About me

Hello, I'm Stephanie - a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. I’m known for my ability to offer a warm and accepting rapport. Whatever your reasons for wanting support, I provide a welcoming, non-judgemental space for you to confidentially explore whatever you wish to. Psychotherapy can be challenging, and creating change is not always easy, but working with someone you trust can make the process less daunting. I offer a free telephone or zoom session prior to our first meeting so we can start to get to know one another a little and where you can ask any questions you might have.

My approach to individual therapy

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, my framework is holistic and draws on a range of different approaches. These take into account your upbringing, culture, past and present relationships, physical and mental health concerns and (where relevant) your spiritual beliefs. My aim is always to treat you as a unique person. Though putting a name to what you are experiencing can sometimes be helpful, the way I work seeks to move away from mental health 'labels', and to help you explore how you see the world as an individual.

Our first individual session

I don't believe there is a 'one size fits all' approach, so don't have a 'checklist' to complete at our first session. Rather, the questions I might ask you are informed by the issues you're bringing to therapy, and also how you are feeling on the day. Typically, I will encourage to you tell me more about what is going on for you in your own words. I might make some enquiries into your past and childhood experiences, but I remain aware that you will share only what you feel safe sharing. I see our first session as an opportunity to help provide you with that sense of safety.

My specialities