About Therapy?
What is Therapy?
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Therapy is a process that helps you address patterns of behaviour, beliefs, and emotional responses that feel overwhelming or unhelpful to your wellbeing.
It is a collaborative approach, grounded in the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. The therapist offers a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your concerns openly and safely. Therapy involves a willingness to reflect honestly on yourself and to gently challenge long-standing beliefs or patterns that may no longer serve you. At times, this process can be emotionally demanding, and it is not uncommon to feel discomfort or heightened emotions before experiencing improvement.
People engage in therapy for many reasons. You may seek support for a specific difficulty, such as a phobia, addiction, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, or you may wish to enhance your overall quality of life by developing healthier habits and more constructive ways of responding to challenges. Through therapy, you can learn practical skills and build resilience, helping you navigate future difficulties with greater confidence and self-awareness.
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The Process
I work holistically from an integrative perspective, drawing on psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive behavioural (CBT) approaches, tailored to each client’s individual needs.
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At the beginning of therapy, we will work together to identify the changes you would like to make and clarify your goals. Meaningful change requires courage, motivation, and commitment.
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As the therapeutic process can be emotionally demanding, I recommend committing to six weekly sessions at the outset to ensure you have consistent support. Following this initial period, we will review your progress, revisit your goals, and agree on the most appropriate way forward.
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