Working integratively
I bring together approaches within one counselling relationship. We discuss what you want from sessions and how we will work, rather than following a fixed programme for every client.
Person-centred therapy
Your experience and priorities guide the conversation. I listen, ask questions and check my understanding with you. We make room for what you want to explore and discuss the pace of the work.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
I draw on CBT training to explore links between a situation, your interpretation of it, feelings and actions. We might look at a specific example and agree something to observe or try between sessions.
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
I draw on FACT training to explore how you respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, what matters to you and the actions you want to take. Any exercise is discussed with you.
Restorative Practice
Restorative questions explore what happened, who was affected and what may be needed next. In individual work, that can include responsibility, boundaries and whether any form of repair is appropriate.
This does not require contact with another person or an agreement to reconcile. Read about Restorative Practice.
Single-session therapy
Single-session therapy organises the work around one agreed concern in one 50-minute appointment. We consider the focus and whether this format fits before booking. Further conversations are available if you need them.
Agreeing how we work
We review what is useful, what is not and whether the focus needs to change. You can ask about an approach or tell me if an exercise does not fit.
Ask about an appointment
Start with a welcome call to discuss what you want to work on, ask questions and check availability. This is not a therapy session.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to choose a therapy approach before booking?
We discuss what you want to work on and how I might approach it. You can ask questions about any method or exercise.
What is the foundation of your counselling approach?
My work is grounded in person-centred therapy. Your experience and the focus we agree guide the conversation.
How do you use CBT and FACT in sessions?
I draw on my training to explore particular situations, thoughts, feelings and actions. Any exercise or work between sessions is discussed with you.
Does Restorative Practice mean contacting another person?
No. Individual restorative work can explore responsibility, impact and boundaries without contacting anyone else.
Can we change how we work during counselling?
Yes. We review the work and discuss changes to the focus or approach, including whether another service would be more suitable.