Question 1

Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)

Accepted Answer

Space to talk openly without judgment.PCT is based on the idea that people do best when they feel understood and not judged.  In sessions, this looks like having space to talk openly, at your own pace, with someone who listens carefully and helps you make sense of what’s going on.  It’s about supporting you in understanding yourself better and finding your own way forward without pressure or being told what you “should” do.

Question 2

Psychodynamic Therapy

Accepted Answer

Understanding patterns and past experiences.Psychodynamic work helps you understand patterns – especially ones that keep repeating.  It looks at how past experiences, relationships, and early messages shape how you feel and react today.  Many people find this helpful when they notice themselves getting stuck in the same cycles, feeling triggered by certain situations, or struggling with emotions that don’t seem to “match” what’s happening.  It’s about connecting the dots so things finally make sense.

Question 3

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Accepted Answer

Practical tools for thoughts, feelings, and actions.CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions.  It helps you notice unhelpful thinking patterns (like assuming the worst or being hard on yourself) and learn practical ways to shift them.  People often find CBT useful when dealing with anxiety, stress, or low mood because it offers clear tools you can use day-to-day.

Question 4

Existential Therapy

Accepted Answer

Exploring meaning and personal freedom.Existential Therapy helps you explore life's deeper questions - purpose, choice, and what truly matters to you.  It's about understanding how you relate to yourself, others, and the world, especially during times of uncertainty or change. This approach helps you find meaning, build resilience, and live more authentically, even when life feels complex or directionless.

Question 5

Shadow-Self / Inner Critic Work

Accepted Answer

Understanding self-doubt and old messages.Shadow-Self / Inner Critic work helps you understand the parts of yourself that are hard to look at – the self-doubt, the inner critic, the old messages that say you’re not enough, or the reactions you don’t fully understand.  Instead of pushing these parts away, therapy helps you get to know them, understand where they came from, and learn to respond to them with greater clarity and compassion.  People often find this work deeply relieving because it helps them feel less “at war” with themselves.

Question 6

Choice / Reality Therapy

Accepted Answer

Focusing on what you can control.Choice Theory looks at what you can control – your choices, your reactions, and the steps you take.  It’s helpful when life feels overwhelming or when you’re stuck in patterns that aren’t working.  This approach helps you make decisions that feel more aligned with what you want and need, rather than reacting out of habit or under pressure.

Question 7

Creative Therapy (Adults)

Accepted Answer

Expressive tools when talking isn’t enough.Creative Therapy gives adults different ways to express what’s going on, especially when talking alone feels difficult or not enough.  This can include writing, imagery, objects or simple creative exercises that help you explore feelings in a clearer, more accessible way.  It’s not about being “artistic”; it’s about finding new ways to understand yourself.

Question 8

Play-Based Therapy

Accepted Answer

Age-appropriate expression.Play-based – Children express themselves through play, not long conversations.  Play-based therapy uses toys, stories, drawings, sandtray, games and creative activities to help children show how they feel and what they’re experiencing.  It helps them build emotional tools, feel understood, and learn ways to cope with big feelings or changes – and all in a way that feels natural and comfortable for their age.

Question 9

Mindfulness Therapy

Accepted Answer

Slowing down and responding rather than reacting.Mindfulness – helps you slow down, notice what’s happening inside, and respond rather than react.  It’s useful for anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and busy minds.  This approach includes simple grounding tools, breathing techniques, and awareness practices that help you feel more settled and present in your day-to-day life.

My Approach

I will draw on a variety of different approaches depending on what you’re dealing with.

Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)

Psychodynamic Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Existential Therapy

Shadow-Self / Inner Critic Work

Choice / Reality Therapy

Creative Therapy (Adults)

Play-Based Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy

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