The first session with me is always free.

I’m an Integrative Counsellor. This means I’m experienced in a few different modalities and there is no single therapy I use for everyone. Psychology Today: What Is Integrative therapy? explains more. Your problems are unique to you and require a unique path. So I work with each person to create a custom approach that works for them. I’m happy to discuss with you which therapy you would like to try, and often use a mixture.

If the method we’re trying is not working, please tell me and we will try something else. It’s well-known that the rapport between client and counsellor is crucial, so if our sessions are not working for you, let me know. I can help you find another counsellor more suitable for your needs.

Types of therapy or techniques I employ include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Somatic (body) Therapy
• Trauma Informed Therapy
• Grief Work
• Relationship communication techniques (Nonviolent Communication)
• Art Therapy, Journalling
and aspects of
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Jungian psychology (e.g. dreams, shadow work)
  

I’ve written more about these therapies here . If there is a particular therapeutic approach that you wish to try, let me know.

How Long Is a Session?
Normally 55 minutes. Experience shows we don’t really benefit from going longer.

How Long Will It Take?
We can make significant progress on many problems in 4 to 6 sessions. My aim is not to keep you in therapy, I want you to be able to move on without my support. For deep ongoing problems, multiple difficulties, or trauma I’ve worked with clients for 20 to 30 sessions. While that may sound a lot, I have many clients who have experienced significant improvements by doing this deep work.

Where To Get Help
A list of phone and other services if you need help