How I work
The idea of sharing your deep personal feelings with someone you do not know much about can make the process of finding a therapist intimidating. My hope is by describing a bit here on this page about how I work will give you an insight into who I am and what it would be like to be my client.
I am an existential psychotherapist. This means in addition to my mental health training I have a background in philosophy. This philosophy does not only inform my practice. It is a way of life for me. A way of living that involves my exploring how I can live my life more consciously. A life of continuous exploration and discovery of myself. An underlying assumption that I am responsible for how I exist and how I respond to my circumstances.
I see therapy as a creative process, a journey facilitated by dialogue. I promise to listen to you with openness and attentiveness. This means I will listen carefully and without judgement. I strive to provide a space where you can feel safe to tell your stories, to explore the issues that are troubling you. I believe the effectiveness of therapy stems from the relationship between the client and the therapist. It is important therefore to find a therapist to whom you can relate, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you feel you will be able to trust.
Every one of us at some time have felt life is difficult. Maybe it’s a past experience that we have tried to tuck away. Maybe it’s a problem at work. Or in a relationship. And this can influence our moods, our perspectives. Sometimes we don’t really know what it is, but one just does not feel right in one’s own skin. No matter how the issue presents itself, it often touches upon the basic question of how we want to live and what brings meaning to our lives.
I believe therapy can help make sense of the confusion and enable one to see new choices and opportunities. I aim to provide a refuge where you can feel you can open up and freely talk to me about your difficulties.
How do I do this? I will listen to you ….actively. This means I will not simply reflect back what I hear you say. I will share my thoughts and feelings. I will be actively engaged in the dialogue.
Contact me in confidence on telephone: 07973 113 354 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more.