Therapeutic Approach
I enjoy working with people to help them improve the quality of their lives. I continue to be impressed by people’s ability to overcome distressing and traumatic experiences.
I have training and experience in a variety of models of therapy. When we meet I will discuss with you what approach I think would be most helpful for you. Sometimes this might involve a combination of therapy styles. In particular I draw on dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness based therapies (MBT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy. I am happy to disucss any aspect of therapy from the first meeting.
What will the initial session be like?
During our first session we will discuss the issues that brought you to therapy and you will be able to get a sense of whether you would like to work with me.
By the end of the first session I hope for us to reach some shared understanding on the issues to be addressed. I will also discuss with you my ideas on how we could approach therapy. The approach I suggest will depend on the issues you bring, and your preferences. Examples include: learning to identify and change automatic ways of thinking and behaving; learning skills to understand and deal with painful emotions; learning new ways of relating to others; finding ways to deal with traumatic memories; and making sense of confusing aspects of your life. Sometimes a variety of these approaches is useful.
Making Contact
When we first speak by phone I will ask some brief questions to get a sense of what you want to address. If your issue is outside my areas of knowledge, or if I do not have space I will try and suggest someone more appropriate. Currently my therapy and supervision practice is only available on THURSDAYS and is based in Morningside. Trainings, lectures, and team consultations are available by negotiation.
Fees
$190
per session (Individual therapy)
$200 per session (Supervision)
I usually charge for missed appointments if not cancelled within 24 hrs
prior to the appointment.