How I Work
I work by integrating the humanistic and psycho-analytical approaches of therapy and by working psycho-dynamically. I follow the works of Freud, Klein and Winnicott
With warmth and empathic understanding and within a trusting therapeutic relationship I am committed to a client-centred approach that together with empathy and unconditional positive regard in place allow me to offer insights and help in developing a deeper understanding of yourself.
The type of therapy I practice seeks to understand the unconscious origin of one's present problems. This is often achieved by resolving past conflicts rooted in infancy, childhood and adolescence which are often re-experienced and repeated in our present lives (often without even realising it!)
I also encourage and integrate the use of dreams and fantasy material. This enhances the therapeutic work, as it helps in accessing the unconscious part of the mind. This often gives insights that helps to bring out and liberate some of the repressed feelings into the conscious part of the mind.
In my work I either use chairs or the couch and I offer once and/or twice weekly therapy. Each session is 50 minutes. I work during the day and I have some early evening sessions. I work short term with some clients who prefer more goal orientated therapy and long term with clients who prefer more time to work slowly through issues. I work with adolescents through to the elderly and with both men and women.