Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with people of all ages individually I also work with couples and with families face to face in Sheffield and online throughout the UK. I'm a qualified systemic psychotherapist with over 35 years’ experience in health and social care. I work with individuals, couples and families, paying attention to the whole context rather than just focusing on individuals in isolation.
I offer three areas of work separately or in combination with each other:
1. Individual therapy
2. Couples therapy
3. Family therapy
Personal Touch
Are you looking for a supportive therapist to work with you as an individual, couple or family?
• Would you like some time to talk with me individually about some difficult things and find positive ways forward?
• Are you a couple where things have become strained and you are looking to improve communication and understanding in your relationship?
• Are you a family where relationships have become challenging and you would like to talk together to rediscover some calm, connection and understanding?
If you're interested in how my therapy could help please contact me to arrange an informal chat to see if we are a good match for therapy.
I have over 35 years’ experience in talking positively with people of all ages who are having challenges as individuals, couples and families.
I specialise in positive and supportive work with people experiencing difficulties. I’m interested in working with you on your goals, discovering your strengths and finding new ways forward which offer hope and happier times.
Client Focus
I work with:
Children
Young people (13 to 17)
Young adults (18 to 24)
Adults (24 to 64)
Older adults (65 plus)
Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups
Background
I have over 35 years’ experience working in social care, the NHS and privately in talking positively with and helping people of all ages who are having challenges as individuals, couples and families.
Therapy Approach
I offer three areas of work separately or in combination with each other:
1. Individual therapy
2. Couples therapy
3. Family therapy
My work is based on Systemic Psychotherapy and within this I use methods including Narrative, strengths-based, emotionally focused and attachment informed therapies. I am registered with the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFSP) and United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I receive regular clinical supervision and engage in continuous professional development.
In individual, couples or family sessions I focus on the context of relationships past and present to identify your strengths as well as difficulties. I practice in an evidence-based way drawing on my practice and master's level educational experiences. I am collaborative and work alongside you and we can agree the frequency of our sessions and how many are needed. These may be face to face or online or a combination of both. I provide a safe space for us to explore and express strong emotions and at all times I work with the rich diversity of lives based on such areas as gender, race, ability, religion and sexuality. We can establish goals and review progress at regular intervals. I offer a free 15 minute telephone conversation to see if we are a good match for therapy. I work flexibly, for example when working with a couple I might work individually with one partner and work with different family members as required. I create a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship which aims to hear everyone's voice in a non-judgmental space where confidentiality is provided in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Therapies explained
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy centers on individuals’ narratives to identify their values and skills, encouraging reliance on their own competencies to address life problems.
Brief Therapy
Brief Therapy centers on specific problems and direct intervention, offering solutions within a short period.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy is designed to help individuals deal with complex emotions and develop better emotional regulation by understanding the roots of their emotional issues.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive, focusing on well-being, contentment, and fulfillment.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy is focused on building or rebuilding trust and centers on the relationships and bonds between people, particularly lasting psychological connectedness between humans.
Behavior Therapy
Behavior Therapy is a broad term referring to psychotherapy, behavior analytical, or a combination of the two therapies. It is focused on increasing the patient’s engagement in positive or socially reinforcing activities.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services, such as diagnoses, treatment options, and coping strategies for dealing with mental health.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a goal-directed collaborative approach to psychotherapeutic change that is conducted through direct observation of clients’ responses to a series of precisely constructed questions.
Systemic
Systemic therapy seeks to understand the individual in the context of the systems they are a part of, considering the interactions and relationships within families and other systems.
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