How I work

My approach is rooted in a compassionate regard and respect for my clients. I believe in providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore current and past issues.

I understand that the decision to come for counselling is usually not taken lightly, and that it often requires great courage. I will provide support on your therapeutic journey, whilst recognising your individuality and respecting the need for you to set the pace of the work.

It is vital that you feel I can relate to you and identify with what you are bringing. If for whatever reason you feel this would be too challenging, I will do my best to put you in touch with other counsellors or therapists in my network who may be better suited to your needs.

Psychodynamic counselling is a form of therapy that explores how unconscious processes, and early experiences shape how you experience the world and may inform current issues and problems.

This means when working together I may encourage you to make links to the past. The intention is to support you in deepening and expanding your self-enquiry, processing feelings and providing an opportunity to move forward differently. I combine this with a trauma-informed approached to support you in processing and gently managing challenging material.

Alongside my clinical practice I have 18 years experience advising technology businesses on leadership hiring and coaching executives. This experience may be useful if you wish to explore how workplace dynamics or career issues may be affecting your wellbeing.

Psychodynamic counselling

How it works

Sessions take place for 50 minutes once a week on an ongoing basis, with regular reviews. Together we will agree a set time to meet. During your first session we will discuss your reasons for coming to counselling, and I will ask for your personal history. Together we can explore if counselling may be a good fit and how we may work together.

I work from safe, comfortable and accessible rooms at The Regency Practice in central Cheltenham. I also see clients online.

Fee: £55 per session. If you are interested to understand more about how we may work together then I offer a free initial 15-minute phone consultation.

I look forward to hearing from you!