How I work

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means paying attention to patterns in relationships, feelings and experiences, including what emerges between us in the room. Together we can begin to understand difficulties that are not always obvious, and why certain patterns persist.

In our sessions, I listen carefully to what you bring, and also to what is harder to put into words. We can think together about feelings, relationships and experiences that do not yet make sense. You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what is troubling you, or to find the right words straight away. Understanding often takes time, and part of the work is letting it develop.

At the beginning, we think together about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like help with. This might be a particular difficulty, a period of transition or pressure, or a more general sense that something is not quite right.

When I work with children and teenagers, the first meetings might be with the young person on their own, with parents, or a combination, depending on age and what seems most helpful. Sessions are confidential, with the usual limits around safety. Parent meetings are offered separately, as a place to think about how things are going, what is happening at home, and how best to support their child.