Therapy

The goal of therapy is to help the individual gain and maintain autonomy. Therapy is best for people who want to address the emotional and psychological roots of their issues, heal past traumas, and create new ways to deal with life that support improved self-esteem and mental health. The individuals will generally then become more able to rely on themselves to identify and examine various thoughts, behaviors and emotions which might hinder the ability to thrive.

The atmosphere that supports sessions is one of comfort, security, and respect. When a positive relationship is forged between the therapist and the person seeking treatment, this often provides a model for subsequent relationships developed outside of the therapy arena.

Couples therapy

Communication is at the heart of a good relationship and it is here that I concentrate my couples work. Our closest relationships can provide us with great contentment and happiness, but they can also be a source of great anxiety and isolation when problems arise. Problems in relationships often reflect underlying difficulties from each individual's experiences in earlier life. Among other things, my aim as a couples therapist is to establish what lies behind the current difficulties, both conscious and unconscious in order to facilitate change.