Online sessions offer the same personalized support as in-person counselling, with the convenience of attending from your own space.

There are a few differences to consider. Connecting through a screen can make it harder to pick up on subtle body language, and some people prefer the connection of meeting face-to-face. You'll also need a private, comfortable space and a reliable internet connection. Certain therapeutic exercises may be adapted for virtual sessions.

Neither option is necessarily better. What matters most is choosing a format where you feel comfortable, connected, and supported.

You decide what you share. You can let me know when something feels too difficult, ask to slow down, or change the focus. We can begin by building trust and exploring what would help you feel more supported.

You don’t need to know which type of therapy to ask for. We’ll discuss what brings you here, what you hope will change, and what has or hasn’t helped before.

I draw on different approaches to support your goals. We’ll check in about how the work feels and adjust together.

Early experiences can influence what we believe about ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we respond to stress. Exploring these connections can help us understand why certain situations feel especially difficult or why familiar patterns keep repeating.

For example, if expressing your needs once led to criticism, you might now find it difficult to ask for support. Recognizing that connection can create space for self-compassion and opportunities to practice something different.

Understanding a pattern gives us a starting point. Together, we can notice when it shows up, explore what purpose it has served, and practise new responses. This might involve setting boundaries, communicating your needs, working through painful experiences, or building skills to manage overwhelming emotions.

Attachment is the emotional bond we form with the people we turn to for comfort, care, and safety. Our early experiences with caregivers can shape what we expect from relationships, how we express our needs, and how we respond to closeness or conflict.

In therapy, exploring attachment can help us understand patterns such as finding it hard to trust, worrying about rejection, or pulling away when relationships feel vulnerable. These patterns aren’t fixed labels. We can work toward greater flexibility, connection, and confidence in relationships.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured therapy used to help people work through traumatic and distressing experiences. It can be safely provided online.

During part of the process, you briefly focus on aspects of a memory while engaging in guided side-to-side eye movements or another form of alternating stimulation, such as tapping. The aim is to reduce the distress connected with the experience.

I do not use EMDR as the first-line of treatment, and I only use EMDR with adults.

Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and less judgment. It can involve noticing your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, or surroundings.

You don’t have to empty your mind or sit still for long periods. In therapy, we might try a brief grounding exercise or practice noticing an emotion before responding. We’ll adapt these practices or even experiment to what feels useful and comfortable for you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an approach that explores how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours influence one another. It helps us recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge beliefs that may be keeping us stuck, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.

While CBT isn't the primary focus of my practice, I may incorporate some of its practical strategies when they complement our work together.