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Counselling Techniques I use
Every person’s story is unique, so I tailor each session using approaches that best fit your goals, pace, and personality. My work is grounded in evidence-based methods and guided by empathy, reflection, and practical application.
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I believe in psychoeducation which is helping you understand what’s happening inside you mentally, emotionally, and physically so that healing becomes something you actively participate in, not something that simply happens to you. In our work together, you’ll learn tools and strategies to self-reflect, make sense of your experiences, and be empowered in your own healing.
Mindfulness & Somatic Tools
Mindfulness and somatic (body-based) tools help clients connect with their inner experiences by bringing gentle awareness to thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. These approaches support emotional regulation by calming the nervous system and grounding individuals in the present moment. Practices may include breath awareness, guided visualizations, or movement-based grounding. Over time, they can ease anxiety, improve self-awareness, and strengthen the ability to respond rather than react to challenges. These tools are especially helpful for those dealing with stress, trauma, or feeling disconnected from their bodies or emotions.
Gestalt-Informed Therapy
Gestalt-informed therapy helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment. Instead of focusing solely on the past, it encourages clients to observe how past experiences may be influencing current feelings, behaviours, and relationships. Experiential tools like the “empty chair” technique provide a safe space to explore unresolved emotions or internal conflicts, with the support of the therapist. This approach is especially helpful for those feeling stuck, emotionally disconnected, or seeking deeper self-understanding and more authentic relationships.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, especially early relationships, shape your present thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It helps uncover unconscious patterns that may be keeping you stuck, often without you realising it. Through a safe, reflective relationship with your therapist, you’ll gain insight into recurring themes and emotional blind spots, allowing for deeper healing and long-term change. This approach is especially helpful for those facing complex emotions, relationship struggles, or long-standing patterns they want to better understand or shift.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a practical, widely used evidence-based approach that helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected. It focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with more balanced, realistic ones. This shift in thinking can lead to healthier emotional responses and behavioural choices. CBT is collaborative and practical in nature, typically involving exercises and strategies that can be applied to daily life. CBT is especially effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and other mood-related concerns, and it empowers individuals to take an active role in their own growth and healing.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) centres on identifying strengths, resources, and possibilities rather than analysing problems. Instead of exploring what’s not working, it helps clients clarify what they want their life to look like and take small, practical steps in that direction. Through questions that highlight exceptions, successes, and moments of resilience, clients begin to see that change is already happening, often in subtle ways. SFBT is especially helpful for those seeking short-term, goal-oriented support or wanting to build confidence in their ability to create meaningful shifts in their lives.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps clients understand the different “parts” of themselves—such as protective parts, overwhelmed parts, or parts carrying old emotional wounds. Instead of trying to silence these inner voices, IFS encourages meeting them with curiosity and care. Through this process, individuals connect with their core Self - the calm, wise, grounded centre within them. From here, healing becomes possible as parts feel seen, supported, and unburdened. IFS is especially helpful for those feeling conflicted internally, struggling with self-criticism, or seeking a more compassionate relationship with themselves.