Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a depth-oriented approach to understanding and addressing emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties. It focuses not only on current symptoms, but on the underlying patterns, experiences, and meanings that shape how you feel, think, and relate.

In my work, psychotherapy may explore:

• Long-standing emotional patterns
• Early life experiences and attachment
• Trauma and its ongoing effects
• Identity, self-worth, and meaning
• Relationship dynamics

Psychotherapy is often medium- to long-term, allowing space for insight, emotional processing, and integration. The therapeutic relationship itself is a central part of the work and provides a safe, respectful environment in which change can occur.

How Psychotherapy, Counselling and Hypnotherapy Approaches Work Together

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all model, my approach is integrative and responsive.

Depending on your needs, therapy may involve:

• Counselling to stabilise and support current challenges
• Psychotherapy to explore deeper patterns and emotional roots
• Hypnotherapy to access subconscious processes and reinforce change

Some people work primarily in one modality, while others move fluidly between approaches over time. The pace and direction of therapy are guided collaboratively, with attention to safety, readiness, and your personal goals.

Evidence-Informed and Trauma-Aware Practice

All work in my practice is grounded in contemporary psychological understanding and trauma-informed principles. This means:

• Prioritising emotional safety and consent
• Respecting your nervous system and capacity
• Avoiding re-traumatisation
• Working at a pace that feels sustainable

Hypnotherapy, when used, is applied carefully and only where it supports the overall therapeutic process.

What to Expect

Therapy sessions provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what matters to you. Sessions may involve conversation, reflection, emotional processing, skills-based strategies, or guided experiential work, depending on the approach being used.

You do not need to know in advance which type of therapy is “right” for you. This is something we can explore together in the early sessions.

Is This Right for You?

These approaches may be helpful if you:

• Feel stuck in repeating patterns
• Are struggling emotionally or psychologically
• Want to understand yourself more deeply
• Are seeking change that feels meaningful and lasting

If you are experiencing acute crisis or require immediate support, I will discuss appropriate referrals or emergency options with you.

Next Steps

If you would like to explore psychotherapy, counselling, or hypnotherapy, you’re welcome to book an appointment or arrange a complimentary introductory session. This offers an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your needs, and decide whether this approach feels like a good fit for you.

You may also wish to explore:

• Our Therapeutic Approach
• What We Help With
• Hypnotherapy Explained
• Online Counselling