How do you
want your life
to be?
Let's explore that question together...
Have you been trying to ignore, think and talk your way out of your problems? Has it been effective for you?
It's natural to want to "solve the problem," but sometimes our instinct to fix things can become a problem itself, especially when it comes to our inner struggles. This often looks like avoiding, distracting ourselves, suppressing, or over-analyzing what troubles us. While these strategies might offer temporary relief, they usually fall short in the long run. Instead, facing our difficulties directly, embracing the uncertainty, and exploring our feelings can lead to deeper understanding and genuine change.
Therapy can guide you to be present with your experiences, accepting things as they are, and focusing on what truly matters to you. By facing life as it unfolds and embracing your genuine emotions, you can begin to create a life that holds deep meaning for you. Real change occurs when we begin to understand ourselves where we're at and how we relate to ourselves and the world around us.
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What's Therapy All About?
A lot of people think of therapy in this way:
• You have “something wrong” with you and need help
• You go to a therapist and they “tell you” what to do
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In reality, good therapy is a collaboration – a team effort. You might need my support and guidance, and I need your willingness to be open to the process of therapy. Trust is essential, allowing you to share your true feelings about life and therapy itself. You can be assured that I won’t judge whatever comes up during our time together. While I can’t make changes for you, I can help you navigate the obstacles and challenges that hold you back from living the kind of life you value.
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My Approach to Therapy
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I use two primary approaches. The first is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – an approach that can be summed up by the saying, “We can’t think ourselves into new ways of living – we have to live ourselves into new ways of thinking.” I also use Existential Psychotherapy, which explores the meaning of our struggles and leads us to realise we have the capacity to make choices at any point of our lives, regardless of our situation.
While both of these approaches encourage us to open up to our experiences and take steps toward leading a life that reflects what we value, in our work together, what's most important to me is that you feel supported as we work on whatever holds you back from living the kind of life that's meaningful to you.
Client issues I primarily work with include: grief & bereavement, anxiety and relationship issues, existential issues, personal growth and development.
My areas of interest are: grief and bereavement, anxiety, existential issues, mindfulness, and post-traumatic growth.
