Therapy Options

Why people come to therapy

Everyone comes to therapy for a reason. There is something you are holding on to, experiencing, or conflicted by that needs attention. Therapy gives it space, takes it seriously, and helps you find a way through.

We also come to therapy because we have a sense that we might get further with overcoming our struggles if we don’t try to do it alone. So at the heart of therapy is the relationship between us.

Therapy is a two-way conversation built on trust, curiosity, and respect. I bring my reflections and observations when they may be helpful, offering new perspectives while always supporting your autonomy. Together, we explore what will best support your growth, clarity, and well-being.

Choosing the right approach for you

Some people flourish with having open-space in therapy for exploration, whilst others benefit from structured, goal-focused sessions. Others find a combination of both works best. When you begin therapy, we can discuss which approach—or mix of approaches—feels most supportive for you.

Structured, Goal-Focused Therapy

Structured therapy is about working toward goals that are meaningful to you. These goals might be more emotional, more practical, or a combination of both.

When the focus is emotional, we might explore areas such as managing difficult feelings, self-criticism, inner conflict, or challenging relationships with others. In this work, I draw on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to help you cultivate a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify your values and take conscious, choiceful steps toward living in line with them.

You might also have more practical goals. Working on these in therapy gives you a chance to notice and explore your emotional relationship with these goals, understand what might hold you back, and create more balanced expectations and sometimes make difficult choices that align with your priorities.

Goals you set may or may not be Buddhist-related. For clients interested in integrating their practice, goals could include:

• Developing personal ethics in line with the Eightfold Path

• Working with personal precepts to create balance in your life

• Progressing with meditation or other spiritual practices

Goals that aren’t directly related to Buddhism are equally welcome, and might for example be around improving everyday self-care that can be a challenge for so many people.

Together, we take time to clarify what matters most to you, set realistic goals, and decide how I can best support you and how you can best support yourself.

Supervision

If you are a qualified therapist in the UK and would like to explore working with me as your supervisor please get in touch to discuss this with me. I work with therapists of all modalities and I work in a supportive way to help you confidently develop your unique offer as a therapist.