Clinical Psychology

TYPICAL CONCERNS

Typical issues covered in sessions include:

  • Recovering from life traumas (loss & grief, illness or injury, separation & divorce)
  • Recovering from physical, emotional or sexual abuse (past or present)
  • Debilitating symptoms (depression, anxiety, anger, panic) which stop the person from living fully
  • Becoming stuck in a current situation or predicament, inability to make decisions (with relationship, career, study, family)
  • Parenting or step-parenting issues, postnatal depression (inc postnatal depression)
  • Managing transitions (work, relationships, career, stages of life)
  • Addictions (alcohol/drug, eating, sex)
  • Weight or eating problems, body image or gender identity issues
  • Difficulty tolerating anger and frustration

For over 35 years, I have helped people to:

  • overcome experiences of anxiety, depression & other mental health problems
  • recover their passion for living
  • clarify or revive their life purpose or direction
  • explore their creative potential
  • uncover joy and fulfilment

FIRST SESSIONS

I spend the first couple of sessions trying to gain a thorough understanding of the concerns you bring. This generally involves gathering information which allows me to understand the current problem or issues within a wider biographical context.  Towards the conclusion of these sessions, we can get an overview of the situation and discuss treatment options.

At this time we will also discuss whether we both feel we’re a good “fit” to work together, in terms of personality and approach.

On top of solid clinical skills, my approach has been influenced by training in psychoanalysis and modern mindfulness-based, meditative methods.