How I work
I work from a Gestalt framework, which means the focus is on what's happening now, not just what happened then. There is no script or formal structure to our sessions, other than a care plan that I draft and refer back to throughout our time together.
The approach
Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach to psychotherapy. It's rooted in the belief that we understand ourselves best in the context of our relationships: with other people, with our environment, and with ourselves.
It's present-focused: we pay attention to what's happening right now, in the room, in your body, in the way you're talking about something. The past matters, but we work with it by bringing it into the present rather than just analysing it from a distance.
It's also phenomenological: I'm not looking to impose a theory onto your experience. I'm interested in what's actually happening for you and in helping you become more aware of the patterns you've built that once made sense and might now be getting in the way.
The relationship
Some therapists stay very much in the background. I don't. I believe the relationship between a therapist and client is itself therapeutic and that means that I'm genuinely present in it.
If something lands in a way that feels important, I'll say so. If I notice something in how you're holding yourself, or a shift in your tone, I'll bring it in.
I'll challenge you when challenging is helpful. I'll sit with you in the hard bits when that's what's needed.
What this isn't
I'm not going to tell you what to do with your relationship, your job, or your family. I'll help you understand yourself well enough to figure that out yourself.
I'm interested in what's underneath, what created the pattern, not just the pattern itself.
Real change takes time. I'll be honest with you about that from the start. If you're looking for something that works in three sessions, I'm probably not the right fit.
I'm paying attention, and you'll feel that. I'm not going to just sit behind a notepad and nod.
It depends. Some people come for a few months to work through something specific. Others stay for a year or more as the work deepens. I'd rather have an honest conversation about that than give you an answer that sounds good but doesn't fit your situation. We'll review progress regularly and it is important to note that you are not locked in.
The first session is a conversation, in which I might ask you a lot of questions to understand as much as I can who the person sitting across from me is. I want to understand what's brought you here, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping for. You'll also get a feel for how I work and whether it fits. There's no pressure to commit to anything in that first meeting.
I work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, other psychotherapists, GPs and specialists. I'm not a prescriber, but I understand the landscape and I won't dismiss or over-medicalise your experience. If I think something is outside my scope, I'll say so and help you find the right support. It is not within my remit to diagnose, prescribe, nor offer advice on prescription medicine.
For most of what I work with, yes, and research supports this, and my own experience confirms it. The relationship is what does the work, and that translates well online. That said, some people prefer in-person. I offer both, and we can find what suits you.
Everything you share stays between us, with three exceptions required by law: if there's a serious and immediate risk to your life or someone else's, and in cases of court order. Outside those situations, what you say in session is confidential. I'll explain all of this in writing before we start.
My fees are outlined on the fees page. Please note that for sessions booked through Demajo Medical, a clinic fee of €12 applies on top of my fee.
As an ethical requirement of my profession, I work under regular clinical supervision. Your material may be discussed, always anonymised, as part of my own professional development.
Next step
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