How I work
There isn't one “right” way to do therapy — only the way that's right for you. I draw on several approaches with good evidence behind them and bring them together to suit your story, your goals and your pace.
The ground everything else stands on. It starts from a simple idea: you already hold the capacity to grow. My part is to bring the warmth, acceptance and proper listening that lets it come through — no agenda, no judgement.
A practical way to make room for hard thoughts and feelings without letting them run the show — and to reconnect with what genuinely matters to you, then take small steps toward it.
You are not the problem; the problem is the problem. Narrative work helps put some distance between you and the difficulties you're facing, so you can step back and re-author the story you tell about your life.
Building your ability to read what's going on beneath the surface — the feelings, intentions and needs in you and in others. It's especially good for relationships, big emotions, and reactions that feel confusing.
When it's useful, I'll bring in some concrete cognitive-behavioural tools — spotting the thinking traps and trying out new responses — so you've got something practical to work with between sessions.
All of it is delivered with safety first. We go at a pace you control, I pay attention to what your nervous system needs, and we never head into hard territory before you're ready.
What “pluralistic” means for you
Rather than asking you to fit one model, I keep checking what's actually helping. We'll talk openly about what you want from counselling and adjust as we go. You're a partner in this, never just along for the ride.
Ask me a questionYou don't need to know — that part's on me. Get in touch and we'll work it out together.
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