Working together in therapy
What you can
expect from me
In our sessions, I’ll be there with you. I’m not there to analyse or interpret, but to meet you with care and thoughtful attention.
You can expect me to listen closely – not just to your words, but to what’s underneath them: your tone, pauses, energy and patterns. I’ll ask questions, reflect gently, sit with silence when it matters, and notice what might be asking for attention.
People often tell me they feel seen and heard in our sessions – that they can bring parts of themselves into the open that they’ve learned to keep out of sight. Alongside those hidden parts, many also notice the roles they’ve had to play – the strong one, perhaps, or the fixer, the achiever, or countless other possibilities. In therapy, there’s space to lay those roles down for a while, and to gently get to know the parts that live underneath them. The parts that have gone unseen or unheard for a long time – the ones that might be scared, angry, sad, uncertain, hopeful, tired, grieving or yearning for something different or something more. When we feel truly seen, heard and accepted – as we are and not judged or rushed – something starts to shift. And from that place of awareness, real and lasting change can begin.
People also say that through our work they feel more connected to themselves, better able to understand old patterns, and freer to make choices that feel true to who they are.
There’s no ‘right way’ to do this work – and you don’t have to know where to start. However the process unfolds, I’ll be with you.
“When we feel truly seen, heard and accepted – as we are and not judged or rushed – something starts to shift”
My approach and values
My approach is rooted in relational, humanistic values and shaped especially by gestalt therapy, which focuses on awareness, relationship and what’s happening in the present moment. I also draw on insights from person-centred, somatic and embodied practices. When it feels helpful, I might offer creative or imaginal approaches – such as art-making, symbol cards, dreamwork or exploring different perspectives using movement or dialogue.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that you don’t need to be fixed – because you’re not broken. Lasting change doesn’t come from trying to become someone else, but from learning to meet ourselves as we are – with honesty, curiosity and compassion. When we begin to get to know our thoughts, emotions, beliefs and patterns more clearly – and understand how they’ve protected us and helped us survive – we open up space for something new.
I also understand that our struggles are shaped by our relationships, histories, identities and the wider societal systems we live in. I try to work in a way that makes space for what’s often overlooked or unspoken – in a way that feels right.
Equity, inclusion
and social justice
I’m committed to creating a therapeutic space that’s inclusive, respectful and actively supportive of people from all racial, cultural, sexual and gender identities. I recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and other forms of discrimination can deeply affect mental health, safety and how we relate to others – and ourselves.
As a white, straight, cisgender man, I’ve done – and continue to do – personal work to understand the privileges I hold and the ways unconscious bias can show up, even with the best of intentions. I’m committed to ongoing learning, reflection and accountability in relation to antiracism, LGBTQ+ allyship and social justice more broadly. This is lifelong work, and it matters deeply to me.
Whoever you are, and whatever your background or identity, you are welcome here.
