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Monday: 11am - 9pm

Tuesday: 9am - 9pm

Wednesday: 11am - 9pm

Thursday: 10am - 8pm

First and foremost: I will listen to you without judgement. I encourage you to simply come as you are.

I am trained in both psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. Simply put, this means that we can explore your early life and family dynamics that have been internalised and how they may play out today, as well as other unconscious patterns. This also means that I attend to what arises in the here-and-now between us, and that I will strive to create an environment where you experience empathy, as well as an unconditional acceptance towards you and whatever you may bring. I will also tell you how I feel impacted by you, or any words or images or feelings that come to mind whilst listening to you.

I also have an interest in existentialist psychotherapy, which focuses on how we make meaning of our experiences and lives in general. This approach may help you to explore key facets of what it is to be human (such as death, isolation, freedom and meaninglessness), and to evaluate your world and your place within it. 

I hold a Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Edinburgh, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (COSCA Accredited) from the University of Edinburgh, and an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health from the University of Edinburgh.

The combined approaches I have trained in means that I work relationally. This means that our relationship is what will drive change, or as the existentialist psychotherapist Irvin Yalom put it, ‘it’s the relationship that heals.’ Rather than offering direct advice, solutions or tools, I will meet you where you are at, offering a collaborative approach where we can explore together. If it feels right, we can also work creatively in sessions with art materials or with writing. 

I work one-to-one with adults and also offer therapy in French. I offer weekly or fortnightly sessions. While I am happy to accept enquiries from anyone who is interested in what I have to offer, I have particular experience of working with new parents, men struggling with issues around masculinity, neurodivergence, grief, relationship difficulties and existential crises or identity issues.

I also have a particular interest in working with individuals who have left religions, or high-control groups or organisations. I also have experience of working in the prison service, and welcome enquiries from anyone who has been impacted directly or indirectly by this. I also enjoy working with counselling trainees. 

Our first session will be spent getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. I will ask you about what brings you here, any previous experience with counselling/psychotherapy, what we will be working together towards, your childhood and family relationships, medical history, current lifestyle and questions related to risk. You are also welcome to ask me questions about how I work and what I offer.