Acceptance and Commitment therapy

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As an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioner, I help individuals notice both their external environment and internal sensations, increasing self-awareness within its connected system. This process encourages acceptance of the present moment, without judgment or immediate action. Through ACT, I promote psychological flexibility and guide clients in using mindfulness and acceptance strategies to identify core values and commit to actions that align with them. Clients are empowered to move beyond avoidance and resistance, fostering a deeper connection with themselves and the present moment. Through ACT, I support individuals in navigating life’s challenges, bringing acceptance and meaningful interconnectedness.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

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Marsha Linehan's Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps address internal conflicts and build skills in emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Combining cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness, DBT aids in managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It creates a supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences and develop strategies for challenges. By balancing acceptance and change, DBT fosters resilience and self-efficacy. Clients gain control over overwhelming sensations and influence their external connections. This enhances well-being and guides them toward greater balance. Ultimately, DBT promotes personal growth and fulfillment in life and relationships.

Parts work

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Parts work, based on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model by Dr. Richard Schwartz, explores the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit through implicit memory. Clients engage with different "parts" of themselves that influence thoughts, emotions, sensations and behaviours. This process helps individuals understand internal conflicts with curiosity and compassion, allowing them to interact with protective, polarised and vulnerable parts. By fostering dialogue among these parts, clients gain deeper self-awareness and integration, leading to inner harmony, authenticity, and improved emotional well-being and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), rooted in behaviourism, brings thought processes into view, connecting them with emotion and behaviour. This "top-down" approach helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns that cause distress. Using evidence-based techniques, I guide clients in developing healthier thinking and coping strategies. Gaining insights into thought processes requires a holistic understanding of being human, with acceptance playing a key role. Through collaborative exploration, we create actionable steps that foster efficacy and insight. This process inspires hope for lasting change and improves mental well-being.

Somatic EMDR Therapy

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Somatic therapy taps into the body’s intelligence, using a "bottom-up" approach to connect the body (Soma) to the mind. As Dr. Peter Levine explains, this method is crucial for psychological health, as physical sensations are foundational to well-being. It's especially helpful when trauma or chronic pain disrupts our connection to ourselves and others because sometimes words are not enough (Dr Pat Ogden, founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Method). Through mindfulness and body awareness, clients explore how physical sensations relate to emotions, releasing stored tension. Somatic therapy fosters safety, self-awareness, and emotional resilience, helping individuals restore balance and cultivate a deeper sense of embodiment and connection to themselves.