My Counselling Approach

I offer a safe, supportive space where counselling is shaped around you. Below you’ll find a little about the approaches I use and how they might support you.

My Counselling Approach

No two people experience the world in the same way, so I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I weave together Person-Centred Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and my training in supporting people with aphantasia to create a space that feels right for you.

Sometimes that means focusing on your strengths and stories, other times it means slowing down and listening closely to what feels important in the moment. Above all, I aim to offer a safe, compassionate relationship where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you explore what matters most to you.

Approaches I use:

Person Centred Therapy

Person-Centred Therapy is built on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. Rather than me giving advice or directing where we go, this approach creates space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

At its heart is the understanding that when we feel truly heard, accepted, and understood, we naturally grow and heal. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy and respect, helping you connect with your own wisdom and inner resources.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy is based on the idea that we all carry stories about ourselves—stories shaped by our experiences, relationships, and the world around us. Sometimes those stories can feel heavy or limiting, as if they leave little room for change.

In Narrative Therapy, we explore those stories gently and look for new perspectives, strengths, and possibilities that may have been hidden. You are not the problem—the problem is the problem. This approach values your knowledge, your voice, and your unique way of making sense of the world. Narrative Therapy can help you reconnect with your strengths, rediscover what matters most to you, and create new stories that feel more empowering and life-giving.

Aphantasia

What is Aphantasia?
Aphantasia is the term used to describe when someone is unable to create mental images in their mind’s eye. For example, if most people are asked to picture an apple, they can “see” it in their imagination—its shape, colour, or texture. Someone with aphantasia understands what an apple is but doesn’t experience a visual picture in their mind

Aphantasia isn’t a disorder, but rather a natural variation in how someone experiences their inner world. Aphantasia can affect not only visual imagination but also the ability to recall sounds, smells, and sensations. For some, it has little impact, while for others it can shape how they remember, imagine, or process emotions.

How Counselling Can Support People with Aphantasia
We all experience our inner world in different ways. If you live with aphantasia, some common therapy techniques—like guided imagery or visualisation—might not fit. That’s completely okay. In our sessions, I’ll adapt approaches to suit your way of thinking and experiencing, whether that’s through words, body awareness, or practical tools that feel more meaningful and comfortable for you.

If any of these approaches sound like they might be a good fit for you, Please get in touch using the contact form. Together, we can find the path forward that feels right for you