Talking therapies have been around now for over 100 years. Some people are deterred from therapy due to the associations of a stern therapist, the idea of laying on a leather couch, and the thought of long uncomfortable silences, but a lot has changed over the years.
Therapy can give you the opportunity to have a space that is not replicated in any other environment in life; talking to friends about problems can be helpful, but a therapist is specially trained to help you to understand yourself, your psychological processes, and your behaviours better. This might include discovering where a problem started, why you may continue to repeat an unhelpful behaviour, and to safely explore difficult emotions. A good therapist will also always ensure that the priority of the sessions is your wellbeing.
I am trained to work in three evidence-based modalities; psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and dynamic interperson therapy. I often like to use elements of each depending on how my clients would like to work with me, resulting somewhere between a focused, goal-oriented therapy, and a more in-depth, explorative and analytic approach.
In a nutshell, my personal therapeutic approach is pragmatic, compassionate, and individually-tailored. My goal is not just to listen, but to truly understand and make you feel heard, to create a comfortable and supportive enviornment through empathy and warmth, and to help you make sense of and work through what is going on for you.
If you feel like psychotherapy is something you might be interested in, please feel free to get in touch via the Contact page. I would be happy to talk with you further about psychotherapy and counselling, and how we may be able to work together.