My Approach

My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins with safety — the safety to speak, to feel, to pause, and to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside in order to cope. Trauma affects both mind and body, so my approach brings together psychological understanding with gentle, somatic techniques that help the nervous system settle and recover.

A central part of my practice is Havening Techniques®, a psycho‑somatic method that uses calming, soothing touch to support the brain in reducing the emotional intensity attached to distressing memories. Havening works with the body’s natural mechanisms for creating a sense of safety, helping clients feel more grounded and less overwhelmed by past experiences.

I chose Havening because, after many years of working with trauma, I saw that talking alone wasn’t always enough. Trauma often lives in the body — in patterns of tension, hyper‑vigilance, or emotional reactivity that people can’t simply “think” their way out of. Havening offers a gentle, effective way to help the nervous system shift out of survival mode and into a place where healing becomes possible.

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My approach is:

• Trauma‑informed — your safety, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing guide every step.

• Compassionate and non‑judgmental — every story is treated with respect and care.

• Collaborative — we work at your pace, with your goals at the centre.

• Integrative — combining therapeutic insight with somatic tools to support both mind and body.

• Empowering — giving you practical techniques you can use beyond our sessions.

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Whether you’re dealing with a recent event or something that has stayed with you for years, my aim is to help you feel more in control of your inner world, more connected to yourself, and more able to move forward with clarity and confidence.