards Narrative Therapy. I like to help my clients to tell their stories using Narrative Therapy principles - together we can define the issue and map out how it affects them - then we can look for exceptions to the rules, and find hidden skills and strengths that might be helpful in making difficult situations a bit more manageable. For a while I was mentored in Gestalt Therapy techniques, and I have found this a really creative, spontaneous way of being in the here and now with the client and their stories. Gestalt has a reputation for being quite confrontational, but I love it's honesty and its bravery... but I will always make sure my client knows that they are in the driver's seat, so to speak. I find it really helpful to explore underneath the more 'prickly' feelings like anger and anxiety, so I find Mindfulness and Emotion Focussed methods quite useful. I also love Sand Tray therapy, having done a small amount of training, but I am not currently set up to offer that... however, I do find symbolic and visual representations of the psyche really useful, so sometimes my client and I can get creative when we are taking an issue from inside their head into 'the real world'. Sometimes I use drawing as a way of keeping track of the conversation. As a very visual thinker, I like to collaboratively draw diagrams or visual metaphors of whatever the client and I are discussing... it can be really interested to look back at it when the session is over! So as you can see... there are a lot of ways we could work, but often the best thing to do is just lean into a deep and meaningful conversation.

I use a blend of evidence-based methods tailored to each client’s needs. My practice draws on psychodynamic psychotherapy to explore underlying patterns and unconscious processes, as well as...

I use a blend of evidence-based methods tailored to each client’s needs. My practice draws on psychodynamic psychotherapy to explore underlying patterns and unconscious processes, as well as existential therapy to support meaning making and authentic living. For couples, I incorporate the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to strengthen emotional bonds and improve communication. I also use a systems lens and relational self awareness to help clients understand how their relationships and environments influence their wellbeing.

Evidence-based science including EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, ACT, IPT

Evidence-based science including EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, ACT, IPT

For couples therapy, the main approach I use is Emotionally Focused Therapy. I use this because it has an evidence base showing it creates lasting improvements for couples. I have also found it very...

For couples therapy, the main approach I use is Emotionally Focused Therapy. I use this because it has an evidence base showing it creates lasting improvements for couples. I have also found it very effective in practice with most of the couples I work with. I also use a bit of the Gottman method, as this has more practical suggestions that people can implement, and a bit of PACT (Stan Tatkin's approach). For individual therapy, I collaborate with the individual to determine what the best approach is for them. I have skills in a range of approaches from longer-term psychodynamic/supportive therapy to shorter-term coaching style interventions (for example, I do attachment coaching to modify attachment styles).

The methods I use depend upon the particular client and the goals and preferences of each client. Naturally, I draw upon my professional and philosophical repertoire, as already outlined above. I...

The methods I use depend upon the particular client and the goals and preferences of each client. Naturally, I draw upon my professional and philosophical repertoire, as already outlined above. I continue to study and train in new methods and to extend my therapeutic repertoire in accord with the latest developments in current research.

My practice offers Single-Session Therapy, Brief Therapy (2-10 sessions), and Longer-Term Therapy (11 - 20 sessions). I am skilled at integrating evidence-based psychotherapy models that support...

My practice offers Single-Session Therapy, Brief Therapy (2-10 sessions), and Longer-Term Therapy (11 - 20 sessions). I am skilled at integrating evidence-based psychotherapy models that support each of these timeframes.

It's important for me that you feel held in whatever you're facing in yourself. The present-centred, compassion-focused approach I use creates a solid holding. From there I support you to build...

It's important for me that you feel held in whatever you're facing in yourself. The present-centred, compassion-focused approach I use creates a solid holding. From there I support you to build strength to deal with the problems that are showing up in your life.

I work in the here and now with my clients. Whilst the content of their story is important, it is how the client tells their story that I am most interested in. What non-verbals are in use, what tone...

I work in the here and now with my clients. Whilst the content of their story is important, it is how the client tells their story that I am most interested in. What non-verbals are in use, what tone of voice are they telling their story in? Are they rushed or slow? Gestalt is holistic in it's approach thus as a therapist I attend to the whole of my client and help them to raise awareness around what they are doing and how they are doing it. For example, I notice as you say that your hand is over your mouth, is there something else you would like to say. In Gestalt the therapeutic relationship is paramount, for people will not open up to their vulnerability if they do not trust the therapist, thus I checkout with the client how we are doing in relationship to each other. It is a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their own feelings. Gestalt is also experiential it is a way of helping client's express themselves behaviourally, rather than to merely cognize an experience internally. It is about attending to process.

I am always tuning into emotions and relationships via schema therapy training which encompasses a great deal of other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment...

