My Philosophy of Counselling
How I work - Evidence-informed, attuned, collaborative
I believe meaningful change happens when we understand ourselves more deeply — our patterns, emotional responses, and the ways our mind and body interact under stress.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to your unique needs. I draw on CBT, somatic therapy, emotion-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to help you:
Recognise and shift unhelpful patterns
Regulate your nervous system
Understand your emotional landscape
Strengthen communication and relationship skills
Build clarity, stability, and greater self-trust
Clients often describe my style as calm, direct, and highly attuned — and, when appropriate, engaging and interactive to support deeper connection and insight.
Counselling creates a dedicated space where you can explore your inner world with curiosity, honesty, and support. It may help you:
understand the roots of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm
process grief, loss, or significant life transitions
explore long-standing patterns in relationships
build emotional resilience and coping strategies
improve communication and strengthen interpersonal connections
gain clarity around your needs, boundaries, and values
When we gently examine what’s driving your experiences — past, present, emotional, and physiological — you gain more agency, choice, and steadiness in your day-to-day life.
The benefits of counselling
The outcomes we aim for
My aim is to support lasting, sustainable change - not quick fixes or surface-level strategies. Therapy is a space to build insight, develop emotional tools, and reconnect with what matters most to you.
You can expect:
a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences
insight into your mind–body connection
practical tools you can use between sessions
a pace and process shaped around your goals
a collaborative relationship built on trust and respect
support that honours both your history and your strengths
I am fully registered and insured with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I remain committed to continuous study and staying up to date with emerging therapeutic research.
