What is Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy?
Central to 'Humanistic Psychotherapy' is the recognition, respect and valuing of every person as an individual. It provides a solid framework from which to address and heal some of the deepest wounds and traumas experienced throughout life, in order for personal growth to develop and change to occur.
The term 'Integrative' simply means that I draw on a selection of therapeutic models when working alongside clients.
This allows our work together to develop in a way to ' fit' your needs and experiences, rather than focus on a pre-determined framework.
There is a strong emphasis in my work that centres around Embodied and Somatic Psychotherapy. This therapeutic approach focusses on the mind-body connection and the integration of physical sensations, emotions and thoughts. It recognizes that our bodies hold valuable information about our psychological well-being and that by engaging with and addressing bodily experiences, individuals can achieve a deeper understanding of their emotional processs.
Embedded from my research and training and experience, other influential therapeutic models and theoretical influences are drawn from the Humanistic, Dialogic, Relational, Intersubjective and Psychodynamic foundations.
One of the ways in which Psychotherapy can be helpful is in its regularity. Our sessions would be 50 minutes in length and we would meet weekly at a day and time, which is mutually agreeable.
For further details regarding the theoretical underpinnings of my approach: www.bcpc.org.uk
If you would like further information on choosing the 'right' psychotherapist for you, please see the advice from UKCP on Choosing a Psychotherapist
