We start where you are: distressed, confused, stuck, raging, terrified, overwhelmed, or just a simple sense of something not-quite-right. All of you is welcome.
Whatever is on your mind, however you are feeling. You might be really clear about what the problem is – or you might have no idea, and just really need to talk. Feeling stuck, physically ill with little medical explanation, distressed in relationships or unable to find a direction can be good signs that something in you could benefit from psychotherapy in order to move forwards.
I’ve been working in this field for a long time and I believe that within the psychotherapeutic relationship, benefit comes from talking, caring and listening in a different and special way. This is not a social relationship, but it is deeply caring. Because the psychotherapy isn’t social, and it is confidential, we are free-er to open up and explore areas of your life which you might not wish to uncover with friends or family – yet, if ever.
With a decade of post-qualifying experience, I’ve worked in private practice, NHS, corporate settings and training institutes. I trained from 2009-2015 at Northern Guild Psychotherapy in Newcastle upon Tyne and from 2016-2019 in ShadowWorkTM. With a love of ongoing learning I attend many conferences and trainings – for example, with the Institute of Psychoanalysis, Evolution of Psychotherapy, the Psychosynthesis Trust, Guild of Psychotherapists, ShadowWork Inc., BFP North and Group Analysis North.
Our work together is likely to be moving and difficult at times – psychotherapy may uncover things which are difficult to face. With that in mind, my goal is to offer as much safety as possible, without us avoiding what you might know you need to face. I believe usually, people deep down do know – but might need support in ‘going there’. My goal is to use my professional and personal knowledge and lived experience to offer a personalised therapy which helps you to find your own way towards feeling better and making important changes.
Professional Registrations: BACP, UKCP, Institute of Psychedelic Therapies, ShadowWorkTM.
