I believe that all emotional distress is information from the self to the self. Emotions are present in all of us and at times will be extreme or dominant in their presentation. This high-volume emotional experiencing is telling you something, which needs to be heard and understood. By listening to yourself in this way, it can become clearer the relevant changes or adjustments in your life you may need to make.

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Emotions are therefore not necessarily experiences which need to be stopped, removed or suppressed. By doing this we are eliminating crucial information about what it is to be human and can increase the feeling of disconnection from ourselves.

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In the years I have been working with clients, I continue to meet people with curiosity. Instead of asking ‘what is wrong with you?’, I remain open to hearing the person’s experiences. I have watched how this has cultivated the opportunity for people to connect with their thoughts and feelings. By using the therapeutic space to do this, I have seen the person-centred experiential approach come to life through my clients. I have watched people develop into more accepting, authentic and honest versions of themselves.

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This has and continues to be an inspiring process to be involved with and brings great meaning to my life. I am continually grateful to encounter the courageous people I meet and hear their stories.

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I am passionate about continuing our understanding of a non-pathologising approach to distress as well as the evolution of the person-centred approach. My current research article 'A pilot qualitative study of a person-centered approach to eating distress in women' (2023) has been published in Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies. Click below to read it. 

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I am an Accredited Professional Registrant (PNCPS Acc.) of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), where my credentials, experience and standards of practice have been verified and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.