My approach…
As a practitioner of psychosynthesis counselling I naturally draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring our work to meet your individual needs. This may include working with imagery and imagination, meditation, Gestalt therapy, art and play therapy, journaling, creative dialogue, breath, body awareness and movement.
A transpersonal perspective brings a sense of spaciousness and possibility to our work together, seeing you as more than your difficulties, symptoms or circumstances whilst honouring the deeper qualities, resources and potential within you. This approach supports us in exploring how your experiences and the stories you carry have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, your life, and your sense of meaning, purpose or connection with something beyond yourself.
Therapy can become a meeting place between who you have been and who you are becoming.
Why psychosynthesis...
Psychosynthesis therapy views times of crisis, conflict and loss as opportunities to deepen our understanding of ourselves and to reconnect with what feels meaningful and important in our lives. Although pain and suffering can be difficult to experience, I believe they can create the possibility for self-compassion and transformation. Psychosynthesis encourages us to recognise that we are more than our difficulties or circumstances, supporting us to develop a stronger sense of self, discover our inner resources and make more conscious choices. In time, this can help to foster a greater sense of inner harmony and our capacity for connection and self expression. For a brief explanation of what psychosynthesis is, see the Counselling Directory’s overview.
I support clients experiencing…
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Depression can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from others and from any sense of purpose or possibility. At times, life may feel empty, directionless or difficult to engage with, and it can be hard to imagine that things could feel different.
We can gently explore what may have been lost with curiosity around whether something new is seeking to emerge. Sometimes, periods of difficulty can invite us to pause, question old ways of living and listen more deeply to what matters.
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Perhaps your inner voice is often critical, you find it hard to recognise your own needs, or your sense of worth depends on keeping others happy. You may carry feelings of shame or a sense that you are somehow not enough. You may be wondering who you are outside a relationship, a role, or an expectation you have lived with for years.
Therapy can offer a compassionate space to explore these patterns, understand where they come from, and begin to develop a kinder and more accepting relationship with yourself.
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A crisis can take many forms. It may be circumstantial — a relationship ending, a loss, a change in work or a life event that turns everything upside down. It may be existential, bringing questions about who you are, where your life is heading and what truly matters; or spiritual, challenging your beliefs, sense of connection or understanding of yourself and the world.
Sometimes we can feel caught in an inner conflict, pulled between two seemingly opposing truths. Yet perhaps both can be true at once: I love someone and still need to leave; I can be grateful for my life and still feel deeply unhappy; I can want change and be frightened of what it might bring; I can know something is right for me and still grieve what I am leaving behind.
A crisis need not be understood simply as something going wrong, but as a threshold, an invitation towards something new when the old ways of being are no longer enough.
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Experiences of trauma and abuse can have a profound and lasting impact on how we feel, think, relate to others and experience ourselves and the world around us. You may be living with the effects of childhood or adult abuse, coercive or controlling behaviour, sexual violence, neglect, or other experiences that have left you feeling unsafe, overwhelmed or disconnected.
Therapy offers a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space to make sense of what you have experienced, at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we can gently explore its impact and support you in developing greater safety, self-understanding and self-compassion.
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Life is full of transitions, some eagerly anticipated and others that arrive unexpectedly, bringing with them change, uncertainty and sometimes a sense of loss. Whether you are stepping into adulthood and wondering “Who am I, really?”, finding your way through pregnancy, giving birth or becoming a parent, navigating relationship challenges, separation or divorce, or experiencing the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself.
Later life can also bring important questions about meaning, identity and purpose, while experiences of loss and death can profoundly reshape our sense of who we are and how we see the world. Whatever transition you are facing, you do not have to navigate it alone.
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Grief can touch every part of our being, and there is no single or predictable way to move through loss. It can leave us feeling changed, disorientated or disconnected from the life we once knew, bringing waves of sadness, longing, anger, relief, numbness or uncertainty. Sometimes grief is not only about losing someone we love, but about the loss of a relationship, a way of life, a sense of identity, our health or hopes for the future. In the midst of such change, we may find ourselves searching for meaning and trying to understand who we are now.
Grief is deeply personal, and it asks to be met with patience, compassion and space. Therapy can offer a safe and gentle place to bring whatever your experience of loss may be, and to be supported as you find your own way through it.
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There are times when life can feel overwhelming, and our thoughts, feelings or experiences can become difficult to manage. You may be experiencing anxiety, OCD, addiction, low mood, depression, stress, burnout, loneliness, panic or a sense of being stuck, or perhaps you are struggling with something that is difficult to put into words.
Whatever you are facing, together, we can gently work towards greater understanding, self-compassion and a renewed sense of balance and wellbeing.
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Our sense of who we are, how we relate to others, and where we feel we belong can be deeply personal and, at times, complex. You may be exploring your sexuality or gender identity, questioning aspects of yourself that have felt uncertain, or finding it difficult to feel fully seen, understood or accepted by those around you. Perhaps you are navigating family expectations, relationships, cultural or social pressures, or simply trying to find a greater sense of authenticity and belonging.
Therapy offers a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore these experiences at your own pace, without assumptions or expectations.
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Living between cultures can be enriching, but it can also bring feelings of uncertainty, disconnection or not quite belonging. You may be navigating different values, traditions, expectations or identities, while trying to understand where you fit and what feels truly yours. Experiences of migration, family expectations, racism or discrimination can add further complexity.
Therapy offers a warm, culturally sensitive and non-judgemental space to explore these experiences, make sense of your identity and relationships, and find a way of honouring the different parts of who you are.
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People have unique ways of perceiving the world, which can bring distinct abilities alongside specific challenges. Being neurodivergent can shape the way you experience, understand and respond to the world, and sometimes it can feel difficult to find your place in environments that are not designed with your needs in mind. You may be exploring a diagnosis, adjusting to a new understanding of yourself, or navigating relationships, work, sensory experiences, emotions or everyday life in ways that feel challenging.
Therapy offers a warm, affirming and non-judgemental space to explore your experiences without needing to mask or fit into expectations.
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Our intimate relationships can be a source of connection, joy and fulfilment, but they can also bring uncertainty, vulnerability and challenges. You may be experiencing difficulties with intimacy, desire or communication, navigating changes in a relationship, or trying to understand patterns that seem to repeat themselves. Perhaps you are exploring what you want from sex and relationships, or finding it difficult to talk openly about your needs, boundaries or feelings.
Together we can explore these experiences openly and without shame, helping you develop greater understanding of yourself, your relationships and what intimacy means to you.
What my clients say…