Integrative counselling brings together different therapeutic approaches to create a way of working that is shaped around you. Rather than applying a single method, it allows us to respond to your unique experiences, needs, and pace. This means we can look at the whole of your experience- how you think, feel, relate, and respond, rather than focusing on one aspect in isolation.

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At the heart of my work is a humanistic perspective, which places importance on your capacity for growth, self-awareness, and change. Together, we take time to understand what’s shaping your experience, including the patterns or obstacles that may be keeping you stuck. The aim isn’t to “fix” you, but to support you in finding ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more manageable, authentic, and less draining.

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Counselling can be helpful for a range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, trauma, or times when something doesn’t feel quite right but is hard to put into words. You don’t need to have a clear problem or starting point. Therapy can also be a space to think things through and begin to understand what’s going on beneath the surface.

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Central to this work is the therapeutic relationship. Research consistently shows that the quality of this relationship is one of the most important factors in creating meaningful change. I offer a steady, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experience openly, at your own pace. Over time, this can support a greater sense of safety, self-awareness, and the ability to relate differently to yourself and to others.

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My approach integrates evidence-informed thinking in a way that supports relational depth rather than replacing it. I draw from a range of approaches, including Polyvagal Theory to support nervous system regulation, Logotherapy to explore meaning and resilience, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to develop awareness and presence. I am also currently developing my practice further through training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping you respond more flexibly to difficult thoughts and emotions while moving towards what matters to you.

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Underlying all of this is the belief that each person has an inherent capacity for growth and change. Therapy offers a space to explore your experience with curiosity and care, and over time, begin to feel more grounded, clearer in your thinking, and more able to navigate life in ways that feel sustainable and meaningful.