Therapy with me is first and foremost a conversation.
While I draw on both pluralistic counselling and existential psychotherapy, our sessions are not about applying a fixed set of techniques or following a predetermined programme. Instead, they are a space to explore your experiences, thoughts, feelings, relationships and concerns in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Some clients come wanting support with anxiety, low mood, self-criticism or relationship difficulties. Others arrive feeling stuck, disconnected, uncertain about the future, or questioning who they are and what they want from life. Often, these experiences overlap.
Together, we take time to understand what is happening in your life and how you make sense of it. Through conversation, reflection and curiosity, we can begin to uncover patterns, assumptions, values and possibilities that may not have been immediately visible.
My approach is largely conversational rather than prescriptive. I am not likely to tell you what decisions to make or offer quick solutions. Instead, I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and the choices available to you.
At the same time, I recognise that every client is different. A key part of pluralistic practice is acknowledging that people need different things from therapy. Throughout our work, we can openly discuss what is helping, what is not, and how we might adapt our approach to better meet your needs.
What is Pluralistic Therapy?
Pluralistic therapy is based on a clear idea: there is no single right way to approach therapy.
Different people find different approaches helpful, and what feels useful can change over time. Rather than assuming I know what is best, I see therapy as a collaborative process.
Together, we explore your goals, preferences and hopes for our work, regularly checking that therapy remains relevant and valuable to you.
What is Existential Pscyhotherapy?
Existential psychotherapy focuses on what it means to be human.
Many of the difficulties we experience are connected to deeper questions about identity, freedom, responsibility, uncertainty, relationships, meaning and change. We may find ourselves wondering:
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Why do I feel stuck?
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How do I want to live?
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What matters most to me?
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How do I cope with uncertainty?
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Who am I becoming?
Existential therapy does not seek to provide definitive answers to these questions. Instead, it offers a space to explore them honestly and thoughtfully, helping you develop a clearer relationship with yourself, your values and the life you wish to create.