The Integrative Approach: Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All

At the heart of my counselling practice is the belief that each person is unique—and so is their path to healing. That’s why I work from an integrative approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic models rather than relying on just one. No single method can address every individual’s needs, so I blend elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Counselling, and Psychodynamic Theories of Childhood to offer a more flexible, tailored experience​

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on the link between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It’s especially effective in helping you recognise and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, manage anxiety, and develop healthier coping strategies. In our work together, CBT can offer practical tools to help you feel more in control of your emotions and daily challenges.

Person-Centred Counselling

At its core, this approach is based on providing a non-judgemental, empathic, and accepting space where you feel truly heard. It’s not about giving advice or direction, but about empowering you to explore your own feelings and solutions at your own pace. This kind of safe therapeutic relationship can be especially healing if you’ve experienced a lack of support or validation in the past.

Psychodynamic Theories of Childhood

Many of the difficulties we face as adults can be traced back to early life experiences. By exploring your past through a psychodynamic lens, we can start to understand how your childhood relationships, attachments, and unresolved conflicts may be influencing your current patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. This deeper insight can pave the way for lasting change and emotional growth.

Why Integrative Counselling Works

By combining these approaches, I aim to meet you where you are. Some days might call for practical strategies (CBT), while others may benefit from gentle exploration (person-centred), or deeper reflection on past experiences (psychodynamic). This adaptability allows for a more personalised, responsive, and holistic therapy that respects your individuality and supports your growth in a way that works best for you.