My Therapeutic Approach

Often, these patterns are rooted in feelings and relational dynamics that have become all too familiar within one’s family. Without necessarily realising it, individuals may find themselves repeating familiar stories, recreating situations that expose them to the same feelings they experienced in their early relationships. In therapy, we take the time to distinguish between what belongs to the present and what has been brought into it from the past. We explore which voices have been internalised and which truly belong to the client’s authentic self.

I believe healing comes from understanding what the mind and body are trying to communicate, rather than merely eliminating symptoms. At times, when one symptom disappears, another emerges, attempting once again to give voice to an underlying need that has remained unheard. For this reason, my work is primarily grounded in long-term, depth-oriented psychotherapy, focusing on personality structure and the emotional processes that shape one’s experience.

People often seek therapy when the coping mechanisms and relational patterns that once served them no longer provide the same sense of security or fulfilment. Therapy offers an opportunity to make room for feelings and needs that may have long gone unrecognised or unexpressed. As these parts of the self begin to emerge, individuals can gradually test new ways of being, gaining the freedom to express themselves authentically and experience greater spontaneity and playfulness in their lives.

My work is primarily informed by the Masterson Approach, a psychoanalytic psychotherapy that tailors therapeutic interventions to the individual’s underlying personality organisation. I feel particularly connected to this approach because it allows the client to occupy and shape the therapeutic space, while the therapist intervenes thoughtfully when needed, facilitating the gradual emergence of the true self.

Alongside my psychoanalytic orientation, my background in Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) allows me to integrate practical, present-focused interventions when appropriate. This enables me to address immediate difficulties while maintaining a deeper understanding of the unconscious patterns and relational dynamics that underlie them.

Central to my work is an open, curious, and non-judgmental stance towards each individual’s unique experience. I recognise that one’s cultural and ethnic background, gender identity, and broader social context can profoundly shape how they experience themselves and how others approach them. I therefore strive to remain sensitive to these influences, acknowledging both the external realities that shape one’s difficulties and the internal patterns through which they are experienced.

Dream analysis is part of this depth-oriented work.