How I Work

I work with people on a variety of issues, in particular around relationships, identity, trauma, abuse and life transitions. You can look at my experience and qualifications for more on these issues and other areas I can work with. I work in-person from my therapy room in North London (N19) and online, and offer open-ended or time-limited therapy.

Approach

My approach is consent-led and non-pathologising. This means I will always check in with you before trying a certain technique / approach, afterwards to reflect on how it was for you, and regularly over the course of therapy; and I will not treat trauma responses, identity or choices as evidence of a mental health problem. I actively understand that different identities and lived experience will shape how we experience the world and my approach considers the impact of systemic oppression on emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. I trust and value your lived experiences and the understanding you make of it. I work in a identity affirming, intersectional, collaborative, client-centred and trauma informed way.

Identity Affirming & Intersectional

I acknowledge, accept and welcome all aspects of your identity as a whole, with no expectation to justify yourself. I work holistically and know that it’s impossible to isolate any one part of your identity to understand your experience. I have a solid understanding of different sexualities, gender identities and relationship styles so you can explore your experiences, feelings and thoughts without having to do the groundwork of educating me first.

Collaborative & Client-Centred

What we talk about and how we work together will be a joint discussion. Do you respond better to challenge, warmth, or both? Are you interested in focusing on the here and now, exploring your past, or a combination? Do you find silences useful for reflection or triggering? Our dialogue will be open and collaborative as we talk about where you want to be in your life, how I can support you to progress towards this, and what will help you get the most insight and learning from therapy. I value your autonomy and expertise in yourself, and will always meet you where you’re at.

Trauma Informed

I will make space to listen to what helps you feel safe, physically and emotionally, and what I can do and not do that facilitates this and helps you feel most able to engage with therapy. By practicing in a consent-led way you have the control and choice for how to work together, as well as space to explore how it feels to talk about something or use a certain tool/technique. I will not pathologise your behaviours and will support you to find new coping strategies, if this is helpful.