Counselling - My Approach

At the heart of counselling is forming a strong, trusting, and non-judgemental relationship.  I hope to provide this space and support all clients with care and warmth.  I am flexible with my approach and tailor sessions to the needs and desires of the client. Some clients request some directiveness while others just need a space to be heard. Similarly, some welcome being carefully challenged whilst others prefer not.

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My training is in Pluralistic Counselling which draws from a range of modalities such as:

• CBT

• Psychodynamic

• Person-Centred

• Gestalt

• Transactional Analysis

• Existentialism

• Internal Family Systems

​My extended interest in Philosophy covers some of the writings of: Thomas Aquinas, Spinoza, Kierkegaard, Jaspers, Buber, Chesterton etc.  My approach is broadly existential with specific consideration for the presenting challenges faced by the client. ​

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Point of disclosure: Although I often work with Christian clients and provide a Spiritual Direction Service, my counselling practice is secular. Matters of faith may be brought into sessions if the client requests.