Trauma focused Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) & Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
EMDR is a targeted and focused therapy that identifies the root cause of issues and dismantles the blocks that keep people stuck in pain. It is effective in the recovery of addictions, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, a wide range of phobias (eg: flying, dental, public speaking), anxiety, depression, early attachment wounding and relationship trauma as we all as multiple other mental health concerns. EMDR is an evidence based therapy endorsed by the WHO, NHS and NICE.
DBR is a powerful neuroscience informed psychotherapy that effectively treats symptoms and distressing emotions stemming from trauma, unresolved shock and attachment wounding. DBR activates and processes the neurophysiological sequence that occurred in the deeper regions of the brain and physiology at the time of the traumatic event. DBR can work without having to remember the trauma (often stored pre-verbally) and is effective even when the origins of a presenting trigger are unknown. The treatment clears shock that has been stored in the brain and body making space for a deeper profound sense of healing. Clients report this treatment to feel very healing and soothing.
In addition to EMDR & DBR I utilise a number of other trauma informed approaches to optimise healing; Sensorimotor psychotherapy, Comprehensive Resource Model and Internal Family Systems. These treatments, often combined and tailored to your unique needs, support the healing from physical pain, addiction, phobias, as well as treating trauma from distressing events (road traffic accidents, domestic abuse, medical trauma) & historical traumas (infancy and childhood attachment trauma, neglect, abuse, bullying etc).
Trauma focused interventions will support you to;
Tap into your own innate healing ability, process past disturbances & experience optimal wellbeing
Recover from PTSD & bring resolution from past trauma
Regulate your emotions & move beyond anxiety to a state of calm
Change negative thinking patterns into positive, compassionate thinking
Intensive sessions can be booked in 2, 4 or 6 hour blocks and are available in person or online for Individuals, couples and families. I work with all ages across the life span.
Couple therapy
As a Systemic Family & Couple Psychotherapist, Gottman Method Institute and Attachment & Trauma Informed EMDR Couple trained therapist I am passionate about finding creative ways to support your relationship. If you’re looking for something to heal your relationship, move on from it, or deepen your connection and nurture the love you have for your partner, you have come to the right place.
Couple therapy invites you to look at what is working well and what needs improvement. Our work together will provide you with a rich opportunity to create healthier communication patterns, understand and communicate your needs, heal from past hurts and view your relationship from a new perspective.
Our work together will support you to identify & resolve problematic patterns, experiment with new behaviours. You will learn to have better conversations, deepen your connection and build on communication skills. You will have an opportunity to understand the root of conflict with your partner and develop your skills in repairing and moving forward after arguments
I have completed training in sex therapy and incorporate a sex-positive, trauma-informed approach to working with individuals and couples around issues of intimacy, desire, sexual functioning, and relational dynamics.
I work with couples of all genders and sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+ relationships. My practice is a safe and affirming space for exploring connection, intimacy, communication, and relational challenges.
Family therapy
As a Systemic Family Therapist and trauma specialist I offer collaborative interventions to support your family to work through any transitions and difficulties you may be facing. Any number of events can put a strain on relationships for partners, parents and siblings. Life transitions, separations, losses, traumatic events, illness, mental health difficulties or any disruption to a family can result in conflict, isolation and fractured connections.
In family therapy we will work together to;
See things from each other’s perspective & move away from blame
Identify the issues that are affecting each member of the family
View your strengths, resources and resilience as a family
Develop new ways of communicating with each other
Learn how to create supportive environments for each other
Identify relationship patterns that are keeping you stuck
Support your child and deepen your attachment bond with them
Working with your child
Therapy for CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
As an attachment, family and trauma specialist I use various therapies and interventions to support your child to overcome distressing events or traumas from their life (eg: abuse, neglect, phobias, hospitalisations, bullying, behavioural issues etc). I draw on EMDR story work and creative systemic narratives that represent your child’s experiences for processing traumatic events in their life. As a trained Dyadic Development Psychotherapy practitioner I value the importance of humour and playfulness to create safety and containment. My therapeutic style is collaborative, curious, playful and empathic.
Our work will support your child to recognise their resilience, strengths and tap in to their ability to flourish and heal.
My work with younger children always involves the parent and child in sessions together. This collaborative way of working deepens the bond of attachment and supports your child to move through trauma in a safe way. I see teenagers on a one to one basis with intermittent family sessions with either or both parents to ensure they lend their perspective on the work being done with their child.
I work within local schools as a family therapist and EMDR child and adolescent consultant. I am a CORAM approved Adoption Support Fund therapeutic provider.
I have an up to date enhanced DBS and I am fully insured to work with you and your child.