There are many different kinds of therapy: Cognitive, Psychodynamic and Existential to name a few. This can be confusing and it’s difficult to select which type will best help you. For example, a Psychodynamic therapist will be interested in linking the past to your present to make the unconscious more conscious, whilst Existentialists focus on the development of who you are through the choices and responsibilities you can make now. Cognitive therapists focus on changing behaviour by looking at the way you think, sometimes using exercises, maps, meditation and more.

My definition of Integrative is that I combine different aspects of all of the above therapies – I like to hold on to the influence of the past throughout the therapy, and will make interpretations about how it still exists in the way you may think or behave now. I also value looking at patterns of thinking and behaviour so you can reframe and change your attitude. I do this empathetically and keep an open mind as to how you perceive things, always respecting your feelings and views in the first instance. Working with the Cognitive Behavioural Model and Cognitive Analytic Model, I can also incorporate maps, mindfulness and visual aids to help focus the mind and move things forward.

I respect the conventions of confidentiality and work within a clear framework of once or twice a week therapy. I can see you on a short or long term basis, depending on what is needed. I adhere to the code of Ethics according to my governing body, the UKCP.