How counselling can help
There’s no single reason to begin counselling. Each person arrives with their own story, and each journey unfolds in its own way. Over the years, I’ve walked alongside individuals navigating a wide range of emotional experiences — from depression, anxiety, and grief, to relationship challenges and the lasting impact of trauma, including early or developmental trauma. Counselling can be a place to begin — wherever you are, and however things feel.
My way of working
I am a psychodynamic counsellor, which means I am interested in how early experiences, especially those we may not be fully aware of, can quietly shape how we feel, behave, and relate to others in everyday life. While this approach informs my thinking, the heart of my practice lies in the relational. I believe it’s through a consistent, attuned therapeutic relationship that we can truly begin to make sense of your experiences together, helping you move towards change that feels meaningful.
How long might it take
There’s no fixed timeline for counselling, because each person’s journey is unique. Some clients come for a handful of sessions to work through a specific issue, while others choose to stay longer to explore deeper patterns and experiences. Psychodynamic counselling tends to be a slower, more reflective process, it’s about building insight and understanding over time, rather than offering quick fixes. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and we’ll regularly check in together to make sure the work is supporting your needs.
Time-limited counselling
Time-limited counselling offers a focused way of working together over a set number of sessions. I often work using a 12-session model of time-limited work, but this depends upon your circumstance. Time-limited counselling can be helpful if you’re looking to explore a specific issue, navigate a life transition, or gain clarity in a particular area. Having a defined timeframe can bring a sense of structure and purpose to the work, while still allowing space for reflection and emotional depth. We’ll agree together on the number of sessions at the start, and I’ll support you throughout so that the process feels contained, meaningful, and supportive from beginning to end.
Open-ended counselling
Open-ended counselling gives you the time and space to explore whatever feels important, without the pressure of a fixed endpoint. It allows us to go deeper into patterns, relationships, and experiences that may take time to unfold and understand. This kind of work can be especially helpful if you’re looking for lasting change or want to explore your inner world more fully. We’ll move at your pace, and the process will evolve naturally as we build trust and insight together. It’s not always easy to know from the start how long you might want or need counselling. When things feel uncertain, ongoing counselling can offer the flexibility and space to explore what’s coming up for you over time.