Philosophy & style of therapy

I use an integrative approach meaning I work with you to meet you where you’re at. I use non-pathologising frameworks and am deeply informed by social justice activism and critical theory.

I draw from approaches including Narrative Therapy, Response-Based Practice, Internal Family Systems, and Existential models. These approaches allow me to be reflexive to the unique skills, knowledges and acts of resistance of each person. Central to my style of counselling is affirming the inherent dignity, choice and safety of every person.

You can find useful links to information about some of these approaches below:

https://dulwichcentre.com.au/what-is-narrative-therapy/ 

https://www.responsebasedpractice.com/

https://ifs-institute.com/ 

Areas of experience

I work with people aged 17 years and above. I work comfortably with a wide range of people and various issues they are responding to. My areas of interest and the issues I have the most experience with include: 

• Sexuality 

• Gender

• Self worth and self esteem

• Life transitions and crises 

• Stress

• Relationships

• Relationship with food and your body (Health At Every Size and anti-fatphobia)

• Spirituality  - particularly ‘ex-vangelicals’ and marginalised faith groups

Feel free to contact me and we can discuss my experience and capacity if you’re wanting to address a concern I have not listed.