1:1 Therapy

How I work

There is no single “right” way to do therapy. The right way is the one that works for you — and that will look a little different for everyone.

My role is not to fit you into a particular model or way of working, but to meet you where you are, and to shape the process together in a way that feels both helpful and manageable.

At the heart of my work is a humanistic approach to therapy, grounded in three core conditions: empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. These are not techniques, but ways of being in the therapeutic relationship.

Empathy means that I am continually trying to understand your experience — not just the facts of what has happened, but how it feels to be you. It is an active, ongoing process of listening, reflecting, and making sense of things together.

Congruence refers to being genuine and real within the therapy space. This does not mean that the focus shifts onto me, but rather that I show up in a way that is open, honest, and transparent. It is this consistency and authenticity that helps to create a sense of safety, and allows trust to develop over time.

Unconditional positive regard is perhaps the most important part of therapy for me. It means that you are met without judgement — not needing to justify, minimise, or change parts of yourself in order to be accepted. Even when we are exploring things that feel difficult, confusing, or painful, my stance remains one of respect, warmth, and curiosity.

For many people, this in itself can be a new experience — and a powerful one. It creates the conditions in which change can begin, not through pressure, but through understanding.

My style

I draw on ideas of therapy as co-produced, grounded in shared expertise and a sense of common humanity. In practice, this means that I invite you — the expert on your own life — to work alongside me. Therapy is something done with you, not to you.

At the same time, you do not need to take on additional responsibility in order for therapy to be effective. Some people come with clear goals, perhaps informed by previous therapy or training. Others arrive with a quieter sense that something is not as it once was, without knowing exactly why. Both are equally welcome, and part of my role is to meet you wherever you are, and to help us find a way forward together.

The idea of common humanity is central to how I work. It recognises that many of the experiences we struggle with — such as distress, self-doubt, loss, or feeling overwhelmed — are deeply human, rather than signs that something has gone wrong within you. Therapy can offer a space to explore these experiences with openness and compassion, rather than judgement.

My clinical background includes specialist training and experience in neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, and rehabilitation. I have particular experience supporting people navigating significant life changes, trauma, and physical health conditions or differences.

Therapy is not about being “fixed”, but about understanding what has shaped your experiences, what may be maintaining your current difficulties, and what might need to shift.