"Contact is the lifeblood of growth."
Miriam Polster
Relational Therapy
I have a relational approach, which means I believe that our relationships—past and present—play a central role in shaping who we are. In relational therapy, the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a space for exploration, understanding, and healing.
My work focuses on the present moment and what arises in our interactions. During our work, I am conscious of what is happening between us, and I am able to bring my curiosity to the echoes of patterns from other relationships in your life. Understanding better what is happening between us makes space to explore and experiment with new ways of connecting in a safe and supportive environment.
Unlike Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing specific thoughts or behaviors, relational Gestalt therapy emphasizes awareness, emotional experience, and self-exploration through contact. It is less structured and delves deeper into how and why certain relational patterns might be dominant or stuck.
Similarly, while psychoanalytic approaches focus on unconscious drives and interpretations of past experiences, relational work prioritises the here-and-now experience. We work collaboratively to build awareness of how past experiences influence your current relationships, rather than focusing solely on analysis or interpretation.
Relational therapy offers a unique opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and how you relate to others. It’s a chance to heal relational wounds, explore new ways of being, and foster meaningful connections.