I am a BACP Senior Accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who combines a robust theoretical training with warmth, kindness & insight. I work with both individuals & couples/relationships of all sexualities.I value the importance of being clear, honest & human as a therapist. I don't believe that therapy should feel intimidating or mysterious. I'm always happy to explain things if you feel confused & I encourage clients to be open about what they need from me.I see therapy as a collaborative process - you invite me to help you (as an individual or couple/relationship) to make sense of things. Through careful listening, genuine empathy & creative thinking, there is potential for us to come up with new insights together. Therapy is not about an expert offering generic solutions. It's about working together to see yourselves more clearly.Therapy is about entering into a safe relationship with a non-judgemental person where you can be honest & vulnerable about who you really are & explore the aspects of your life that feel as if they're blocking you from reaching your full potential. It's you that sets the pace & it's you that chooses what you're ready to share & explore.I am trained integratively which means that I have expertise in more than one counselling theory, which I then integrate to provide a flexible & tailored approach. Being competent in several different approaches allows me to work with the most diverse range of people & problems. No two people that come to see me for help will ever be alike, so it's important to be able to think openly & flexibly about the best way to work with someone.I believe in therapy as a way of getting to the heart of what drives a person or a couple/relationship to do and feel the things that they do, & to unlock new & healthier ways of living. The applications of it are endless & the potential for positive change is enormous.