At the core of my approach to counselling is a focus on building connection through trust and safety with whomever I meet. Without the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship, anything else that we do is not going to work very well or last very long. It is important that I understand each person’s unique experience and view of their world, respecting individual differences and ways of dealing with life.

You are the expert in your life. I join our therapeutic conversation with knowledge and experience. The knowledge I bring is often referred to as therapeutic approaches, theory, techniques or tools – all of which support the goals you have and your process of change.

Instead of a “one approach for all” way of thinking, I will consider which approach to use based on the challenges you are experiencing, what I believe best suits your personality and learning style, what has been helpful or not helpful in previous counselling experiences.

My work is influenced by a variety of treatment approaches, including: