I find it rewarding to work alongside people as they develop a greater understanding of themselves, their experiences and relationships. I have a particular interest in how trauma, in childhood and adulthood, can shape our sense of self, identity and how we relate to others. I value enabling people make sense of these experiences, recognise patterns that may no longer serve them and discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Counselling is usually more short term, addressing specific problems or life situations where as psychotherapy is typically a longer term process which focuses on deeper issues (past experiences) and patterns you may have experienced in your life.

​It is worth noting, because of their training, a psychotherapist can provide counselling . A counsellor can not provide psychotherapy.

 By talking through relationship difficulties from each person's perspective enables couples, through gathering information about their family of origin, make sense of how their upbringing has shaped their experience of the world and their relationship.​

Each person can then develop a greater understanding of themselves, how they behave and communicate with their partner, and how they are experienced by the other.

​There is no set timeframe or right or wrong answer. One of the benefits of open-ended therapy is that the decision to finish is yours. Having an agreement about what you hope to achieve or explore provides direction. I strongly encourage discussing your decision with your therapist and allowing time to work towards an ending, rather than simply stopping abruptly. This can be a valuable part of the therapeutic process in its own right.