I have a special interest and experience in three areas. Trauma, complex family dynamics, and the use of writing as a therapeutic tool. These areas have naturally developed over time through both my personal curiosity and additional training.

Trauma

I have a particular interest in working with trauma, including PTSD, complex PTSD, and dissociation. Trauma affects people in different ways, past experiences can deeply  influence present struggles. Together, we can explore the lasting impact of trauma and work to gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may feel lost, confused or overwhelmed.

PTSD and Complex PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD are areas where I have done additional training, but I’m continually learning how these conditions affect the mind and body. Whether your trauma stems from a single event or a series of prolonged experiences, I offer a space where we can gradually make sense of how it continues to shape your life.

Dissociation
Dissociation can feel like being disconnected from yourself or reality, and it often stems from the mind’s way of coping with overwhelming experiences. I work with clients who experience fragmented parts of themselves—parts that may feel distant, confusing, or even unknown. In our work together, therapy becomes a space to gently welcome these different parts and begin to get to know them.

Whether these parts hold painful memories, difficult emotions, or protective mechanisms, we’ll explore them with compassion and curiosity, allowing them to safely emerge at your pace. My approach is always centred around helping you understand these parts in a way that feels safe and supportive, creating a sense of wholeness and connection within yourself. This is an area of ongoing learning for me, and I am committed to deepening my understanding of how to best support you in this process.

Complex Family Dynamics

Family relationships are often at the root of our emotional challenges, and I’ve developed a growing interest in supporting clients through the complexities of difficult family dynamics. Whether it’s navigating emotionally unavailable parents, unresolved abuse, or sibling dysfunction, I aim to help you understand how these relationships continue to impact your present life and emotional wellbeing.

Many clients I work with have experienced the pain of growing up with emotionally distant, abusive or unpredictable parents. Perhaps your caregivers had mental health difficulties or addictions, perhaps they overworked making them unavailable.. While this is a challenging dynamic to unravel,  understanding of how these early experiences shape your adult relationships can be very helpful.

Writing as Therapy

Writing has become an important aspect of my therapeutic work, and I continue to explore its potential as a healing tool. I offer different forms of therapeutic writing for those who find expressing themselves verbally challenging. Writing can be a creative, reflective, and empowering way to process emotions. Therapeutic writing is not concerned with writing talent, you do not need to worry about spelling, grammar or style, this is about exploring and processing feelings.

Journaling and Transactional Writing
Journaling allows for introspection, while transactional writing provides a way to communicate thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to express directly. I find both to be valuable tools, and I’m continually learning new ways to incorporate them into therapy.

Poetic Writing, Storytelling, and Affirmative Writing
These more creative forms of writing help explore personal stories and reinforce positive self-expression. I’ve seen the potential these techniques hold for clients, and I’m excited to expand my understanding of how they can promote healing.

Legacy or memoir Writing
For those who wish to create something lasting, legacy writing allows individuals to reflect on their life’s journey. This is an area I am still discovering, and I approach it with curiosity and an open heart, eager to learn more about its therapeutic value.