My Approach

At Essence Counselling, I believe counselling works best when it is a genuine collaboration. You bring your experiences, values, strengths and hopes; I bring professional knowledge, therapeutic skills and a willingness to meet you where you are.

My approach is grounded in humanistic, person-centred, existential and pluralistic counselling. At its heart is a belief that you are the expert in your own life and that meaningful change is more likely when you feel heard, respected and understood.

My training is pluralistic, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt my way of working to suit you, rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. We can explore together what feels most helpful — whether that is talking things through, developing practical strategies, gaining a different perspective, exploring patterns and emotions, or simply having space to pause and be heard.

I see counselling as more than addressing problems. It can also be an opportunity to develop greater self-awareness, reconnect with your values and strengths, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful and aligned with who you are.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to counselling — there is your approach.