My Approach to Psychotherapy
I offer a compassionate, grounded and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship in which we can explore what is happening for you at a pace that feels manageable.
My approach is integrative and person-centred, with Core Process Psychotherapy at its heart.
Core Process Psychotherapy
Core Process Psychotherapy is a compassionate and holistic form of talking therapy developed and taught by the Karuna Institute. Recognised by the UKCP, therapists trained in this approach are accredited by the ACPP, a member organisation of the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College.
Rooted in the principles of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness meditation, and integrated with Western psychology, Core Process Psychotherapy offers a gentle yet profound way of exploring emotional and psychological wellbeing. It supports you in understanding the patterns, beliefs, and feelings that may be contributing to distress or limiting your ability to live fully.
At the heart of this approach is the belief that every person has an innate capacity for healing, growth and transformation. Therapy provides a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and deeper unconscious patterns with curiosity and care.
Through the practice of mindful awareness and a trusting therapeutic relationship, Core Process Psychotherapy encourages a more compassionate and accepting relationship with yourself. This can lead to greater self-understanding, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of connection with others and the world around you.
Whether you are facing a particular challenge, navigating a life transition, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, this approach offers an opportunity to slow down, listen inwardly, and discover new possibilities for wellbeing and growth.
Body wisdom
Bodyfulness
As babies, we naturally learn about the world through our bodies. However, as we grow, we often lose touch with this innate wisdom and overlook the signals our bodies are sending us. Sometimes, in an effort to cope with difficult feelings, we also develop ways of managing that leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves.
Embedded in my work as a psychotherapist is my ongoing interest in movement and somatic (ie relating to the body) discovery as a way of reconnecting with trust and belonging in our bodies. Drawing on my experience as a long term yoga practitioner and teacher, and my interest in Buddhism, I offer support for you to explore your relationship with yourself. Psychotherapist and author James Hillman talks about ‘home coming from estrangement’ which feels to me a helpful description of the potential growthful opportunity of this work.
Bodyfulness:
“An attentive, moment-to-moment awareness of bodily sensations, movements, and internal experiences, approached with curiosity, openness, and without judgment.”
– Christine Caldwell
My own experience has shown me that paying attention to what helps us feel grounded, supported, and alive can strengthen our ability to cope with life’s difficulties. When we nurture these sources of strength and wellbeing, we are often better able to navigate the challenges that life brings. While therapy can be a space to explore difficulties and pain, it is also an opportunity to recognise and cultivate the things that bring meaning, connection, and joy.
I love to walk, swim, and be in wild spaces. Singing in community brings me a lot of delight. I continue to explore and evolve my movement and stillness practices to support my own ongoing growth and development.
Not only what’s difficult
Therapy naturally gives us space to explore pain and difficulty. But I am also interested in what sustains you.
What helps you feel grounded? Where do you experience connection? What brings pleasure, meaning or a sense of being fully alive?
Noticing and nurturing these resources can become an important part of meeting life’s difficulties.
