My therapeutic approach draws from relational, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic frameworks. These frameworks look at understanding how our early life experiences, relational dynamics, responses to challenging life situations and unconscious processes shape our sense of who we are and how we live our lives. I look at understanding the meaning of persistent symptoms and behaviours within the context of a patient’s life.

Psychodynamic therapy is a long term, depth oriented therapeutic approach with a focus on self understanding and relational healing. It is particularly helpful for individuals who are experiencing relationship difficulties and those who are seeking support to process painful life experiences. I meet with patients on a weekly basis as this supports the development of a trusted therapeutic relationship, provides emotional containment for distressing feelings and allows for a deeper exploration of psychic life. Initial sessions involve discussing presenting issues and obtaining a detailed history of important events and relationships in a patient’s life. After this I encourage patients to speak as freely as possible in sessions and we work together to understand the meaning of their thoughts, feelings and experiences.