How I Work

Working with me offers a calm, grounding space to slow down, reflect, and listen inward. Life often moves quickly, leaving little room to pause and notice what’s really happening within us. In therapy, we create that space together – a place where you can begin to tune in, explore what feels present, and make sense of your experience at your own pace. There is no right or wrong way to be here. I believe that genuine acceptance creates the conditions for change, and I welcome you just as you are, without judgment or pressure.

At the heart of my practice is the relationship we build together. I see this as a safe and collaborative space, rooted in empathy, honesty, and trust. I also invite creative ways of exploring and understanding your experience. For some, this might mean using art, poetry, music, dreams, or oracle cards as part of the process – gentle and imaginative ways of accessing what can be hard to put into words. Each person’s way of expression is unique, and therapy can hold space for that uniqueness to unfold.

I hold a deep trust in your knowledge of yourself and your life. Therapy, to me, is not about being guided toward answers but about a shared process of discovery – a journey that unfolds as we listen closely to what feels important to you. From this place of connection and trust, healing and change can emerge in ways that feel deeply authentic and self-directed.

My work is rooted in the person-centred approach – a way of being that trusts in each person’s natural capacity for growth and change. Rather than focusing on ‘curing’ or ‘fixing’, this approach sees healing as something that unfolds within a safe, supportive relationship. In therapy, the aim isn’t to direct or diagnose, but to offer a space where you can feel understood, accepted, and met as you are.

When we feel truly seen and accepted, our own inner resources begin to emerge – guiding us toward greater clarity, self-understanding, and a more authentic way of living. I believe that everyone has the potential to move toward wholeness and to live more fully, even through difficulty. Because each person’s experience is unique, the process is always individual – shaped by who you are and what feels meaningful to you.

At the centre of my work is a deep respect for diversity and the many ways of being human. I am committed to offering an inclusive, affirming space – one that welcomes the full diversity of gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence. My own lived experience within the LGBTQ+ community shapes the compassion and openness I bring to my work.

I hold a deep and ongoing awareness of the wider social and cultural forces that shape our experiences – of privilege, oppression, and discrimination. This understanding is not separate from my work but an active part of it; it informs how I listen, respond, and relate. I aim to be mindful of the ways my own experiences differ, and of the many ways I have benefited from certain privileges. This reflection is an ongoing part of my personal and professional growth, helping me to meet each person with humility and openness.

I strive to meet each person with curiosity and care, always learning and expanding my understanding so that I can hold, as fully as possible, what it means to be you. I strive to offer a space that is non-pathologizing – where you are free to make sense of your experience without the need to fit into a label or diagnosis. I recognise, too, that diagnosis and labels can bring validation, clarity, and access to support, and I hold respect for that. My intention is to create a space where your story can be understood on your own terms, and where your experiences are met with curiosity, respect, and compassion.