You may have a specific issue you would like to resolve or just a desire to work towards a better experience of your life. I offer long-term psychotherapy, art therapy and short-term, solution focused counselling. I also offer coaching/mentoring for people struggling with the strain of a demanding career, or for those looking to change direction in their lives.  Some on-line secure video-call and phone sessions currently available.     How I Work I will work collaboratively with you. I believe you are the expert of your life - you hold all the resources to navigate life’s terrain and you may just need some help to connect to them. I will listen carefully to what you have to say and help you communicate the things you can’t put into words. We will work together to discover some of the root causes of your problems and the strategies to help you live a more fulfilling life.   I can help you explore your patterns of relating to others and work through the areas in your life that may feel inhibited or stuck. I am holistic in my approach, laying equal importance to all aspects of the individual: cognitive, physical, social, biological, and economical. I am an integrative psychotherapist – this means I work creatively and I have different perspectives and theories to draw on when working with you. I can adapt my approach to suit your changing needs, offering you a bespoke experience. I will offer a safe space and a warm, non-judgemental presence for you to share the things that matter most to you. I may invite you to work creatively as a way to deepen the experience. We could do this by exploring metaphors, images that come to mind, feelings or sensations in your body, dreams and by using art materials. The imagination can be very useful in unlocking feelings and experiences that appear to be out of our grasp. Experience in art-making is not a requirement for this kind of work. I have many years experience working to help people meet their potential, and I'm committed to working inclusively with individuals of different age, gender, culture, and sexual orientation.     Experience Originally from Ireland and from a background in art and design, I have lived in many different parts of the world and so have had the opportunity to have experienced a variety of cultures. This includes spending almost 10 years in Northern Thailand where I co-founded an arts charity working with refugees and migrant workers escaping the Burmese military regime.  In the UK I have experience working in the NHS with individuals with acute mental illness; in the charity sector with women surviving domestic violence and with the Irish community, many of whom are survivors of institutional abuse; in community counselling services; and care management for people with brain injuries and neurological conditions.