My Approach
As a psychotherapist, I work using a psychodynamic approach. I believe therapy offers a meaningful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of yourself by exploring how your thoughts, feelings, and ways of relating may be shaped by earlier emotional experiences.
My work is grounded firmly within the psychodynamic framework. Rather than relying on structured techniques or symptom-focused interventions, sessions focus on developing insight through thoughtful exploration of emotions, relational patterns, and unconscious processes. Central to this work is the therapeutic relationship itself, which provides a safe and reflective space for understanding and change to unfold.
Working psychodynamically allows space for depth, curiosity, and reflection. This approach is particularly suited to those who wish to understand themselves more fully and are open to engaging in therapy as a reflective and ongoing process.
“Kintsugi - "Is not just a repair method but also a philosophy: the belief that damage, cracks, and repair should not be hidden but become a treasured and honored part of an object's history. In fact, the piece becomes more beautiful for having been broken." —Kathleen Tessaro.
What is Psychodynamic therapy?
You may be wondering what psychodynamic therapy is and how it might help you. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on understanding how past experiences, unconscious processes, and early relationships continue to influence the way we think, feel, and relate to others in the present.
By gently exploring these patterns together, therapy can support greater self-awareness, emotional insight, and lasting change.
How may this help?
You might notice recurring patterns in your relationships, or find yourself feeling anxious or unsettled in certain situations without fully understanding why. If this feels familiar, you’re in the right place.
I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to explore these uncertain or uncomfortable experiences. Over time, through our work together, you may develop a clearer understanding of yourself, a stronger sense of self, and notice shifts in how you experience your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Together, we explore how these challenges may have developed and how they continue to affect your life today. My aim is to help you make sense of your experiences as an individual, beyond labels or diagnoses. While diagnoses can sometimes be helpful, I believe it is equally important to explore the personal meaning and emotional context behind the difficulties you may be facing.
Who I work with
I offer psychotherapy to young people (13 years +) and adults who may be experiencing difficulties related to academic pressures, relationships, anxiety, or depression. I have particular experience working with trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, recurring relational patterns, and questions of identity and culture.
I also work with individuals who have autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This can be explored further during the initial consultation and assessment, where we can discuss your expectations and consider together how a psychodynamic approach may be helpful for you.
If you are unsure whether a psychodynamic approach is right for you, this is something we can explore together during the initial consultation.