Choosing a therapist is mainly about finding someone you can trust.

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Three essential things to think about:

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- Are they well-trained?

- Are they kind (but clear too)?

- Would you feel comfortable working with them?

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If the answer is Yes, you’ll very likely be able to build a reliable working relationship.

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For me, well-trained probably means a formal 5 year training, with a clear model of human development, a decade or more in the field, and long experience of actually being a client as well as a therapist!

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In terms of feeling comfortable, sometimes people go in search of a therapist who seems similar to themselves or similar to someone they know. But as long as you feel safe, difference can also be helpful in therapy.

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Have a look at the next couple of pages about my approach to therapy. And maybe the blog section of my site where I mention some examples of issues I have worked with over the years.

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If you’d like to discuss starting psychotherapy or counselling with me, send me an email using the Contact form and we can arrange an initial conversation...