What is psychotherapy?
With so many different professionals working in mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors) it can sometimes feel confusing to know which service is right for you.
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Psychotherapy is essentially a talking therapy, a space to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships in a safe and supportive environment. Psychotherapists and counsellors work with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, and while the titles are sometimes used interchangeably, training and approach can vary.
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As a professionally registered psychotherapist and counselling psychologist, I draw on both psychotherapy and psychological principles in my work. This means I focus not only on emotional support and exploration but also on understanding thought patterns, coping strategies, and the ways life experiences shape who you are.
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I provide therapy tailored to your needs, whether you are navigating significant life transitions, relationship challenges, identity questions, or the emotional impact of illness. Together, we explore the issues that matter to you and work toward practical insights and personal growth.
For a more detailed description of each profession and the key differences between them, visit the Counselling Directory webpage: "Understanding the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist and counsellor".
What is existential therapy?
My approach is integrative, drawing on several models, but primarily Existential-Phenomenological. This approach focuses on your experience of living, your choices, and the meaning you create in your life. Unlike therapies that focus mainly on changing behaviours or resolving past conflicts, existential therapy explores how you exist in the world, how you relate to others, and how you engage with your own sense of freedom and responsibility.
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In our sessions, we explore your experiences, your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and sense of self as they unfold in the present. The goal is to deepen your awareness, clarify what matters most to you, and support you in making choices that feel authentic and meaningful. Therapy becomes a space to reflect, explore, and gain insight, rather than simply addressing symptoms.
This approach is particularly helpful when facing life transitions, uncertainty, challenges with identity, or the impact of illness, but it can also support anyone seeking greater understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
For a more detail description of Existential therapy, visit the Counselling Directory webpage: "Existential Therapy".