For trauma and trauma-related symptoms, I primarily use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less triggering and easier to live with. I integrate other trauma-informed approaches where helpful, including the Flash Technique, EFT, CBT, hypnotherapy, and parts-based inquiry.

For some clients, especially when memories feel too overwhelming to approach directly, I may also use the Flash Technique. Flash is a minimally intrusive, evidence-based method that can reduce the distress associated with painful memories without requiring detailed discussion of the trauma. It can be used to support EMDR preparation, or as an alternative approach in its own right, depending on what best fits your needs and pace.

Parts-oriented therapy is a powerful way to work with the different aspects of us that hold emotions, beliefs, protective strategies, and trauma. These “parts” often developed for good reasons, but can become stuck in patterns that are no longer helping, or limit your sense of wellbeing and relationship. Drawing on approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ego State Therapy, parts work helps you build a compassionate relationship with your inner world, gently process traumatic material, and support lasting change. For many clients, this therapy offers a powerful way to heal significant patterns and core issues.

Counselling creates a therapeutic space of trust between the client and therapist that holds acceptance of where you are now. Using a person-centred approach, and a variety of psychotherapies, we can look at any aspect of your life that you feel needs attention or resolution. This therapeutic approach can yield significant clarity and resolution of long standing issues.

Hypnotherapy uses a combination of hypnosis and therapy to work with the unconscious aspects of the mind. As we come into a state of deep relaxation, the conscious mind relaxes, bringing the unconscious into the foreground to allow access to thinking, emotions or behavioural patterns at a deeper level.

Clinical hypnotherapy has had great success for many issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, smoking, weight loss, phobias, PTSD, insomnia, IBS, and pain control.