INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Psychology patient speaking to therapist

WHY THERAPY

The aim of therapy is to increase understanding and awareness, and to integrate it into everyday life. Whatever problem we experience we feel fragmented, disconnected and often hopeless and isolated.

Some people may feel empty, tired, lost or unlovable. Feelings of despair, loneliness, shame or grief can be overwhelming and powerful. Others have to wear a mask to hide their shame, and have a constant feeling of being inadequate and "different" from others, despite successful careers and achievements.

As individuals, we use different ways to cover our pain: food, alcohol, sex, work, computer games, or the internet. But despite a short feeling of relief, that pain always comes back.

"It's not a question of learning much. On the contrary. It's a question of unlearning much"

OSHO

MY APPROACHES

My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed, drawing on Janina Fisher’s Parts Work, and combined with Standard EMDR and Attachment-Based EMDR. Our work together will focus on understanding what is happening to you, why it is happening, and how to change repeating patterns that are no longer helpful—or may even be harmful

Attachment Based Therapy

Attachment based therapy is an umbrella for different approaches that are based on attachment theory (such as IFS, Sensorimotor therapy, EFIT and others). Attachment Theory puts an emphasis on attachment security - an indicator that predicts positive functioning. .

Attachment-based therapy dives deep, guiding you through the process of unraveling, understanding, and restructuring your emotional experiences. The ultimate goal is to achieve a "resolution" – a transformative shift in your relationship with yourself, replacing feelings of shame, hopelessness, self-blame, and anxiety with compassion, safety, acceptance, and connection to our different internal Parts.

Some of the areas it is effective with:

unresolved childhood trauma
recent trauma
relationship issues
anxiety (including social anxiety)
depression
low self esteem
prolonged and intense sense of shame and guilt
feeling of inadequacy
jealousy

Standard and Attachment-Based EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a unique, integrative therapeutic approach that is very different from traditional talking therapy. It is one of only two therapies officially recommended for PTSD treatment by both the NHS and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The core idea behind EMDR is that many of our overwhelming emotional experiences—feelings, thoughts, or behaviours that feel “too much” or out of proportion—are linked to unprocessed memories. When difficult events remain unprocessed, they continue to affect the brain and body in the present. EMDR helps by using Bilateral Stimulation (eye movements, gentle taps, or sounds) together with Dual Attention (bringing up images, memories, or sensations while paying attention to the stimulation). This process helps the brain reprocess traumatic experiences and release blocks that keep us caught in unhelpful patterns, limiting beliefs, and automatic reactions we often regret afterwards.

Unlike approaches such as CBT, EMDR does not require giving a detailed account of the traumatic event, prolonged exposure, or homework. For many people, this makes it a gentler approach that can bring results in fewer sessions.

Standard EMDR usually works with specific traumatic events that continue to trigger painful emotions, negative beliefs, or body sensations. The goal is to “unstick” these memories so they can be stored in a healthier way.

Attachment-Based (or Attachment-Informed) EMDR builds on this foundation but widens the focus:

It looks not only at single traumas but also at how early attachment and relationship experiences have shaped your sense of safety, self-worth, and ability to connect with others.
It pays special attention to patterns that often start in childhood - such as feeling unseen, unsupported, or unsafe - that may still affect you today.
The work involves both processing painful memories and actively building resources like self-compassion, trust, and the ability to feel safe in relationships.

In short: Standard EMDR focuses on reprocessing specific traumatic memories, while Attachment-Based EMDR also addresses the deeper impact of early relationships and attachment patterns. This makes it particularly helpful for people whose difficulties are rooted in childhood experiences.

ATTACHMENT-BASED EMDR CAN HELP WITH:

STANDARD EMDR CAN HELP WITH:

Trauma from abuse, accidents, violence, natural disasters, or traumatic birth
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
Distressing flashbacks or intrusive images
Traumatic loss, grief, or bereavement
Painful or overwhelming memories that feel “stuck”
Phobias or strong irrational fears
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms
Persistent health anxiety or fear of illness
Sudden panic responses or exaggerated startle reactions
Physical sensations linked to trauma (e.g. tension, pain, or body memories)

Difficult childhood experiences (neglect, emotional unavailability, inconsistent care)
Ongoing feelings of shame, guilt, or low self-worth
Relationship difficulties, including fear of rejection or abandonment
Struggles with trust, closeness, or setting boundaries
Feeling “too much” or “not enough” in relationships
Emotional triggers that feel out of proportion to the situation
Identity and self-esteem difficulties rooted in early experiences
Chronic feelings of loneliness or disconnection
Attachment-related anxiety or avoidance
Difficulties regulating emotions (e.g. sudden anger, overwhelm, or shutdown)