Personal Therapy in Hythe, Kent

The therapy that I offer is rooted in philosophy and inspired by nature. I support you in reflecting on your life as a whole, and work with you to identify the parts of your life that feel disruptive, painful or stuck. When you’re ready, we then focus on moving forwards towards something personally meaningful, connected and authentic.

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My therapy, in a nutshell…

– I believe that there are often possibilities that we haven’t considered.

– I believe that our past influences us, but cannot dictate who we are today and that who we are today, does not need to be who we are forever.

– I don’t consider there to be a ‘perfect way of living’ and I believe that we must each find the path that works best for us; trial and error is a given in both life and therapy.

– I believe that we all have the capacity to live a rich and meaningful life and this is made more likely when we engage our agency and accept responsibility for our choices.

The (slightly) longer version…

An existential-integrative model of Therapy

As a therapist, I help people reflect on their life as a whole weighing up their experiences and identify areas that are stuck or causing difficulties. My ultimate goal is to help you work towards something personally meaningful which means that for each person I work with, the therapy will take a slightly different shape. I believe that every person is unique and needs different things at different times. So, I collaborate with my clients to find the most helpful areas to focus on during therapy.

I have a particular interest in existential ways of working, which for me, recognises that we’re all doing our best to navigate an existence that can be everything from euthoric to terrifying. I believe that in order to live an authentic life, we need to accept the things that we have no control over and embrace those moments when we can make choices, exploring possibilities and taking responsibility for our own lives.

I’m not a prescriptive therapist, so if you’re looking for someone who will give you techniques, and exercises, I might not be the best fit for you. Instead, I aim to support you in engaging with your life as honestly as possible and working toward something personally meaningful.

Because of my reflective and broadly focused style, I usually work with clients over the long-term (20 sessions or more), however, we can decide together what the best way forward is and there is no need to commit to any particular length of time.

Ways that we can work

Outdoor Therapy

Current working hours: 9am – 5pm, Mondays – Thursdays
(Hours change with the seasons to accommodate daylight)

Outdoor therapy is a holistic way of working that is based outdoors and in natural, open spaces. As well as helping you to address the stuckness, difficulty, and pain in your life, it promotes a sense of wholeness by reconnecting with the authentic and ‘wild’ parts of self that have been squashed down over the years. Outdoor therapy is more than an extension of the traditional therapy space and holds to the idea that the world (other people, birds, rocks, weather, the sea) cannot be separated from the human experience and therefore, these ‘co-therapists’ are welcomed as part of the process.

In practical terms, this way of working is often described as less intense and is particularly suited to people who struggle in a formal, face to face setting (or perhaps you simply love being outdoors).

If you are unsure whether this is right for you, you are welcome to book an initial session to try it out. If you decide you would prefer indoor sessions, that’s no problem at all.

Indoor Therapy / Counselling

Current working hours:
9 – 7pm, Mondays – Thursdays

Sometimes the weather is just a little too challenging for outdoor work or you might simply prefer a more private setting.

When working indoors we will be based in a confidential, bespoke therapy space in Hythe, Kent. We have access to a whiteboard and creative materials if that suits your way of working.

Working indoors is a little more direct and we will use the therapy space to discuss, make sense of and process your feelings, thoughts and experiences. I use the same model regardless of where I work and you can expect a flexible, nurturing experience, that supports you in working through anything that you choose to bring to the session.

Regrettably, my indoor space is not ideal for some people: for example, the footpath is not wheelchair accessible there are no toilets available on-site. I will make accomodations where possible, so if you believe that we can make it work or you would like to assess the site yourself, feel free to reach out.

Fees

Sliding fee £50 – £75

I offer a sliding fee to make my service more accessible, so please let me know if you are a from a low-wage household, a student or you are a trainee therapist.