About Therapy
“Steve was brilliant. He was easy to talk to, which I thought I would have problems with, as I don’t like talking about myself.”
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It can be hard to admit you need help and it takes courage to face up to problems. Therapy is unique in offering a safe and trusting relationship with someone who is focussed on you, but has no involvement in other parts of your life.
How do sessions work?
There is no set formula for sessions as everyone brings their own unique life experience.
As an Integrative Therapist, I believe in adapting my approach to each individual I work with. To this end, I draw on more than one therapeutic approach, allowing me to be flexible and truly attuned to the needs of the person I’m working with, rather than having a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Most importantly, I will be fully engaged with you and the process.
Together, we will work towards processing painful feelings, exploring underlying issues, challenging outdated and self-defeating behavioural patterns, ones which were necessary at an earlier stage but which no longer serve you.
Where there has been trauma, looking at the past can feel overwhelming and great care is taken to pace the work in a safe and manageable way. I have a thorough training in Somatic approaches to Trauma, and offer body-mind resources which help regulate the system so that the work is healing rather than harmful. This might involve breathwork, grounding practices and/or mindfulness for example.
What's the next step?
I offer a free initial twenty minute phone call or Zoom meeting, in which we can discuss what you’re looking for, as well as giving you an opportunity to ask any questions about how the process might work. If you feel happy to proceed, we can then arrange a first session either in person or online.
When and where?
Sessions last for 50 minutes and are usually held at the same place and time every week, although some flexibility can be offered around this.
How many sessions?
We can discuss this at our first session. Some clients may need a short course of therapy and come for six to twelve weeks, while others may require a more long-term and open-ended approach.
Please contact me with any questions.
As a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I am guided by, and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework.