Talking therapy comes in many different shapes (or modalities), and an integrative approach means that I combine ideas from a range of different theorists, practitioners and modalities depending on your needs and desires, and what I think might be most effective for you as an individual and our work together. 

Humanistic counselling takes as its core tenet that humans are innately drawn to and capable of growth and balance. It also believes that individuals are the experts on themselves, and that authenticity and acceptance are a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Humanistic modalities diverged from earlier forms of talking therapy which were developed by medical doctors and assumed a more traditional ‘doctor-patient’ structure. 

I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, gestalt, relational, trauma-informed and family systems approaches in my therapy. My framework takes into account your personal history and background, current life experiences, familial and cultural heritage and context, and the wider societal structures and issues that shape our lives in different ways. 

My practice is relational, meaning that the relationship that develops between us and the feelings and dynamics that emerge can be used as part of the therapy itself. The therapeutic relationship plays an important part in gaining an understanding of yourself and your place in the wider world.