Types of Counselling

Renowned Relational Psychotherapist Esther Perel suggests that in modern marriages and intimate relationships we are looking to one person to provide what a whole village used to. Today our relationships face a lot of pressure that can be a challenge to work through on our own; work/life balance, parenting, loss of connection, grief, relocations, the list goes on. 

Many couples reach out for help when they are in crisis and therapy becomes a last resort. This can be a valuable intervention when you don't know where to go next, but many couples are starting to see the value in using therapy as a preventative measure; to prioritise their relationship, discuss their goals and values and to understand themselves better within the context of their relationship and what they bring together. Having knowledge of this before things go wrong can mean you are more resourced in times of need.

I have worked with young people of varying ages in various settings. Making sense of who you are as you get older can be really challenging and having the opportunity to work through this with someone separate from home and school can be really impactful. 

Therapy with children and young people can look different to therapy with adults. Some children and young people prefer creative ways of working or some may find it easier to talk sitting side by side whilst playing a game of cards, playing with toys or doing some drawing.

Parents and carers often reach out when their child is going through a hard time. Sometimes it can be equally helpful for the parent or carer to look at how they are experiencing their child's difficulties and seek support for themself.

I offer online therapy for individuals ages 16 and over. This work can be very different than working face to face, but has been shown to offer just as much value to clients. Links for sessions conducted via Microsoft Teams will be sent at least 24 hours before a session.

I am qualified as a Certified Cyber Therapist with the Online Therapy Institute who offer a broad and comprehensive training about working online and all the different ways this may suit different individuals.

Creative therapy can be a way to make space for our thoughts and feelings outside of ourselves. Sometimes when we are going through a challenging time, it can be easy to tie ourselves in knots by overthinking and analysing. Drawing, using a sand tray, or moulding play dough can help us make sense of our inner world by putting it in front of us on the outside and being able to observe it at a distance.