My Therapeutic Approach

My approach to therapy is integrative and multicultural, deeply rooted in Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy (PCT). This foundation emphasizes the core conditions of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard, creating a therapeutic relationship where the client is seen as the expert in their own life. The relationship is non-hierarchical, fostering mutual respect and collaboration.

Building on this foundation, I integrate a variety of therapeutic models to tailor the therapy to each client's unique needs. My approach is holistic, addressing the psychological, physical, and spiritual dimensions of the individual, while also being sensitive to their cultural background, neurodivergent experiences, and lived realities.

Key Theories and Approaches Integrated into My Practice

Deliberate Practice

• Deliberate practice is a powerful tool for counsellors and psychotherapists seeking to enhance their skills and improve client            outcomes. By focusing on specific areas for improvement, seeking feedback, and engaging in structured practice, practitioners can develop their abilities and adapt to the diverse needs of their clients. 

• Person-Centered Therapy (PCT/Rogerian Therapy):
  Developed by Carl Rogers, this non-directive approach empowers clients to explore and realize their potential in a supportive and empathetic environment.

• Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT):
  Created by Albert Ellis, REBT helps clients identify and challenge irrational beliefs, fostering rational thinking and healthier emotional responses.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
  CBT addresses the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, offering practical strategies to break negative cycles and improve daily functioning.

• Existential Therapy:
  Focused on the human condition, existential therapy explores themes of meaning, freedom, responsibility, and the inevitable challenges of life, encouraging personal growth and self-awareness.

• Logotherapy:
  Viktor Frankl’s approach emphasizes finding meaning in life, even amidst suffering, as a path to resilience and healing.

• Choice Theory/Reality Therapy (CT/RT):
  Developed by William Glasser, this model focuses on personal responsibility and the choices we make to satisfy basic human needs such as love, power, freedom, fun, and survival.

• Psychoanalysis:
  Rooted in the work of Freud and Jung, psychoanalysis delves into the unconscious mind to bring repressed emotions and experiences into conscious awareness for healing and insight.

• Attachment Theory:
  This theory examines how early life attachments influence emotional development and relationship patterns throughout life, helping clients understand and heal relational wounds.

• Gestalt Therapy:
  A present-focused, experiential approach that helps clients increase self-awareness and resolve unfinished business by re-experiencing and processing past events in the here and now.

• Motivational Interviewing (MI):
  A client-centered technique designed to enhance motivation for change by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalence, empowering them to make positive decisions.

• Multicultural Therapy:
  This approach takes into account cultural diversity, including race, ethnicity, neurodivergent experiences, spirituality, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, ensuring that therapy is inclusive and sensitive to each client’s unique context.

• Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP):
  NLP explores how top achievers organize their thoughts, language, and behaviours to optimize performance, helping clients reprogram limiting beliefs and habits for greater success.

• Mindfulness and Stress Reduction:
  Integrating mindfulness techniques to help clients manage stress, increase self-awareness, and foster a more balanced, present-focused mindset.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
  Encourages clients to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, and commit to actions that align with their values, leading to a more meaningful life.

I believe that therapy should be a tailored experience, continuously shaped by the client’s feedback and evolving needs. Recognizing that not all therapists are the right fit for every client is essential to ensuring the best outcomes. My commitment to ongoing research and professional development keeps my practice current and effective.

If you’re facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, or navigating neurodivergence, I’m here to help. My goal is to provide you with the tools and support needed to navigate life’s complexities and achieve personal growth.