My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is integrative which entails drawing on a range of approaches and theories to understand human experience and counselling.

Often experiences of suffering, loss and abuse can impact us in ways that we do not understand and are difficult to reconcile with our understanding of who we, and others, are. Regardless of your reason for seeking therapy, together we would seek to be gently curious seeking to uncover why you think, feel, and behave as you do, thereby increasing your self-awareness. Therapy with me could provide you with the opportunity to make sense of, grieve and process the difficulties that have brought your to therapy. I would aim to empower you to work through your particular challenges at a pace that you feel comfortable with.

I have particular experience in the challenges and difficulties brought by life within high control religious communities.  I understand that you may have spiritual or religious beliefs and experiences that may both support or compound life’s difficulties. I have knowledge and training to support you if you have been wounded by faith, including spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Therapy with me would work toward healing and growth from a trauma informed perspective that understands the psychological, emotional and spiritual consequences following all forms of abuse. 

I approach all my clients with acceptance, valuing the dignity and worth of all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, religious and spiritual beliefs, or life choices. I offer a space that is warm and welcoming for people who identify as LGBTQ+.