Our children are many things to us. They trigger in us what may have been sitting in within us for a long time. They 'out' us as people. Before children it's a little easier to cope with some things or ignore some things. But when our children come along there can be no more escaping. Relationships can change and you can find out stuff about yourself that you were not even close to finding out before.
Some therapeutic work when we have children in my experience can be one of the richest times to get curious about ourselves and to explore what is showing up. And it can also be a wonderful way of indirectly supporting your children.
My therapeutic approach?
Integrative Methods
Drawing from multiple therapeutic modalities, I tailor our work to your specific needs. This allows us to adapt our approach as we uncover what works best for you.
Compassion-Focused
At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to fostering self-compassion. By learning to treat ourselves with kindness and understanding, we open doors to profound healing and growth.
Emotion-Honouring
I believe in the power of validating emotional experiences rather than rushing to change them. This approach allows for deeper self-understanding and more sustainable change.