Therapists
I am an integrative therapist, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to understand each person as an individual, rather than assuming that one approach will suit everyone. My background in psychology, philosophy, and psychotherapy has shaped my belief that our difficulties are often complex, with different experiences and perspectives influencing how we think, feel, and relate to others. I aim to offer a thoughtful, collaborative context where we can gain insight into what is happening for you and work towards a deeper understanding of yourself. My integrative approach is grounded in the Five Relational Model, which means that the relationship between us is at the heart of the therapy and is the factor that informs which therapeutic perspective and techniques will be most beneficial. I avoid arbitrary applications of a particular theory; instead, we will work together to understand your experiences, patterns and relationships, and explore what might help you move forward. The purpose and outcome of this integrative approach is to cultivate self-understanding, increase confidence in life decisions, and strengthen relationships with self and others. I generally work with clients who are experiencing: - Relationship difficulties (attachment) - Life transitions and existential questions - Difficulties with identity and emotion regulation - Stress and overwhelm - Recurring and challenging interpersonal patterns
Integrative approach As with most theories about things, there’s usually some truth to be found, even if the theory if flawed or incomplete. This is the central insight behind integrative therapy. Most of the psychological and psychotherapeutic theories tell us something useful about the human experience, even if the picture is incomplete. Integrative therapists work to identify which theories and therapeutic interventions might be most helpful moment to moment, instead of sticking to one in the hopes that it will capture everything the client is experiencing. More specifically, I tend to draw most on psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive theories to understand my client’s world, as well as some well established philosophical concepts. The theories Psychodynamic theory offers a powerful way to uncover unconscious patterns of interaction we have developed through our foundational childhood experiences. These psychodynamics often hide in plain sight and once noticed, can then be mastered and adapted into more helpful patterns of relating. Humanistic theory also brings something unique to therapeutic work; its view of the human being as innately orientated towards their growth potential. Humanistic psychotherapy therefore help clients to release the judgments, preconceptions, and expectations that may have been shaping their life into something other than what is really true, desired, and possible for them. Then, cognitive theories contribute yet another perspective on human functioning. These theories understand the individual in terms of our minds and thoughts - as they are in the present - without necessarily delving into the reasons and influences behind our thoughts. These psychological interventions are unparalleled in their ability to bring awareness to the way our thoughts shape our behaviours. These therapeutic methods help us to notice how we may be reinforcing the very problems we are attempting to resolve. Finally, the world of existential philosophy takes a step back and looks at the deeper, existential themes that are overarching our lives; themes like our sense of meaning, freedom, and isolation.
What I Can Help With My primary focus and areas of interest are attachment theory and personality theory; I am interested in formative relationship experiences, as well as the structure of personalities and temperaments. Attachment theories look at the patterns of relating that an individual tends to engage in. This can include relationships with partners, parents, children, friends, and colleagues. Personality theories look at the structure of psyche, temperamental dispositions, and our traits, to explain individual's thoughts and behaviour. This is useful therapeutically because most of our painful and difficult experiences are rooted in the the relational dynamics we are producing, whether these dynamics come from formative experiences or psychological characteristics. Combined, these interests have lead me to work with adults who are experiencing relationship difficulties, facing challenging life transitions, asking big existential questions, exploring their sense of identity (who am I?), struggling with feelings of stress, overwhelm (including anxiety and depression), and recurring interpersonal patterns that are experienced as unhelpful in day-to-day functioning. Experience My work experience began in the field of psychology and philosophy. I worked as a critical thinking and communication skills tutor at the University of the Witwatersrand after completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy. I then relocated to Ireland and worked in Dublin as an Assistant Psychologist at the Jung Institute for Free Analysis for Children and Adolescents. After moving to England in 2022, I worked as a Psychology Tutor both privately and at the University of Sussex International Study Center. Most recently, I have worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist at CHOOSEtherapy, an online U.K. based therapy service, and at The Therapy Clinic based in Hove. Qualifications 2026, Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Academy Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 2021, Trinity College Dublin Masters of Science in Applied Psychology 2019, University of the Witwatersrand Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Life Orientation 2018, University of the Witwatersrand Honours in Psychology 2017, University of South Africa Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy, Cum Laude In October 2026, I will begin my Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Academy.
Hove. Brighton.