“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
FORGING A PATH TO TRANSFORMATION
For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to depth. As a child observing the world, I was captivated not by surfaces but by what lay beneath - the hidden currents that drive human behaviour and shape our experiences.
If you've found your way here, chances are that you're seeking something profound - perhaps freedom from restrictive patterns, clarity amidst confusion, or transformation that penetrates beyond superficial change. You might question whether your experiences qualify as "trauma", telling yourself others have endured worse. Let me be clear: your struggles deserve attention, regardless of how they compare to others'.
EXPERTISE BORN FROM RIGOROUS PURSUIT
Over two decades, I've immersed myself in cutting-edge psychological methodologies, not merely studying them but applying, testing and refining them through intensive client work. This rigorous pursuit has culminated in an approach that transcends conventional therapy limitations, delivering transformation you can experience, not just discuss.
My methodology integrates multiple powerful frameworks:
- Internal Family Systems
- Compassionate Inquiry
- Somatic Experience
- Behavioural Analysis
- Polyvagal Theory
This multidimensional approach doesn't just create intellectual understanding - it rewires your nervous system, creating change at the fundamental level where true transformation occurs.
AUTHORITY THROUGH LIVED EXPERIENCE
My journey hasn't been linear. I've navigated countries and cultural transitions, losses, parenthood, life reconstruction... These experiences haven't simply informed my practice - they've forged it.
What became unquestionably clear through my personal journey: feeling genuinely supported is non-negotiable for transformation. This understanding drives my commitment to create a space where profound work can happen safely and efficiently.
BEYOND PASSIVE THERAPY
I've systematically developed an approach that demands more because my clients deserve more. This isn't gentle, passive therapy - it is active, powerful intervention that challenges you to commit fully to your transformation.
While insight is valuable, it alone creates little change. My approach combines strategic insight with somatic work and emotional release - creating a comprehensive methodology that addresses your whole being. Throughout this process, your sense of safety remains my priority, not as coddling but as the necessary foundation for courageous work.
For those prepared to go beyond surface-level change and access the depths where true transformation occurs, I'm ready to guide your journey with precision and purpose.
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What I'm all about...
When I'm not working, you'll either find me throwing myself into something new, or doing one of my favourite things:
- Going for long solo walks in nature
- Being out and about with the kids
- Exploring new places
- Reading another book
- Spending time with our chickens
- Trying (really hard) to paint, dance Tango, or play the bass
- Growing edible stuff in the garden when it's season
- Camping trips in the summer (and always packing more than we need)
- Mountain biking with a group of enthusiasts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - now as a family
