My Therapeutic Approach

Psychodynamic therapy works by exploring how unconscious patterns, early relationships, and past experiences influence current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through open dialogue and reflection, the therapist helps clients identify recurring themes, emotional conflicts, and defenses that may be shaping their present experiences. By bringing these patterns into awareness and understanding their origins, clients can gain deeper insight, develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, and experience lasting emotional change.

Attachment-focused therapy explores how early caregiving relationships shape a person’s sense of safety, self-worth, and ability to connect with others. When attachment needs were inconsistently met, individuals may develop patterns such as fear of abandonment, difficulty trusting, emotional withdrawal, or heightened sensitivity in relationships. This approach helps clients recognize how these patterns show up in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors today. Through a consistent, supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can experience new ways of relating, build emotional regulation skills, and develop a more secure sense of connection with themselves and others.

Person-centred Therapy is a humanistic approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes the client's inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. This therapeutic approach focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The therapist fosters a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can gain insight, self-acceptance, and personal empowerment. Person-centred Therapy encourages individuals to tap into their inner resources, facilitating self-discovery and positive changes aligned with their values and goals.

EMDR is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. It works by using guided bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements or tapping—which activates the brain’s natural information-processing system. This process allows stuck or unprocessed experiences to become integrated with more adaptive thoughts and emotions, reducing their intensity and helping the nervous system return to balance.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is an innovative and transformative approach to psychotherapy that views the mind as a complex system of sub-personalities or "parts." Through IFS therapy, clients learn to explore and understand the various parts of themselves, each with its own unique emotions, beliefs, and motivations. By fostering a compassionate and curious relationship with these parts, individuals can heal internal conflicts, reduce emotional distress, and cultivate greater harmony and integration within themselves. IFS offers a holistic framework for personal growth and healing, empowering individuals to access their innate wisdom and resilience to navigate life's challenges with authenticity and grace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced and highly effective form of psychotherapy aimed at helping individuals overcome challenges by addressing the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Through CBT, clients work collaboratively with a trained therapist to identify and reframe negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to distressing emotions and behaviours. By gaining insight into these patterns and learning practical strategies and skills, individuals can develop healthier coping mechanisms and achieve lasting positive changes in their lives.