“What I am is good enough, if I would only be it openly.” - Carl Rogers
How I Work
A person-centred approach to therapy, ground in empathy, acceptance and genuineness.
Roots of the Approach
Person-Centred Therapy was developed in the 1940s by American psychologist Carl Rogers, whose work marked a significant shift in the way therapy was understood and practiced.
Rather than viewing the therapist as the expert, Rogers believed that healing happens through a genuine, empathic relationship — one where the client feels truly heard, accepted, and understood. Rogers approach was grounded in the idea that, given the right conditions, each person has the inner capacity to grow, heal, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
These core conditions — empathy, acceptance, and authenticity — remain at the heart of person-centred therapy today. His work laid the foundation for a more compassionate, human-centred way of working — one that honours your autonomy and inner resilience.
A Person-Centred Approach
Our sessions are led by you—by what feels most important in your life right now. Rather than offering advice or direction, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your feelings and experiences at your own pace. My role is to sit alongside you, listening deeply and responding with empathy and honesty, so that together we can uncover your own inner wisdom.
Gentle, Yet Powerful
This approach is gentle yet powerful. Many people find that as they begin to feel understood and valued, they develop greater self-acceptance, clarity, and strength to make choices that feel right for them.
Exploring Your Story
Together, we can explore the stories you carry and the expectations that may have been placed on you—by others, by society, or even by yourself. As we gently peel back these layers, we can begin to uncover what truly matters to you.
Space for Reflection
I recognise that life brings limitations—whether through ageing, health challenges, or the weight of anxiety and depression. These moments can offer space to reflect on your values, your experiences, and what gives your life meaning. Therapy can help you view your life from a new perspective, shaped by your own exploration of self. It would be my privilege to accompany you on that journey..
There’s no expectation for you to have a plan or a goal in mind.
We can begin wherever you are in this moment..
"Therapy helps you find the missing pieces — gently, in your own time.” - Lesley