I am an integrative and relational counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. My practice is trauma-informed from vast experience in a wide range of public and private services; when talking isn't enough, I incorporate somatic practices into my work, which can help you get out of your head and into your body. How can psychotherapy benefit you?I offer a safe environment in which you can:- express your thoughts and feelings- gain a deeper insight into the issues you face.It is my aim to help you find better ways to manage, or bring about changes in the way you think, feel and behave to improve your emotional wellbeing.Psychotherapy sessions are confidential. This means that you can talk about things you might not feel able to discuss with anyone else.PsychotherapyMy approach to psychotherapy is grounded in the person-centred approach (PCA), which is situated within the school of humanistic psychology. In the PCA, the emphasis is on the therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and the client, so it is a relational type of therapy.Intimacy CoachingIn 2020, I trained with the VITA Institute (Vital and Integrated Tantric Approach) as a sex, love and relationship coach, which has led to a more somatic and spiritual way of working. Imago Relationship TherapyIn 2023, I undertook training in Imago Relationship Therapy, which provides couples with a dialogic tool for improved communication. Although I have practised Imago for many years, my recent commitment to becoming certified means that I am once again a trainee. Recent trainings always bring many benefits to clients. I am a former higher education teacher at undergraduate and postgraduate level, teaching for a number of years in different universities. I mainly taught on humanistic and person-centred counselling degrees, and also taught Egan's Skilled Helper model. My teaching years mean that I have a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of a range of models and theories.