One to One Gestalt Counselling

A space for curiosity, connection and understanding.

There are times when we find ourselves questioning something about our lives — the relationships we're in, the choices we've made, the roles we've grown into, or perhaps the expectations we've carried for years. Sometimes we know what has brought us here; at other times, it's simply a feeling that something deserves a little more attention.

I offer Gestalt counselling as an opportunity to explore these experiences together. I'm interested in how we come to understand ourselves through our relationships, the world around us and the ways we've learned to adapt. Rather than rushing towards answers or trying to change who we are, we can begin by paying attention to what's happening now, allowing new understanding and possibilities to emerge.

How we might work together

Gestalt counselling is a relational and experiential approach. It recognises that we don't exist in isolation, but are continually shaped by our relationships, experiences and the environments in which we live.

Our conversations might explore what's happening in your life, but we'll also be curious about how you experience it. What feelings arise? What do you notice in yourself? Are there familiar patterns in the ways you relate to others, or things you find difficult to express?

We may pay attention to thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations or what happens between us as we talk. Sometimes a small moment of awareness can reveal something that hasn't been easy to recognise before.

There is no set formula. Some sessions may be reflective and conversational; at other times, we might explore something more creatively or experientially, always with your agreement.

My approach is warm, attentive and collaborative. I won't tell you what to do or who you should become. I believe that change doesn't always come from trying harder to be different. Sometimes it begins when we can understand and accept more fully where we are.

What we might explore

I'm particularly interested in questions of identity and belonging — what connects us to people, families, communities, cultures and places, and how these connections shape our sense of who we are.

Our experiences don't happen in isolation. They are influenced by the relationships we've formed, the expectations we've grown up with and the wider social and cultural worlds we inhabit. Sometimes we feel comfortably part of these worlds; at other times, we may find ourselves negotiating difference, questioning where we belong or discovering new aspects of ourselves.

My practice is inclusive and LGBTQIA+ affirming, welcoming people from all backgrounds, cultures. As someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I bring both lived experience and professional understanding to my work. I value difference, individuality and the many ways we experience relationships, identity and belonging, and aim to offer a space where you can explore what matters to you, without judgement or assumptions.

I'm also drawn to the tension between holding on and letting go. We sometimes hold tightly to ideas about how our relationships, our lives or even ourselves should be. These expectations can be meaningful and protective, but they can also leave us feeling stuck.

Letting go doesn't necessarily mean forgetting, agreeing with what has happened or losing what matters. It might mean discovering a different relationship with our experiences, allowing a little more flexibility, choice and freedom.

These themes can emerge through relationships, family dynamics, separation, grief, health, ageing, work, sexuality, gender identity, cultural identity, moving between countries or simply feeling that something in life no longer quite fits.

And sometimes there is no obvious difficulty at all, just a curiosity about yourself, your relationships or the direction your life is taking.

Getting started

I offer one-to-one Gestalt counselling online and face to face in London.

We can begin with a free 20-minute introductory conversation online. This is an opportunity to meet, talk a little about what brings you to counselling, ask any questions and see whether working together feels right.

You don't need to have everything worked out before getting in touch.

If something here resonates with you, I'd be pleased to hear from you.

Get in touch to arrange an introductory conversation.