I am always tuning into emotions and relationships via schema therapy training which encompasses a great deal of other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness (detailed below). I use CBT to work on core thinking and behavioural skills, to understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours, to identify/modify unhelpful conditional and core beliefs); exposure therapy for difficulties with anxiety including PTSD, worry, OCD, social anxiety, panic attacks, trichotillomania and body dysmorphic disorder. ACT & mindfulness I use when working with worry, OCD, health anxiety and chronic conditions such as cancer, tinnitus, chronic fatigue and chronic pain etc. I am also very practical (e.g., exposure therapy, role play, chair work) and frequently draw/use diagrams to understand and communicate ideas more easily vs words.

I draw upon a collection of methods as best fits the individual's needs and preference, including Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems...

I draw upon a collection of methods as best fits the individual's needs and preference, including Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness techniques.

Qualified and Registered in Music Therapy Influenced by and draw upon elements of: - NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) - Narrative - Art - Movement - Play - Nature

Qualified and Registered in Music Therapy Influenced by and draw upon elements of: - NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) - Narrative - Art - Movement - Play - Nature

As always, the client is at the centre of the work that I do. I use a variety of modalities depending on the client's need. In my work, I have drawn on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy,...

As always, the client is at the centre of the work that I do. I use a variety of modalities depending on the client's need. In my work, I have drawn on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative, Parts work, and Compassionate Enquiry

In therapy, I utilise various techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including identifying and challenging negative thoughts, setting and working towards achievable goals, and using...

In therapy, I utilise various techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including identifying and challenging negative thoughts, setting and working towards achievable goals, and using relaxation and mindfulness techniques. These evidence-based practices help clients improve their mental health and develop new coping strategies for a more fulfilling life.

Gestalt dialogue: I engage in open and honest dialogue with clients, encouraging them to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment. Empty chair technique: Clients...

Gestalt dialogue: I engage in open and honest dialogue with clients, encouraging them to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment. Empty chair technique: Clients engage in dialogue with an empty chair, representing an aspect of themselves, another person, or a situation, to gain insight and resolution. Exaggeration: Clients are encouraged to exaggerate gestures, expressions, or behaviors to become more aware of their feelings and underlying emotions. Role-playing: Clients explore different roles or perspectives within a situation to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Awareness exercises: These may include focusing on bodily sensations, breathing patterns, or exploring sensory experiences to increase present-moment awareness.

I like to work collaboratively and creatively to enrich the therapeutic conversation. I am interested in knowing more about each person's lived experience and facilitating a conversation which allows...

I like to work collaboratively and creatively to enrich the therapeutic conversation. I am interested in knowing more about each person's lived experience and facilitating a conversation which allows for rich descriptions of them. This allows people a space to acknowledge the effects of problems on their lives in a respectful way as well as unearthing values and intentions which can be brought to the surface. I position myself as a co-researcher/author allowing the person to be the expert on their lives. At the same time I am influential in asking questions that explore uncharted territory and allow the person to connect with what is important to them. Where appropriate I am happy to see partners or family members to extend the possibilities for further positive developments in people's lives.

I have a very detailed client intake form, and I clarify what I believe is important. I do not drag people through their childhood unless there is a good reason to. I work on the problem or goal as it...

I have a very detailed client intake form, and I clarify what I believe is important. I do not drag people through their childhood unless there is a good reason to. I work on the problem or goal as it is relevant today. I employ methods that create change for the individual, as I have found change is what most look for. My sessions are creative. Being trained in so many areas, I communicate with each client to see what they like and dislike. I am full of resources for kids and teens. And for adults I often mix counselling, hypnotherapy, NLP to the liking of each client.

Ren Xue - holistic system that provides a roadmap for returning to our natural state/True Nature and improve our relationship with ourselves, others and the world. It is largely learning how to bring...

Ren Xue - holistic system that provides a roadmap for returning to our natural state/True Nature and improve our relationship with ourselves, others and the world. It is largely learning how to bring compassionate awareness and to and the relationship between behavious, emotions and patterns of the consciousness. It also brings great awareness to the mind body connection and the inner and outer world connection in understanding presenting problems. Process Orientated Psychotherapy is a transdisciplinary approach that integrates principles from Jungian psychology, Physics, and Information theory. It also incorporates awareness patterns. Somatic based to ground and embody the changes, to create a more secure relationship to self Mindfulness to bring more awareness and connection to life and directing life in a more positive direction.

My fully accredited qualifications provide me with training in many forms of psychotherapy and I have a particular interest in integral somatic psychology, narrative and psychodynamic psychotherapy,...

My fully accredited qualifications provide me with training in many forms of psychotherapy and I have a particular interest in integral somatic psychology, narrative and psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, family constellations and other body oriented therapies which I often adopt when working with clients.

I integrate various modalities to suit the clients' issues and needs. I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand...

I integrate various modalities to suit the clients' issues and needs. I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand why you are triggered by certain interactions and how to change your maladaptive coping behaviours. We'll work together to bring out the best in you and become a happier person.

