I practice a person-centred approach to counselling, which means my clients take the lead with regards to what we talk about. For some clients finding a place to start can be difficult, and I’m there as a guide if needed.

My role is to listen

My role is to listen and create a safe and therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable to explore your own thoughts and feelings. This will lead to increased self-awareness and a happier and more satisfying way of being.

I provide a safe, non-judgmental, trusting space where you can feel accepted for who you are

This helps you gain a better understanding of yourself, which will increase self-awareness and bring about inevitable and natural changes in behaviour. I achieve this by looking for patterns, contrasts and conflicts in behaviour. We often have what I call a ‘default setting’ – a way of behaving and being that we’ve become entrenched in for years, regardless of whether it still works for us or not. Sometimes we just get stuck. I believe that many of our challenges in life and relationships stem from the way we communicate (or don’t communicate) our needs – and from the way that we communicate with ourselves. 

There is no ‘one-size fits all’ approach to counselling

It is extremely important that you move through the counselling process at your own pace and in your own time.