As a highly relational, feminist and collaborative counsellor who takes the approach of walking alongside you, I seek to create safety and trust and foster an authentic and non-judgemental space. I believe each person has their own inner wisdom, self-knowledge and resources and will support you to re-connect to yours.
I acknowledge the impacts of intersecting forms of oppression and disadvantage on people’s lives and see the importance of addressing internalised self-blame and shame due to oppression. At times, our inner resources are not enough and I will support you to connect into services to expand support networks.
We will create an equal power relationship. This means demystifying the counselling process, making it transparent and offering you choices every step of the way.
We will focus on and draw out your strengths and capacity, working with you to increase your resiliency, self-esteem and confidence.
Connection is key to healing. Connection to our emotions, bodies, needs, thoughts, and feelings; connection to others and connection to our communities. I will support you to increase your feeling of connection.
I draw on compassion and empathy through mindful listening and holding a genuine presence with you in our sessions.