Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is no "right" reason to begin therapy. Some people come with a specific challenge such as anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of trauma. Others simply have a sense that something isn't quite right, or feel ready to understand themselves more deeply. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.

    If you're unsure whether therapy is the right next step for you, I offer a complimentary 20-minute get-to-know-you call. This gives us a chance to connect, talk through what you're looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

  • Person-centred therapy is based on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. Rather than directing or advising, my role is to offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.

    At the heart of this approach is the therapeutic relationship. When we feel genuinely heard, accepted and understood, we begin to create the conditions for greater self-awareness, healing and meaningful change.

  • Trauma-informed therapy recognises that difficult or overwhelming experiences can shape how we think, feel, relate to others and experience the world. Rather than asking, "What's wrong with you?", this approach gently asks, "What has happened to you?"

    Trauma-informed practice prioritises safety, trust, collaboration and choice. We move at a pace that feels supportive for you, always respecting your boundaries, autonomy and readiness. My intention is to create a space where you feel safe enough to explore your experiences without pressure or judgement.

  • Attachment-based therapy explores how our earliest relationships can influence the way we relate to ourselves, others and the world throughout life. These early experiences can shape our sense of safety, trust, self-worth and patterns of connection.

    By gently exploring these patterns within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship, we can develop greater understanding, strengthen self-compassion and begin to experience new ways of relating to ourselves and others.

  • Transpersonal Art Therapy is a holistic and integrative approach that recognises each person as more than the challenges they may be facing. The word transpersonal means “beyond the personal” — it refers to aspects of human experience that extend beyond our everyday thoughts, emotions and identity, and can include meaning, creativity, imagination, connection, values and, for some people, spirituality or a sense of something greater than themselves.

    Alongside our thoughts, emotions and life experiences, this approach honours these deeper dimensions of being as important aspects of wellbeing and healing.

    Creative expression can offer another way of exploring experiences that are sometimes difficult to put into words. Rather than focusing on artistic skill or creating something "beautiful," the creative process becomes a gentle way of accessing insight, self-understanding and new perspectives.

    Above all, Transpersonal Art Therapy honours your unique way of making meaning, recognising that healing looks different for everyone and that therapy is about supporting you to reconnect with what feels most authentic, alive and meaningful in your own life.

  • Not at all. Art therapy isn't about creating beautiful artwork or having ‘artistic’ ability. Creative processes are simply another way of exploring thoughts, emotions and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to express through words alone.

    Creative expression is always offered as an invitation, never an expectation. Many people choose to work entirely through conversation, while others find that incorporating creative processes brings new perspectives and deeper insight. Together, we'll find an approach that feels most supportive for you.