Approaches

Everyone’s experience is different, and there’s no one “right” way to do counselling. I offer different counselling methods and techniques, so we can work together to find what feels most helpful for you.

 

This approach values your voice and choice: you can explore feelings, thoughts, relationships, or practical strategies, and decide what to focus on in each session. The aim is to tailor the work to your needs, preferences, and goals, giving you a sense of control and collaboration in the counselling process.

  • Person-centred counselling is based on respect, empathy, and trust. Sessions are guided by what feels most important to you, not by a set agenda. This approach is based on strong evidence showing that the quality of the therapeutic relationship between us is one of the most important factors in meaningful and lasting change.

     

    Central to this relationship are empathy, respect, and acceptance without judgement. Feeling genuinely heard and understood creates a sense of safety, which allows you to explore difficult thoughts and emotions openly. When this kind of supportive relationship is in place, people are more likely to develop self-trust, emotional awareness, and confidence in their ability to cope and make changes.

     

    Sessions are guided by what matters most to you and move at your pace. Rather than being directed or fixed, you are supported in understanding yourself more fully and finding your own way forward.

  • Psycho-dynamic counselling helps you understand how past experiences, early relationships, and patterns you may not be fully aware of can influence how you feel, think, and relate to others today.

    By gently exploring these patterns together, this approach can bring insight into recurring difficulties, emotional reactions, or relationships that feel stuck. Understanding where these patterns come from can make it easier to respond differently and with more choice in the present.

    This is a reflective approach that supports deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and lasting change.

  • CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how these can affect how you cope with everyday situations. It can be especially helpful when patterns of thinking feel unhelpful or when certain behaviours are keeping you stuck.

    This approach is practical and goal-focused. Together, we look at what’s happening in the present and develop tools that can help you respond differently, reduce distress, and build confidence in managing challenges.

    CBT aims to support change in a realistic, manageable way, helping you feel more able to cope and move forward.

  • Choice Theory and Reality Therapy focus on helping you understand the choices you have and how you respond to situations, even when circumstances are difficult or feel outside your control.

    This approach is practical and present-focused. Together, we look at what’s happening in your life now, what you want to be different, and what small, realistic changes might help you feel more in control and more satisfied in your relationships and daily life.

    The aim is not to judge past decisions, but to support you in making choices that better meet your needs and align with the life you want moving forward.