I'm as enthusiastic about counselling now as I was when I started over 19 years ago.  I continue to be amazed by the profound changes humans can make to improve their lives at any age.  

I want you to get the most out of every session.  I will show up ready and willing to collaborate with you on the things that are bothering you.  You will find me to be punctual, attentive, friendly and professional.  I am a creative thinker so will be offering you my thoughts and helping you develop new insights and tap into your inner wisdom.  I will share ideas for things you could be doing between sessions to supplement our work together (and give you the most value for your hard-earned money!) - these are recommendations not requirements. 

My style suits people who want to tap into their inner resources, try new approaches, navigate life transitions or decisions - who want a fuller life and freedom from stuck patterns or negative views of themselves.  I work best with clients who are ready to be bold in their exploration, have lots of curiosity, ready to engage in their own work, and who want a bit more interaction from their therapist - I don't just nod my head.  You may like the idea of journalling, or trying some nature-based activities you can do near to home to expand on what we cover in our sessions.  Most importantly I will hold hope and non-judgement, especially in sessions when you might be doubting yourself.  And I will cheer you on when you are ready to finish our work together.

Key themes that come up in my work are developing self-compassion, understanding your needs and how you can meet them and soothe difficult emotions, creating boundaries and clear communication, and trying out creative approaches to self-expression, healing and support.

I consider myself to be an active counsellor, who likes to understand my clients in a holistic way, but ultimately I trust your judgement about what does and doesn't work for you.  I may offer invitations to try different things but you are always in charge of the sessions and what is talked about.

I engage in regular clinical supervision and practise excellent self-care.  If anything gets in the way of my ability to show up for our sessions whole-heartedly I will inform you at the earliest opportunity.  I have excellent professional boundaries so you know we will be focusing on YOU when we are together.  I will tailor-make my recommendations for things you can do between sessions based on what I learn about you.  I might suggest books, podcasts, music, TED talks, video clips, films that I think you can benefit from.