Why Therapy
Sometimes life breaks its promises, and we have to renegotiate our relationship with everything.
Sometimes we feel a call to reimagine our life and reassess the goals and priorities of this ‘one wild and precious life’.
Sometimes old wounds start to trip us up as they call out for deeper healing.
Getting to know yourself
Sometimes life breaks its promises, and we have to renegotiate our relationship with everything. Gathering ourselves and finding courage to go on in the face of big setbacks can feel quite overwhelming.
Sometimes we feel a call to reimagine our life and reassess the goals and priorities of this ‘one wild and precious life’. Negotiating radical shifts in life can bring up existential questions and fears.
Sometimes old wounds start to trip us up as they call out for deeper healing. When early traumas are triggered in our present relationships they can bring unexpected bursts of rage, shame or sadness, leaving us feeling alone just when we most need connection.
There are so many self-help gurus out there with brilliant advice that we can imagine a few clicks will help us tackle these issues alone. I know from my own experience that though all the answers we need are probably out there, having a partner in crime is an irreplaceable resource.
A dialogue
I see therapy as a collaborative process, where we build a shared basis of trust, respect and safety. Within this atmosphere of care, you can develop confidence in yourself and find the inner wisdom needed to face difficulty.
Soul Care
The term ‘psychotherapy’ could be translated as soul-care, and my own path has included a spiritual dimension, exploring dreams, imagination and archetypes. I don’t see this as necessary for everyone, but it forms the background of my therapeutic work.