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Hello, and thank you for looking at my profile.

You may be here because something specific is troubling you – perhaps anxiety, low mood, difficulties in relationships, or a significant life change. Equally, you may not be entirely sure why you've started looking for therapy, only that something doesn't feel quite right. You don't need to have everything worked out before we begin.

I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø-accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor working with adults of all ages, couples, and young people from the age of 16. I work in person in Hurstpierpoint and at The Therapy Clinic in Hove, as well as online with both individuals and couples.

My work is rooted in psychodynamic thinking. I pay close attention not only to what you say, but also to what may be harder to put into words. Together, we may begin to notice patterns, recurring difficulties, and ways of relating that have developed over time. Rather than offering advice or quick solutions, I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your experience.

There is no fixed agenda for our sessions, and no single way therapy is meant to unfold. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to think with you about whatever feels important. Sometimes that means staying with something difficult or uncertain until it begins to make more sense. Often, change comes not through being given answers, but through discovering a different way of understanding yourself.

Sometimes, through being listened to carefully by another person, we begin to listen to ourselves differently. Rather than rushing towards explanations, I believe that becoming curious about your experience can open up possibilities for change that certainty cannot.

Alongside my work with individuals, I also see couples, offering a space to think together about patterns within the relationship, communication difficulties, conflict, or a sense of distance that may have developed over time. These session are available online or in person in Hove.

I offer a confidential and consistent space in which you can explore whatever may be troubling you, at your own pace. As a psychodynamic therapist, I am interested in how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships.

Through thinking together about what you bring, it can become possible to recognise patterns, make sense of difficulties, and begin to understand how they may be affecting your life now.

People come to therapy for many reasons: you may be feeling anxious, low, or stuck; struggling in relationships; or facing a significant life change. You do not need to have everything clearly defined before you begin. Part of the work is discovering what feels important and meaningful for you.

My approach is collaborative and attentive. I listen carefully and offer reflections that may help deepen your understanding of yourself. Over time, this can support greater self-awareness and open the possibility for change.

Sessions usually take place weekly at a regular time and last 50 minutes. I offer both open-ended and shorter-term work, depending on your needs.

The first session is a chance for us to meet and begin thinking together about what has brought you to therapy. You can say as much or as little as feels comfortable, and I may ask some gentle questions to begin to understand your situation.

It is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work and whether you feel at ease with me. There is no obligation to continue beyond this initial meeting.

Towards the end, we can think about whether it feels helpful to go forward and, if so, agree a regular time to meet. I will also outline practical details such as confidentiality, cancellations, and fees.

There is no formal assessment or paperwork required in advance. I may make brief notes during or after the session, in line with professional guidelines.