How I Work
I draw on a small number of approaches that, in my experience, genuinely help people feel better, not just understand what is going on.
1
Somatic Approach
Working with the body, not just the mind, paying attention to how your experiences are held physically as well as emotionally. This can help settle your nervous system, reduce that constant sense of being on edge, and support a greater feeling of steadiness.
2
Attachment and Emotion-Focused Therapy
Understanding patterns in relationships and emotion by exploring how your emotional responses and relationship patterns have formed, and why certain experiences feel so intense. This opens up space for new ways of responding and relating.
3
Psychodynamic Therapy
Making sense of past and present by gently exploring how earlier experiences may still be shaping how you feel, relate, and cope now, bringing greater awareness and choice.
4
ACT & CBT
Practical support for thoughts and behaviours. These approaches offer clear, practical ways to work with anxious thoughts, unhelpful patterns, and internal pressure, helping you respond with more flexibility and clarity.
5
Gottman-Informed Practice
Support for couples includes Gottman-informed approaches to help you understand patterns of conflict, improve communication, and rebuild connection and safety.
6
EMDR (from June 2026)
Processing distressing experiences.
I will be undertaking EMDR training in June 2026 and will be inviting expressions of interest. EMDR is a structured approach that helps the brain process difficult experiences so they feel less overwhelming or intrusive.
7
Psychoeducation
Understanding what is happening for you.
Where helpful, I offer simple explanations about how your mind and body respond to stress, trauma, and loss. This can bring clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of control.
8
Relational and Systemic Approach
Seeing the wider context.
We look at you in the context of your relationships, family, and the wider pressures you are navigating, particularly when loss or trauma has changed how things feel between you and others.