My philosophy, and the way I work.
I offer Integrative counselling and psychotherapy grounded in what is actually happening for you, in real life, not just talking in theory. I guide and support you in engaging, creative ways, helping you feel more assured, capable, and ready to fully engage with daily life again.
You may have already spent a lot of time trying to work things out on your own, going over things in your head, trying to keep going, or telling yourself you should be coping better, yet still finding yourself stuck in the same patterns.
My role is not to analyse you from a distance or treat you as something to be fixed. It is to work alongside you in understanding what is actually happening for you, and helping you make changes where it matters.
Get out of your head
If you tend to overthink or go round in circles, this work helps you step out of that loop and connect with what is actually going on underneath it.
Understand what’s really going on
Things often become clearer when you stop explaining them and actually look at what’s happening, how you feel, react, and respond in the moment.
Work with what you avoid
The things you push away often keep you stuck. This work helps you approach them in a way that feels manageable.
Make sense of relationship patterns
If you keep ending up in the same situations with people, we look at how those patterns are happening, not just why they exist
Understand your reactions
Rather than just saying “that’s how I am”, we look at what is driving your reactions, especially in moments of anxiety, overwhelm, or pressure.
Why this feels different
This way of working can feel more engaging than simply talking things through, because it helps you see what is going on clearly, rather than just trying to explain it.
What does an Integrative therapist do?
As an integrative therapist, I do not work from a single model. My foundation is in Gestalt therapy, and I also draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
A lot of people already have some understanding of their difficulties. You might know you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unhappy in relationships, but still find yourself going round in the same patterns.
This is where an integrative approach helps. I am not limited to one method. I can draw upon a range of techniques from various therapeutic approaches, so you have a wider range of support available to you. Together, we decide what to use, and when.
Working creatively and flexibly in counselling
I work creatively and draw from a broad range of approaches and interventions.
In my work, I may draw on approaches such as:
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Trauma informed stabilisation, including grounding and pacing
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Nervous system regulation practices, to support steadiness and safety
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Polyvagal informed understanding of stress, shutdown, and overwhelm
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Parts work (parts of self exploration), where different aspects of you hold different needs or protections
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Addiction focused counselling that explores what may be driving the addiction, while also supporting you to develop ways of coping and moving forward
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Present-moment awareness and creative exploration, noticing what emerges in the here and now
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Meaning oriented reflection, when life feels misaligned or uncertain
The therapeutic relationship provides the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
Practicalities
I work with adults and young people.
Sessions are offered in person in East London, and online.
You are welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to see whether working together feels right for you.