How I work

In my practice, I always aim to consider the bigger picture of your life, as I believe your experiences are deeply shaped by the conditions and contexts around you. I approach our work through a biopsychosocial lens, which means I look beyond immediate symptoms to consider the complex interplay of biological (e.g., health, genetics), psychological (e.g., thoughts, emotions), and social (e.g., culture, environment, relationships) factors that influence your overall well-being. This is important to always consider as it reminds us that we are a response to a system, not separate from it.

I like to reference Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) principles to conceptualise our experience. Although this is a simplification and our experience is much more nuanced, CFT shows that we often oscillate between three core emotional regulation systems: our 'drive system' (which motivates us for achievement and reward) and our 'threat system' (which activates fear, anxiety, and self-criticism). Through therapy, we aim to cultivate the 'soothing system' to bring about a sense of inner safety and emotional balance. This helps to generate inner kindness and reduce self-attack.

I also pay close attention to the relational patterns that emerge between us in the room. I believe the therapeutic relationship serves as a safe and immediate space where old, unconscious patterns often resurface. By focusing on these in-the-moment dynamics, we can explore how they play out in your life outside of therapy. This relational thinking helps to make insights tangible, supporting lasting change in how you connect with others and yourself.