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Tuesday evenings:  5pm-7pm

Thursday afternoons:  2pm-7pm

Friday mornings:  10am-1pm

If you're looking for a serious, quiet, dressed in a suit therapist, I'm not for you.  Whilst my interventions and approach are tailored to a client's specific needs, I'm always the same. I enjoy humour and laughing in a session, especially when we can recognise it's not being used as a defence. I believe the answers to most of our dilemmas aren't complicated and find tremendous beauty in simplicity. I like taking a lot of my cues from nature and trust my clients have all the resources already available to them, I just provide guidance and honest reflection.

I have lots of books on my shelves but haven't read one of them cover to cover since I was forced to in secondary school. I don't believe in a world of 'shoulds' and encourage this practice with my clients.  I'm not afraid to walk the difficult path through trauma and discomfort and I ensure my clients feel uniquely supported every step of the way on their journey. If I don't think I'm the right fit for you, I'll be sure to communicate this and refer you to someone I trust.

There is no 'right' or 'best' therapy, only what's right and best for you at the time you come in for treatment. My training as an integrative therapist allows me to dip in and out of different therapeutic interventions depending on what you need. Sometimes you want or don't want a certain approach, which is where my years of experience in different modalities comes in. I appreciate being able to psycho-educate clients on what's available and what style of therapy we might want to try, especially if you've had therapy before and didn't find it beneficial.

I pride myself on transparency and honesty and never take for granted the intimate nature of my work. My clients trust me to be a guardian of their most hidden worlds and providing that confidential space, free from judgement is something I greatly value.

I enjoy working with clients ready to be challenged and ready to do the work! And that work might entail laughter as well as tears. I appreciate people willing to push their boundaries and work in creative as well as traditional ways.

Having an internal conflict? Let's get those opposing sides to talk.

Struggling to assert yourself? Here are practical skills that produce results.

Tried so many therapies before but still depressed? Okay, let's uncover what your story is through psychodrama and change the narrative.

These are just a few ways I might work with you...

In your first session, I'll take a complete history from you (an assessment) which will include personal information like your DOB, relationship status, etc. as well as what's brought you into therapy.  This will include me formulating an approach for treatment and sharing with you where we will start the work.

I'll ask for some background information including your family history, medical history, education, work, current and previous relationships and if there's any history of abuse or neglect. We'll talk about suicidal risk (if you are currently or have ever experienced ideation/intent/acted) and any other relevant details that help me get a fuller picture of you and your life.

I'm aware this sounds like a lot, however, I ensure the first session is kept to the 50 minutes and find that not every detail of your life is necessary. In fact, the first session is usually a great way for us to discover what we want to narrow down on and clarify what you'd like to accomplish in treatment.