Integrative counselling grounded in collaboration, trust and ongoing reasearch

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Professional Background & Experience

I am licensed counsellor in the UK with 8 years of professional work experience and over 10 years of experience in related therapeutic settings. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can feel daunting, and often requires courage, and as such can be the most difficult step on the path to consistent wellbeing. My endeavour is to make the next steps easier for you.

I have about 3 thousand hours of experience in helping people with their mental struggles, and over twice that amount, in related fields (academic mentoring, care in institutional settings, hospices).

Areas of Support

The issues I have encountered are and complex, just as the people themselves. However, below are the list of human problems I am drawn to naturally and therefore have the most experience with.

Depression

Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, or feelings of hopelessness that impact daily life.

Trauma

Difficult experiences that continue to affect emotional wellbeing, including past abuse or distressing events.

Complex ptsd

Long-term effects of repeated or prolonged trauma, affecting emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

Relationship issues

Challenges in communication, intimacy, boundaries, or resolving conflicts with partners, family, or friends.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Support for individuals or their family members to navigate social, emotional, and sensory challenges.

EAP related issues

Workplace stress, burnout, and support through Employee Assistance Programmes.

Learning difficulties and sensory loss

Difficulties in learning or processing information, including vision or hearing impairments.

Body dysmorphia and LGBTQ+ related issues

Body image struggles, gender identity or sexual orientation related challenges, and self-acceptance.

Loneliness and social anxiety

Feelings of isolation, fear of social judgment, or difficulty engaging in social situations.

Grief and loss

Coping with bereavement, life transitions, or other forms of personal loss.

Narcissist abuse

Recovery from manipulation, emotional abuse, or controlling relationships.

Therapeutic Approach & Tools

My professional development integrates several therapeutic modalities, including person-centred, existential, mindfulness-based CBT (MCBT), Focusing, intersubjectivity, and Gestalt.

At the core of my work is the therapeutic relationship - the depth of trust that allows openness and growth. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic alliance is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes (T. DeAngelis, American Psychological Association, Vol. 50, No. 10).

In practice, this means building trust, clarity, and mutual understanding while integrating different therapeutic approaches into a coherent and personalised process.

Where helpful, we may incorporate practical tools such as:

Worksheets

Mood charts

Journalling

Mindfulness practice

Genograms (family mapping)

Movement and embodiment work

Creative and artistic expression