My Therapeutic Approach

 Regardless of the setting of therapy, it is a professional process. You and your life experiences are treated with respect. My main way of therapy is co-creative and relational, and this means that the therapeutic process is developed together, right from the start.

It can be anxiety-inducing, if not outright intimidating, bringing your vulnerability to someone you don’t know in an unfamiliar place. This is why we, through Transactional Analysis, bring together a treatment plan, in order to provide a clear sense of what is needed from the offset. A treatment plan can also enable enough space to adapt and change throughout the therapeutic process.

The core of my training is in Transactional Analysis (TA) with a specialisation of Outdoor Therapy. TA was originally founded by Eric Berne, who sought to provide a deeper understanding of human behaviour. One of the core fundamentals of TA is the life position of “I’m ok, You’re OK.” This position is where individuals see both themselves and others in a positive light, and fosters healthy communication.

Most importantly, TA counsellors and psychotherapists believe that every person has value, is able to make conscious decisions about themselves, others and the world. These decisions can also be changed if we understand unhelpful patterns feelings, thoughts and behaviours.

Psychotherapeutic counselling also provides a deeper understanding in comparison to conventional counselling, as it integrates elements of psychotherapy into practice. 

Whilst counselling usually aids in managing symptoms of anxiety, psychotherapy looks at deeper reasoning behind the anxiety and the situations in which anxiety is triggered. I aim to use the best of both and adapt to your needs.

You can contact me on the Home Page. Alternatively, you can contact me directly by emailing hearthpsychotherapy@gmail.com.