Therapeutic Approaches -

• A trauma informed approach that prioritises safety, trust and empowerment.
• A relational way of working which focuses on the development of an authentic and supportive relationship.
• Nature Connection - you can read more about this here.
• Mindfulness - through awareness and acceptance mindfulness techniques can support us in developing self-compassion, reduce stress and foster a deeper connection to ourselves, others and the wider-world.
• Existential philosophy, spirituality and meaning.
• Somatic and movement based practices - I believe experiences are stored in the body as much as they are stored in the mind and that movement and body-based practices can be a powerful way to work through psychological tensions.
• Creative work - We may use drawing, clay, metaphor or guided imagery if you choose to.
• ‘Parts work’ - Parts work is based on the idea that individuals have different parts of themselves and that those parts can be in conflict. I find it can sometimes be useful to use the language of parts work to facilitate a deeper exploration of your internal experience.
• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) aka ‘tapping’. Tapping is an evidence based method for supporting your nervous system to help reduce stress, anxiety, trauma, pain, and other emotional or physical issues. If you want to, we can use EFT as a complementary tool to support you in your counselling journey. You can read more about the standalone EFT sessions and packages I offer here.
• The ‘Power, Threat, Meaning Framework’ (PTMF) - the PTMF is a model for understanding psychological distress that is non-pathologising. This means it does not look through the lens of mental ‘illness’, or see emotional difficulties as disorders or flaws. Instead it sees them as understandable responses to the environment, relationships, or past experiences. It asks the question “what has happened to you?” rather than “what is wrong with you?”