My Approach
Emotional depth. Practical movement.
Sometimes you need a safe place to make sense of what we are feeling. At other times, we need help clarifying what we want and taking action.
Often, you need both.
My approach blends counselling and coaching. Counselling allows us to slow down, explore what is happening beneath the surface and understand the experiences, beliefs and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Coaching helps us look forward - clarifying what matters, considering new possibilities and turning insight into meaningful action.
This approach can be particularly helpful if you:
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Feel stuck, flat or dissatisfied with your life
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Are facing a significant decision or period of change
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Want a stronger sense of purpose or direction
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Keep encountering the same difficulties in relationships
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Understand your problems intellectually but struggle to change them
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Want support that is thoughtful, practical and personally meaningful
My approach is warm, practical and collaborative - offering both the space to be heard and the support to move forward.
Modalities I Draw From
My work is integrative, meaning I draw from evidence-based approaches including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
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The GROW model of change
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The Transtheoretical Model of Change
These methods help us understand how thoughts, emotions and behaviour interact, while also focusing on practical ways to move forward.
Rather than applying a rigid method, I adapt these approaches to suit each person’s situation, ways of thinking and goals.
* I don't believe that science has everything worked out. I remain open to new ways of thinking and being that science may not have 'proven' yet.