About therapy
why therapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you by exploring the root causes of some of your difficulties which might be linked to events in the past. Relationship difficulties can be the cause of much distress and unhappiness. Past experiences can have their imprint in the present and can trigger old and repetitive patterns of behaviour which can leave one feeling stuck and in pain.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy and informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).Together, we pay attention to:
- repeating emotional patterns
- attachment needs and fears
- how past relationships shape present reactions
- how cultural, racial, and familial narratives operate both externally and internally
The aim is not to “fix” your relationship, but to help you respond with more awareness, emotional flexibility, and relational choice.You may still disagree. But you may find yourselves less stuck, less reactive, and more able to think together.
how it can help
By providing a safe and non-judgemental space, our sessions will enable us to look together at some of your difficulties with curiosity and compassion, helping you find clarity and a positive way forward. The process of therapy can be enriching and can support you in living a more contented and fulfilled life.
Who This Is For
This work may be right for you if:
- You are in an intercultural, interracial, interfaith, or multilingual relationship
- Conversations about race, identity, or family feel charged or avoided
- One of you feels unseen, misunderstood, or emotionally alone
- You are navigating a rupture, transition, or decision point
- You want depth and reflection, not surface-level advice
You do not need to arrive with a clearly defined problem.
Uncertainty itself can be a meaningful starting place.
couple therapy
Pursuing therapy as a couple can offer the opportunity to explore hurt and angry feelings in a safe and supportive setting. The insights offered in couple therapy can help to highlight unhelpful, destructive patterns of behaviour and create new, more fulfilling ways of relating. Talking confidentially in a non-judgemental space, in a collaborative way, can foster a greater sense of personal authority and well-being. Partners in a relationship can begin to feel more empathy towards each other and build a reflective understanding of what they each bring into the relationship.
individual relationship therapy
The focus of the therapy will be on the issues which impact intimate adult relationships. Whether you choose to attend therapy with your partner or alone, seeking individual relationship therapy can pave the way to finding a deeper understanding of yourself and of your relationship. Sometimes individual relationship therapy can be helpful in overcoming a breakup, commitment issues or anxieties surrounding your relationship.