I use an integrative approach to psychological therapy, combining evidence-based therapeutic approaches according to your individual needs. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. Together, we will plan the  best therapeutic approach for your needs.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical evidence-based approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected. It is a goal-oriented therapy where we work together to spot negative thought patterns and behaviours, and explore how to change them. It’s especially helpful if you’re dealing with anxiety, depression or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

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Compassion-Focus Therapy​

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) explore how our evolved 'tricky brain' and different emotion-regulation systems can leave us vulnerable to threat, anxiety and other difficult emotions. It helps us understand and work with shame and self-criticism, and how these can affect the way we relate to ourselves and others. CFT focuses on cultivation a compassionate mind, developing the courage, strength, wisdom and emotional resilience to respond differently to difficult emotions and life challenges.​

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Acceptance Commitment Therapy

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop greater psychological flexibility by learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggle against them. It focuses on understanding what matters to you and developing new practical strategies to create a greater sense of wellbeing  in everyday life.

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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) helps people manage intense emotions, cope with stress and improve relationships. It focuses on developing practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-informed approaches can support people experiencing emotional regulation difficulties associated with  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

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Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy explores past experiences and relationships, including unconscious processes that may influence our present lives. It aims to develop greater insight and self awareness, helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, emotions and your behaviour.

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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) helps you become aware of your thoughts, feelings and experiences in the present moment without judgement. It encourages greater insight and acceptance of difficult emotions and distress, rather than becoming over whelmed by them and trying to change them. Mindfulness helps us to recognise that difficulty and suffering are part of being human, while developing greater compassion towards ourselves and others.

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Emotionally  Focused Therapy.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach to couples counselling and relationship therapy. It focuses on understanding emotional needs, attachment patterns and recurring difficulties with relationships. EFT help couples become emotionally closer, communicate more empathetically, really listen to one another and build happier, stronger relationship for the future,