Individual Therapy

This really depends on what you’re hoping to get from therapy. Some people come for a few months, while others choose to stay longer as part of ongoing growth and support.

As a guide, I often suggest a simple “rule of three”:

• Around 3 sessions to get a sense of whether we’re a good fit
• Around 3 months of weekly sessions to see if the work is moving in a helpful direction

From there, we review together and decide what feels right for you.

I usually recommend starting with weekly sessions, as this helps build momentum and allows the work to deepen. Over time, some people move to fortnightly sessions or begin to bring the work to a close.

The pace is always something we can talk about together, and you remain in control of how long we work.

Sessions are relaxed and conversational, guided by what feels most important to you.

In our first meeting, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy and what you would like to feel different. From there, the work often includes understanding your background and experiences, helping to make sense of what may be shaping your current difficulties.

At times, we may focus more on something immediate or pressing. While I offer guidance and perspective where helpful, you are always at the centre of the process, and we follow what feels most relevant for you.

My approach is grounded in Psychosynthesis and informed by trauma and relational models, including Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT). I work integratively, tailoring the process to your unique experience, with a focus on deepening self-understanding and supporting lasting change.

I take a relational and systemic view, recognising that our inner world and relationships are closely connected. The work draws on attachment theory, neuroscience, and parts-based approaches, supporting you to relate to yourself with greater awareness and compassion.

Alongside deeper exploration, I also incorporate practical, skills-based work where helpful, supporting emotional regulation and more effective ways of relating. My training also includes psychosexual therapy, which I draw on where relevant.

Feeling comfortable, safe, and able to be yourself is one of the most important parts of therapy.

I encourage you to use the first few sessions to get a sense of how it feels to work together and to trust your instincts about whether it’s the right fit. If it doesn’t feel right, that’s completely okay. What matters most is that you find a therapist who feels right for you.