My therapeutic approach draws from psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, trauma and attachment based therapies. Traumatic and distressing life experiences can often lead to physical health symptoms, intense feelings of shame, fear or self doubt, increased anxiety in relationships and patterns of disconnection. I am interested in understanding a patient’s past and current life experiences, ways of responding to challenging situations and patterns of relating to themselves and others. I support my patients to find relief from suffering, create meaning from their life experiences and build deeper, more fulfilling relationships.

Psychodynamic therapy is a depth based form of therapy that focuses on increasing self understanding. Psychotherapy is a confidential space where thoughts, feelings, fears, dreams and desires can be expressed and explored within the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. To allow for a greater depth of exploration and the development of a trusted therapy relationship, I offer each patient a consistent therapy space on a weekly basis. Initial sessions will involve discussing presenting issues, the therapeutic process and obtaining a history of important events and relationships in a patient’s life. After this I work together with patients to understand their experiences and find new pathways for growth and healing.