Counselling and Psychotherapy for relationship and other issues

There's increasing recognition today that psychological problems are an inevitable part of life, rather than a symptom of failure or not coping. Whilst clearly antidepressants and other drugs have their place, most of us prefer to understand what's making us so unhappy, so that we can take constructive steps to change things for the better. Consequently more and more people are turning to therapy and finding what a valuable resource it can be.

Existential psychotherapy takes the position that anxiety is an inevitable part of life, and that fears are best dealt with when we gain the courage to honestly face up to them. As your therapist I can be a powerful ally on this 'facing up to' journey. We can look together, without judgement, to find out what's gone wrong and equipped with new insights, a path forward will start to emerge.

Counselling is, of course, of value at any stage of life. I find myself working with many people who are having difficulties with forming or maintaining relationships. It's natural to long for closeness and intimacy with a partner, or even simply real friends, but sadly unhelpful patterns or habits may sabotage our efforts and keep us lonely and isolated.

As well as being a qualified homeopath for many years, I also work with groups and individuals using a systemic approach. This combination of knowledge and understanding enables me to be more balanced and effective as a therapist. I can offer you homeopathic remedies, at no extra charge, to help you physically and emotionally to deal with life's challenges. In addition, the systemic lens allows me to appreciate that your free will is often undermined and limited by the powerful family forces around you.