A growing body of research into successful therapy has shown that a good relationship between client and therapist is the essential factor. This relationship is at the heart of Relational Transactional Analysis, the theoretical school in which I am trained. It is the relationship that forms the base from which clients can explore and confront difficult feelings and experiences, and gain the confidence that they will survive them.

At times, I will use the dynamics in our relationship to help you understand other relationships in your life, past and present. Some of our work together will focus on the here-and-now. At other times, we may explore how past experiences affect you today. You can expect the sessions to be client-led and collaborative; they may at times be challenging, but you are always in control of what you share.

My experience has taught me that each person’s therapeutic needs differ. I therefore work flexibly and creatively, tailoring my approach to what is needed from the work. I draw upon a variety of disciplines and therapeutic tools. I am particularly influenced by body psychotherapies, such as somatic experiencing and sensorimotor psychotherapy, as well as the person-centred tradition. This means we may pay attention to your physical experiences, as well as to your thoughts and feelings, and I that I will prioritise authenticity, non-judgement and empathy in our work.

I work with an awareness of the psychological and emotional impact of power dynamics and the structures of oppression in our society. I consider social, political and economic factors to be inseparable from psychotherapeutic work, and believe therapy to be an important space to process and resist injustice and oppression. I seek to create an environment in which your intersecting identities can be explored and honoured. As such, my practice is trans and queer affirmative.

Sessions are weekly and at the same time each week. Sessions last 50 minutes (individual therapy) or 1 hour (couples therapy).

I work with adults – both individuals and couples. The therapy can be time-limited or open-ended. I also run therapeutic groups.

To read more about my qualifications and experience here.

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