my approach

I work with individuals and groups in private practice. I’m also employed in the public sector as a psychotherapist in a therapeutic community.

I commit to being fully present so I truly encounter the unique person in front of me. I tune in to your needs and pace.

Psychodrama psychotherapy hinges on the concept of ‘role’. We all hold many different roles in our lives. Some empower us. Others hold us back or diminish us. The reasons why these roles formed are often complex.

In my therapy room, together we explore and unpack the elements in your life that have led to certain roles developing. We think collaboratively about which roles are helpful, and which ones you may have outgrown and want to let go of.

There’s also the opportunity to briefly step into the role of someone or something else in your life, to explore a different way of seeing or behaving. This technique is called ‘role reversal’ and is gently introduced in sessions, when helpful. Role reversal allows you to see yourself from a completely new perspective. It can be especially helpful when we find ourselves stuck in repetitive thinking, as it invites new and creative insights to emerge.

In both my one to one and group work, we start with an assessment period. This is where we meet for between 1 - 3 introductory, stand-alone sessions. These sessions give you the opportunity to assess whether I’m the right therapist for you before committing to therapy. I also form a clinical picture of you and your world, which is helpful for us both.

Please read more about this process here.