My Approach

I believe in a holistic and relational approach to therapy; one that honours the complexity of what it means to be human. While my core practice is rooted in Carl Rogers’ person-centred therapy, with its emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, I also integrate insights from Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, existential psychotherapy, and psychodynamic thinking.

IFS offers a compassionate way of understanding the different parts of ourselves, those that criticise, protect, avoid, or ache, and helps us relate to them with curiosity rather than shame. Through this lens, we work toward internal harmony, giving space for the self to lead with clarity and compassion.

Attachment theory helps us explore how early relational patterns continue to shape the ways we connect, disconnect, or protect ourselves in the present. Together, we might notice how these dynamics show up in the therapy relationship itself, using them as a window into deeper healing and relational change.

I’m also inspired by existential thinkers like Irvin Yalom, Rollo May, and Viktor Frankl, who speak to the universal themes of freedom, meaning, responsibility, and mortality. These ideas guide us in exploring your values, longings, and the ways you make sense of your life, especially in times of transition or uncertainty.

This integrative approach allows us to move flexibly between the past and present, the internal and relational, the philosophical and the deeply felt. In our sessions, this might look like mapping the parts of you that are in conflict, noticing how you respond to closeness or vulnerability, or reflecting on the values that anchor you.

At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together. I don't see myself as a distant expert, but as a fellow traveller—here to hold the lamp while we explore unfamiliar ground together. My hope is that through our shared work, you’ll deepen your self-awareness, grow your emotional resilience, and uncover a sense of meaning that feels truly your own.