My Approach

 

I believe that challenges can be seen as opportunities for growth and learning, and that looking at your past can help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the present. We all develop patterns in response to our experiences, and patterns also get passed down in families over generations. Some of these patterns are not helpful and are worth challenging.

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My main therapy approach is Schema Therapy, both for individuals and couples, and both for my adult as well as young clients. I also draw from Transformational Chairwork, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I am curious to learn about each of my client’s unique history, cultural, religious and spiritual background and beliefs, as well as neurotype, and integrate these aspects into an individually tailored therapy approach.

 

In my practice, the therapeutic relationship and alliance are key.   Based on trust and honesty, I help my clients to feel safe and seen, develop insight and self-awareness, identify and break free from unhelpful patterns, and heal from past disappointment or trauma, so they can develop healthier and happier relationships with others – and, most importantly, with themselves.

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Areas of interest of mine are PTSD, complex and intergenerational trauma; depression; anxiety; low self-esteem; perfectionism; personality disorders including Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder; burn-out; difficulties with body image and disordered eating; addictions; interpersonal and relationship difficulties.

 

I have a passion for providing support for those who support us on a daily basis and often experience immense stress and trauma in their line of work: first responders such as police, firefighters, paramedics, and defence personnel (active and retired).

I am a registered provider with the BUPA Open Arms program accepting ADF referrals.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

 

While Unfold Psychology & Counselling does not provide ADHD and Autism assessment, I am experienced in working with neurodivergent clients, and can assist when neurodiversity is suspected but not (yet) confirmed.