I'm driven by the positive results I've observed in my clients as they progress through therapy, overcoming their problems, developing new skills, and building a life that they want to live.  Many clients come to see me after struggling for years with their problems with little or no support, either as a result of being socially isolated or due to them keeping their problems hidden from family and friends.  I find it enormously rewarding to help clients understand their difficulties within the context of their history, identifying their existing skills and establishing positive routes out of their suffering.  

I have a personable style, being friendly but also compassionate and professional.  It is often reported that the therapeutic relationship is as important as the type of therapy that is offered; I value the significance of the relationship I have with my clients, and my warmth, honesty and understanding help me to foster these connections.  I have a relaxed and welcoming manner which makes clients feel understood, respected, and at ease throughout the course of therapy.  I believe that it's essential to provide a discrete, trusting, and confidential environment, so I prioritise these factors to help clients feel safe, supported, and validated.

Therapy isn't necessarily an easy process, and the decision to acknowledge problems and begin to work on them is often painful.  I value the commitment that clients make to work on understanding and managing their difficulties.  I recognise the courage and honesty that clients demonstrate by coming to therapy and their willingness to be vulnerable during the different stages of therapy.  To respect this willingness, and as an indication of the professional commitment that I make to my clients, I act with integrity, trustworthiness and reliability at all times.