Soulful and Compassionate Relational Therapy
Overview I provide a professional, stabilising and tenderly human space for those navigating life’s profound transitions. With 17 years of experience in the NHS, working in spiritual care, I am deeply experienced in sitting with the ‘big’ questions—grief, identity, and the search for meaning. My private practice Archipelago Psychotherapy, is rooted in the belief that while we may feel fragmented—like isolated islands in a sea of confusion—the process of being witnessed and accompanied in therapy can help you build your sense of inner and outer connection, encouraging growth and vitality.
How I Work: A Relational Approach
I work Relationally, meaning I value the ‘aliveness’ of the connection between us in the room. I blend several approaches, including Attachment Theory, Jungian Depth Psychology and Relational Psychoanalysis, paying close attention to both your current life challenges and the symbolic world of dreams and imagery. We move beyond ‘fixing’ symptoms; we examine the repetitive patterns and family scripts that helped you survive but also kept you stuck. My goal is to help you move from an ‘edited’ version of yourself toward a sense of wholeness and authentic personhood.
Areas of Specialism
· Midlife & Life Transitions: Supporting those who feel their ‘old map’ no longer fits their current terrain. That could be quarter-life, midlife issues involving career, relationship issues or changes in role.
· Family Dynamics & Relational Trauma: Untangling complex histories, particularly where narcissistic or borderline structures have impacted your development.
· Grief, Loss & Meaning: Professional, pyschological holding for bereavement and existential crises allowing the depth of your pain to be witnessed and processed.
· Somatic Awareness: Honouring how the body bears the unspoken burdens of trauma and stress.
Logistics & Fees
· Standard Fee: £75 per 50-minute session.
· Insurance: Registered provider for Aviva, AXA, Vitality, and WPA. If you have health insurance, please contact your provider and request a pre-authorization code to see me. My Provider Numbers are: Aviva [600189024]. AXA [AC08251] , Vitality [SP125451] and WPA [921528701].
· Location: In-person consultations at the Tower Clinic, Cookridge. Make an enquiry on 0113 267 2067 or via the Online Referral Form.
A Note to New Clients
‘Taking the step toward therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you feel you’ve been ‘holding it all in.’ My first priority is to build a safe, responsive rapport where your whole self can begin to be heard. Whether you are in a crisis of meaning or struggling with repetitive relationship patterns, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. I invite you to reach out for an initial consultation to explore how we might work together.’
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