Therapy with me starts from an important principle: there's no single right way to do this. I'm trained in several modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, which means I'm able to work pluralistically.

In practice, that comes from the understanding that no one method works for everyone. Different people are helped by different things, and much of the work is finding what fits you, rather than fitting you to a method.

Usually the first step is an initial consultation. It's a chance to talk about what's been going on for you, what you might be hoping to get from therapy, and how you'd like to approach things. It's also a chance to get a feel for whether working together seems right.

There's no obligation attached to it, and if it doesn't feel like a fit, that's completely okay.

I draw on a range of established, evidence-based approaches rather than working from a single fixed model. For some people that means something more structured and practical, working with the patterns and habits that keep showing up. For others it means something more relational and exploratory, taking time to understand what sits beneath the surface.

Often it's a mix, and it can change as we go. What stays constant, whatever the approach, is a sense of empathy and understanding running through the work.

There's no pressure to commit. An initial consultation doesn't oblige you to book anything further, and if you do continue, you can stay in therapy for as long as it feels useful.

There are no contracts or expectations to commit beyond what you want, and you're free to take things at your own pace, or to step away whenever feels right.

Sessions are currently held online, using a secure, encrypted video platform. I'm in the process of securing an office space, and will offer in-person sessions once that's in place.