How I work
Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar or exposing at first. Many people arrive unsure where to begin, carrying experiences they have never spoken about before, or feeling exhausted from trying to cope on their own.
There is no expectation to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. Therapy is not about getting it right. It is about making sense of your experiences together.
It offers a confidential and supportive space to explore difficult experiences, emotions, and patterns at a pace that feels manageable. Over time, this process can deepen understanding, strengthen self-awareness, and create the possibility for lasting change.
My work is primarily supportive and exploratory, with a focus on emotional regulation, relationships and greater stability in everyday life. I work in a trauma-informed way, but I do not currently offer specialist trauma-processing such as EMDR. We will use the first sessions to consider whether my approach are suitable for what you need.
What therapy looks like
Therapy is not about being judged or expected to have the right words. It is a genuine conversation between two people, built on trust, curiosity, and respect.
We explore whatever feels most important to you. This might include difficult emotions, relationships, past experiences, recurring patterns, or challenges you are facing in your life now. Together, we begin to understand how these experiences have shaped you and how they continue to influence your life today.
Every session is different. Some may feel emotional or challenging. Others may bring relief, insight, humour, or moments of quiet reflection. Sometimes words come easily. Sometimes they take time. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Therapy is not about finding quick answers or becoming someone different. It is about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, creating more choice in how you respond to life's challenges, and building a relationship with yourself that feels more compassionate and authentic.
The first few sessions
The first few sessions are an opportunity for us to get to know one another and explore whether we are the right fit to work together. They are as much an opportunity for you to decide whether you feel comfortable working with me as they are for me to consider whether I have the experience and skills to support you safely and effectively.
We will begin to explore what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain from it, and what feels most important in your life at the moment. There is no expectation to share everything straight away. We work at a pace that feels manageable.
During these initial sessions, we will also go through the therapeutic agreement together. This includes confidentiality, session frequency, cancellations, professional boundaries, and how we will work together. Where appropriate, we will discuss any additional supports or considerations to help ensure that therapy is suitable and safe.
You are welcome to ask questions at any stage. If we decide that another therapist or service would be better placed to meet your needs, I will discuss this openly with you and, where possible, support you in finding appropriate onward care.