_What can psychotherapy help you with ?
You may be seeking help to resolve a particular issue or shift a behavioural pattern, which you are unable to do on your own.  

You are having difficulty coping with a stressful or traumatic event, such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness or job loss.

You may be experiencing ongoing struggles with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, addictions or abuse, which impact and erode your quality of life.

You experience a sense of not knowing who you are, what your purpose in life is, or why you are not able to attain your goals and dreams.

What can you achieve through psychotherapy?

The therapeutic process has the power to unleash your own inner healing potential.

You can resolve and release old disfunctions, beliefs and issues, which still intrude upon your present life.

You can develop self-awareness, intuitive knowing, and the ability to access and express emotions.

You will depend less on rational thinking and learn to calm an over-active mind.

There will be a dissolving of body-armouring and energy blocks, which can liberate your passion and creativity and bring an aliveness and purpose to life.

Relationships can become more intimate and less problematic, as you develop communication skills, good boundaries and trust.

What I bring to the therapy session.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with a background in Bioenergetic psychotherapy and Self Psychology.

I bring a strong body orientation to my work, using Bioenergetic therapy techniques, such as breathwork, body focusing, grounding exercises, relaxation and physical and vocal release work, to understand and process body language, as it manifests in chronic muscle tension, adaptive postures, shallow or constricted breathing, somatic symptoms and energy blocks. I also incorporate aspects of Buddhist mindfulness meditation and Reiki energy healing.

Self Psychology explores the early childhood development of your sense of self, and how inadequate or intrusive parenting or traumatic events can distort and limit your ability to grow a healthy authentic self. We will look at your family history and life events and how they still impact your present life, you can connect to your inner child, and uncover buried memories, feelings, strengths and gifts. Journaling, drawing, dreamwork and the therapy relationship are all of value in building a strong and stable self.

The therapy room is a safe haven, where you can trust that complete confidentiality will be honoured. I offer a caring, supportive and non-judgemental environment, where you can work at your own pace and in a way that feels comfortable to you, to enable you to build confidence, learn healthy life skills, and empower yourself to find your particular path to health, wholeness and well-being.

I offer a free initial consultation and a sliding fee scale.