WHAT TO EXPECT

In individual therapy, people often use the time to talk about their experiences, both past and present. This sometimes means they talk about difficult things, or that they open up sides of themselves they don't normally share with others.​

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This opening up to someone who really listens and who strives to understand you deeply can, over time, help people feel better - this is because therapy gives us the opportunity to re-evaluate our past experiences and see them more truthfully, more honestly; it is this reframing that enables us to fully process and heal from our pain. Being with an attentive and effective therapist is a deeply connecting experience and can have a lasting profound impact on the way you relate to people in the outside world.

 

Some people come to therapy for just a few sessions, some people come for years. Either way, I see the process as a finite one, where we both work towards you not needing the support therapy provides.

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It is you who will be in control of the direction of each session, though I may invite you to clarify your emotions, to experience them in the room, to identify past events or relationships that influence you now, or to consider where you find meaning in your life.

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As for what to expect if you come as a couple to therapy... Couples therapists often say the essence of the work is helping each partner feel seen, heard, and safe enough to be vulnerable. You could say it's about turning conflict into connection, moving from reactive blame to relational responsibility. At its heart, couples therapy is about transforming patterns of disconnection into moments of intimacy, where both partners can risk being real—and loved—for who they truly are.

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My work focuses on therapeutic relationships which are built on empathy, honesty and respect. My aim is that you will encounter a supportive, safe environment, an environment in which you feel understood and empowered to make the changes that are right for you.

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