Gestalt Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, Humour

Gestalt Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, Humour

My method (if you can call it that!) is to listen to my clients, and offer support that meets their needs. Everyone is different and requires different things from counselling, so I prefer to focus on...

My method (if you can call it that!) is to listen to my clients, and offer support that meets their needs. Everyone is different and requires different things from counselling, so I prefer to focus on listening and collaborating with people in a way that is personally meaningful to them.

I have a lot of tools (methods) to draw on as no one size fits all. To be able to listen without judgement and allow a person to share their thoughts and feelings is first and foremost, then we look...

I have a lot of tools (methods) to draw on as no one size fits all. To be able to listen without judgement and allow a person to share their thoughts and feelings is first and foremost, then we look at different things together to see what fits.

I am a systemic family therapist but I also draw on other approaches such as Gottman, Imago and more.

I am a systemic family therapist but I also draw on other approaches such as Gottman, Imago and more.

I use mindfulness, body awareness, visualizations and parts work.

I use mindfulness, body awareness, visualizations and parts work.

I was trained in trauma-informed processwork, a humanistic transdisciplinary approach for developing awareness and change in a person's life that draws from Jungian and Gestalt psychologies, Taoist...

I was trained in trauma-informed processwork, a humanistic transdisciplinary approach for developing awareness and change in a person's life that draws from Jungian and Gestalt psychologies, Taoist philosophy, shamanism, indigenous knowledge, sociology and quantum physics. One of the principles of processwork is that whatever is happening in a given moment, however disturbing it may seem, contains a seed for a useful and meaningful process. Once unfolded can reveal its message. If each problem contains its solution, then experiences that trouble us are not disruptive, rather, they offer an opportunity for personal growth and change. Processwork uses a range of creative techniques such as drawing, role play, dream analysis, using symbols and working with nature to enable a person to access the deeper subconscious aspect of the mind, where past wounding can be addressed. A useful analogy is to think of a forest that you circle. You keep walking around it until you find an opening to explore. Comparatively, cognitive based approaches would charge straight into the middle of the forest.

Psychodynamic (Talking) Therapy, Bodywork (light energetic touch) to help to restore our connection with our feelings and sensations felt in the body, Body Awareness Meditation to assist with bringing...

Psychodynamic (Talking) Therapy, Bodywork (light energetic touch) to help to restore our connection with our feelings and sensations felt in the body, Body Awareness Meditation to assist with bringing our focus from outside of ourselves to within ourselves, Meditation, Biodynamic Massage, Relational Psychotherapy, Intersubjective Psychotherapy, Systems Theory, Esoteric Therapies including Healing, Massage, Connective Tissue Therapy and Chakra-puncture (dry needling), Exercises from Zapchen Somatics to help maintain ground and presence - even when provoked.

I am a creative arts therapist who works with creative materials. There is a breadth of materials that can be used.

I am a creative arts therapist who works with creative materials. There is a breadth of materials that can be used.

I am a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, however I used a collaborative holistic and trauma informed approach utilising narrative therapy as well as family systems therapy. I will tailor my...

I am a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, however I used a collaborative holistic and trauma informed approach utilising narrative therapy as well as family systems therapy. I will tailor my approach to whatever the client needs in the session.

I start by completing a clinical assessment where the child/adolescent attends with their parents/caregiver. This allows me to understand the mental health concerns in the context of their broader...

I start by completing a clinical assessment where the child/adolescent attends with their parents/caregiver. This allows me to understand the mental health concerns in the context of their broader family environment. Treatment goals are created in collaboration with the family. Clinical assessment tools (questionnaires) are also used. From there, I use this assessment information to formulate a treatment plan, and select appropriate treatments that are shown to have evidence from research. My primary treatment method is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, however I draw on other modalities such as Parent Management Training, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, and family systems theory to inform my approach where indicated.

I use a combination of method which vary depending upon an individuals issues, needs and goals. I use a rogerian counselling base, CBT, ACT, emotion focused work and meta-cognitive therapy processes....

I use a combination of method which vary depending upon an individuals issues, needs and goals. I use a rogerian counselling base, CBT, ACT, emotion focused work and meta-cognitive therapy processes. I've also recently begun working using schema therapy approaches.

It's important to note that I integrate multiple methods and adapt my strategies based on the specific needs of the clients I work with. The choice of method is based on assessment of the presenting...

It's important to note that I integrate multiple methods and adapt my strategies based on the specific needs of the clients I work with. The choice of method is based on assessment of the presenting issues, and the therapeutic goals established in collaboration with clients. I am a relational and family focused therapist who works collaboratively with clients. I offer face to face and see clients via Telehealth. I primarily work with couples and families. While dyadic and systemic practice is my primary method of practice, I also work with individuals providing supportive counselling, brief therapeutic interventions, case management and advocacy, and by working closely within multidisciplinary teams and key professionals to best support clients. I also offer a mediation service aim to support separating couples. Through my in-depth understanding of the intricate dynamics and post-separation challenges that often arise, especially in high-conflict situations, I offer a unique and highly skilled clinical approach to family dispute resolution practice.

Mindfulness techniques such as ACT. My approach is person centred, holistic and integrative.

Mindfulness techniques such as ACT. My approach is person centred, holistic and integrative.

Solution focused therapy is always very helpful for people who find themselves in an immediate situation that needs to be worked on. Cognitive Therapy is helpful for people who find themselves...

Solution focused therapy is always very helpful for people who find themselves in an immediate situation that needs to be worked on. Cognitive Therapy is helpful for people who find themselves wanting to change their thoughts and eventually their behaviour. There are many other methods of assisting people going through difficult times.

Psychodynamic therapy (working with you to understand relational patterns that occur in the room with me as well as in your other relationships). Exploring how feelings are often expressed through...

Psychodynamic therapy (working with you to understand relational patterns that occur in the room with me as well as in your other relationships). Exploring how feelings are often expressed through bodily symptoms. Mostly by deeply listening and supporting you to understand and explore the many different facets to your story. When working with a couple or family I want to bring the many different perspectives into the room to assist you to understand yourselves and the other in a compassionate way that assists you to make positive changes.

Depending on whether I am facilitating Mindfulness, Counselling, Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy or Integrated Life coaching, I tend to draw from a different set of methods. When I work with...

Depending on whether I am facilitating Mindfulness, Counselling, Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy or Integrated Life coaching, I tend to draw from a different set of methods. When I work with individuals counselling I use person centred counselling, investing in the innate wisdom and intelligence of the person I am with. I can utilise aspects of CBT, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy or Psycho-education. When I am working with Couples, I utilise Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Non-Violent Communication. When I am in doing deeper psychotherapeutic work I utilise Mindfulness, Journaling, the Work of Byron Katie and Psycho-education. When I am facilitating integrated Life Coaching I utilise Mindfulness, Meditation, Journaling, Somatic Experiencing, Group Work, Inquiry, and Breath-work.

I am an integrated therapist. I draw from differing approaches depending upon your difficulties, interests, abilities and readiness for change. I don't work with every person in exactly the same way....

I am an integrated therapist. I draw from differing approaches depending upon your difficulties, interests, abilities and readiness for change. I don't work with every person in exactly the same way. Rather I tailor my approach to your circumstances. What the research (e.g. Asay and Lambert, or Norcross and Lambert) says is that is that method or technique only accounts for about 15% of why therapy works. 40% of improvement can be attributed to clients themselves - your strengths, amount of support, persistence, curiosity and motivation to learn from your circumstances, and even the events of life when things go better. The next, 30% comes from the quality of relationship between you and me - that it be caring, genuine, affirming, and encouraging. It should feel like working with me is a good fit for you. What becomes important regarding methods, is that the way I choose to work with you should help you to make sense of why you feel the way you do. I draw from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, humanistic, existential, strengths, systemic and emotionally focussed approaches.

I use a lot! But the most important part is the relationship between us. It's about how we click and our chemistry. I can list a bunch of the models I am trained in if you're really...

I use a lot! But the most important part is the relationship between us. It's about how we click and our chemistry. I can list a bunch of the models I am trained in if you're really interested: Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Person/Client-Centred, Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Post-Milan, Bowen, Feminist, Structural, Systems, Solution-Focused, Attachment, and Narrative Therapy, Liberation psychology

I am multi-modal meaning I use a variety of methods including: EMDR; CBT; DBT; RO DBT; Psychotherapy. Essentially whatever element of that modality which best suits my client will be used and measured...

I am multi-modal meaning I use a variety of methods including: EMDR; CBT; DBT; RO DBT; Psychotherapy. Essentially whatever element of that modality which best suits my client will be used and measured to ensure distress reduction and goal focus is being achieved and maintained.

I use observation and awareness of what is happening in the moment and what is present in the person's signals which is indicating what is trying to happen. The skills are related to unfolding in...

I use observation and awareness of what is happening in the moment and what is present in the person's signals which is indicating what is trying to happen. The skills are related to unfolding in specific communication channels - visual, sound / auditory, feeling, movement, relationship and also how the outside world is present for the person's process in the moment. Bringing specific feeling attitudes to the work - what we call 'meta-skills' is critical. These include curiosity, love, trust in the process, playfulness, humour, emptiness, openness or boldness. Thus, I work in a way which is dynamic and responsive to the momentary signals in the person before me and in myself. There is also sometimes role-play which can be helpful to process relationship processes within the individual or with other people. All of this is in the context of knowledge of people and their health challenges and their need to be held and supported in the therapeutic relationship.