Background
🌀 My Therapeutic Practice: Rooted in Sustainability, Creativity, and Connection
My approach to psychotherapy is deeply informed by a rich background in environmental sustainability and permaculture. These disciplines affirm a powerful truth: when the right conditions are present, growth and abundance are our natural orientation. Permaculture—a design philosophy inspired by the intelligence of natural ecosystems—reminds us that true health and vitality are only sustainable when all living beings around us are thriving. We are not isolated individuals but part of a vast, interconnected ecosystem with the capacity for deep health, connection, and wellbeing. When others suffer, we feel it too.
Psychotherapy, in this light, becomes a way of tending to our return to authenticity. It’s not just about cultivating a well and contented individual—it’s about nurturing a being in meaningful relationship with the wider world.
🌬️ Beyond Words: Somatic and Breath-Based Healing
When appropriate, I integrate somatic practices and breathwork into our sessions, especially when working with trauma. These modalities help us anchor in the present moment while gently exploring the past. Our time together may not always revolve around talking; instead, we may invite stillness, presence, and embodied awareness.
“If I’m not talking, I’m wasting my session.”
This is a common concern I hear from clients. Yet often, there can be plenty of talking with little true connection. What happens when we simply are with another person—without words, without performance? In the absence of constant dialogue, we begin to tune into what is felt rather than what is said. When we stop talking, we start listening—deeply.
🎨 Creativity in the Therapy Space
I hold a degree in Fine Art, and creativity remains central to my therapeutic practice. While this may occasionally take the form of drawing or mark-making in the therapy room, the deeper creativity lies in the spontaneous, alive nature of the therapeutic encounter itself. I often liken psychotherapy to painting freely or even stand-up comedy—both are in-the-moment, improvisational acts that, without pretense, give rise to something unexpectedly beautiful.
I value the relational nature of therapy. Relational psychotherapy explores what it means to be in connection—with others, with ourselves, and with the more-than-human world: weather, trees, birdsong, plants, pets. In the therapy space, this challenges the idea that we exist in isolation, reminding us of our constant impact on and by others.
This can be unsettling, especially when we often feel alone or disconnected. My own therapeutic journey has revealed how difficult it is to stay in relationship—with people and the world—particularly when the urge is to withdraw. Yet choosing to remain present, even in a challenging world, is a powerful act of resilience.
My Training & Experience
With over nine years of experience in private practice, I hold an MA and a Professional Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy. My training spans a rich tapestry of psychological theories—both classical and contemporary—developed over the past century.
🧠 Relational & Integrative Approach
I draw from a wide range of modalities, including person-centred, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic (Freud), self-psychology, systemic, existential, transpersonal (Jung), and eco-psychological perspectives. These are woven into a client-led, relational process that honours your unique story. Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all—it’s a tailored, holistic experience designed to meet you where you are.
🌿 Eco-Psychological Perspective
I explore the profound relationship between human well-being and the natural world, recognising that disconnection from nature can be a root cause of both psychological and ecological distress. This lens invites a deeper sense of belonging—to ourselves, to others, and to the planet.
🧩 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
My work is informed by IFS, which complements eco-psychological approaches by helping us understand our internal “parts.” This fosters a sense of inner wholeness and opens pathways to connection with something greater than ourselves.
💛 Trauma-Informed & Inclusive
I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed lens to my practice, supporting individuals navigating:
PTSD and complex trauma
Sexual abuse and abusive relationships
Addiction and recovery
Grief, loss, and bereavement
Eco-anxiety and activist burnout
Oppression, discrimination, and identity-based trauma
Chronic and life-threatening illness
Eating disorders and body image struggles
Menstrual cycle awareness, miscarriage, and abortion
Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism)
Emotional and developmental trauma
Relationship and intimacy challenges
Technology and social media overwhelm
🕸️ Honouring the Complexity of Human Experience
While these themes may feel exhaustive, they are not limiting. You may resonate strongly with one, or find yourself spanning many. Human experience is rarely linear—it’s layered, interconnected, and evolving. There may be aspects of your story I haven’t named here, and they are welcome in our work together.
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