HOW I WORK

As a counselling psychologist, by definition, the aim of my work is to promote the personal, social, educational, career, and overall well-being of those with whom I work. I offer therapeutic interventions and assessments to prevent and alleviate some of life’s major challenges. 

I am thankful that my professional training has exposed me to a variety of therapeutic modalities and the ability to work across the age or developmental spectrum. As such, I have an array of theories and techniques from which to draw. 

Because I believe no two people or situations are the same, nor do I believe that there is a one-size-fits-all approach to working with people, I tailor make my therapeutic approach to suit the presenting problem and person involved. 

I work from a place of deep compassion and empathy and seek to treat all clients with unconditional positive regard. With adults, I am likely to draw from systems theory, person-centred theory, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches. With adolescents, talk therapy, drawing on various modalities and developmental theories is used in conjunction with creative approaches where appropriate. 

In 2021, I completed Levels 1 and 2 of my training in EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) conducted by the highly acclaimed Alexandra (Sandi) Richman. This training is approved by the EMDR International Association and by EMDR Europe Association as an accredited training fulfilling the highest standard of professional training in EMDR. 

While being grounded in psychological theory, what I believe to be more crucial in any therapeutic process is the relationships between a therapist and client(s). There needs to be a match between the two parties. The initial session provides a good opportunity to assess whether or not there is a goodness of fit. I am cognisant that I am not going to be the best suited person for every case that comes through my door and in such instances, I will happily refer clients to a more suited professional. 

I work collaboratively and holistically. I do not take on the role of the “all knowing expert” but rather that of a partner with whom one can journey and help navigate whatever it is that has led one to seek professional input. My approach involves working with other complimentary professionals (e.g. GP, psychiatrist etc.) to ensure we address a situation from all possible angles for the best possible outcome. 

My decade of experience had led me to a few particular areas of interest. While this is not an exhaustive list, I find myself working predominantly with the following challenges:

o Relationships (romantic and family);

o Early attachments; 

o Health/medical challenges; 

o General difficult life circumstances;

o Adjustment to significant change;

o Pregnancy and birth related challenges (i.e.: premature births; NICU stays; miscarriage and loss, etc);

o Postpartum adjustment;

o Crisis and trauma;

o Dysregulated mood; and

o Anxiety (generalised and specific)

Please note that I only work with clients who voluntarily engage in a process with me and I do not conduct assessment or write reports for legal/ forensic purposes. My engagement with clients is strictly therapeutic and I only offer individual therapy (i.e. not couples or family therapy).

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