My approach

Therapy is a living conversation and a relationship between two fully-present human beings.

Although considering how the past might affect the present is sometimes an important part of how therapy operates, your daily experiences, your occupation, your interests, and how you express these are also likely to provide material for our work.

Our work together

If you are depressed or anxious, then sharing those feelings in an accepting, safe space can help them feel more bearable. It can then become possible to develop a deeper awareness of the circumstances that may be giving rise to them, and of what it would be helpful to change.

If life feels meaningless or futile, being fully listened to and encouraged to tell your own story can – over time – uncover what might have become lost, and restore a sense of vitality and purpose.

If you are troubled by intrusive thoughts, or other unwanted states of mind, then exploring in depth your current circumstances and your history can place these in a meaningful context that may offer understanding and relief.

Specialisms

Before embarking on formal counsellor training, I undertook a long personal exploration of my own, both through psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and through Buddhist and western esoteric practices.

I am experienced in working with people who may be confronting anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, existential crises and relationship difficulties.

I have experience and a particular interest in working with people who may be confronting spiritual or religious problems or crises, encountering difficulties in their spiritual practices, or who may be struggling to integrate a spiritual or anomalous experience into their daily life.

I do not adhere to a specific religion. Your way of making sense of your experience is always our point of reference.