Integrative Counselling
Understanding Integrative Counselling
Integrative counselling brings together different therapeutic approaches so the support can be tailored to you as an individual. No single model works for everyone, and your experiences, needs, and pace are unique, so our work together reflects that, with the foundations being in our therapeutic relationship.
Rather than being tied to one framework, integrative counselling allows space to draw from a range of modalities. This can include person centred therapy, psychodynamic ideas, trauma informed approaches, somatic awareness, and grounding techniques. The focus is always on meeting you where you are, helping you understand what’s happening internally, and supporting you to move through it safely and compassionately.
At its core, integrative counselling is about connection, collaboration, and flexibility. It recognises that we are shaped by our past, influenced by our present, and constantly growing, and that healing often requires more than one lens. Together, we explore what feels most helpful and meaningful for you, creating a space where you can make sense of your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences at a pace that feels manageable.
My Approach as a Trauma Therapist
As a person centred counsellor with psychodynamic training, I work integratively and adapt the approach to what feels manageable week to week. Safety, consent, and collaboration underpin everything we do together.
The person centred element supports you in the present through empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. It helps create a space where you can speak freely, feel heard, and begin to understand yourself without judgement.
The psychodynamic element helps us gently explore how earlier experiences and relationships may shape your current emotional world. Together, we make sense of long standing patterns with curiosity rather than blame.
A trauma informed approach prioritises safety and pacing. We work carefully with overwhelm, dysregulation, and old wounds, never pushing faster than your system can manage. Grounding and nervous system awareness help create steadiness, so you can navigate difficult emotions while feeling supported.
My work is also neurodivergent inclusive. This means recognising sensory needs, emotional patterns, communication styles, and identity differences without pathologising them. We reduce shame around coping strategies and create space where your neurodivergence is understood, respected, and welcomed. As a neurodivergent counsellor, I also bring lived experience into this understanding.
The pace is always guided by you.
Who Integrative Counselling Can Support
Integrative counselling can support you if you are experiencing:
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When your mind feels busy, tense, or stuck in “what ifs” and thought spirals that feel hard to break.
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When everything feels like too much and you are running on empty, sometimes with symptoms you cannot explain.
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When reactions feel bigger than the situation, or the past keeps showing up in the present.
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When you feel unsure who you are, where you’re going, or how to feel grounded in yourself.
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When you swing between feeling everything all at once, or nothing at all.
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When communication, boundaries, or connection feel confusing or painful.
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When you feel constant pressure to get things right or keep others comfortable.
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When sensory needs, masking, emotional patterns, or overwhelm impact daily life.
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When training, expectations, comparison, or the drive to achieve feels heavy or exhausting.
Training and background
Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred and Psychodynamic Counselling (University of Edinburgh, COSCA-accredited)
BA (Hons) Psychology with Sociology (Edinburgh Napier University).
Clinical placements at Health in Mind, ESMS Schools, and the West End Therapy Centre, working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues.
My ethos
Counselling with me is collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in respect. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.
I work integratively because I believe therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around. We all bring different histories, identities, nervous systems, and ways of making sense of the world, and our work together reflects that uniqueness.
Presence, empathy, and the therapeutic relationship sit at the heart of everything I do. My goal is to meet you as you are, at your pace, and to support you in exploring whatever feels most important, without judgement or pressure.
Fees
My fee is £70 per 50-minute counselling session.
Get Started
Sessions are held online for accessibility and comfort. You can book a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether Integrative counselling feels right for you.
Integrative Counselling FAQs
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Integrative counselling brings together different therapeutic approaches so the support can be tailored to you as an individual. Rather than using one fixed model, sessions adapt to your needs, experiences, and pace, drawing on approaches such as person centred, psychodynamic, trauma informed, and grounding techniques.
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Some therapies follow one specific approach. Integrative counselling is flexible and responsive, meaning the way we work can change as you grow, your needs shift, or different challenges arise. It allows therapy to fit you, rather than you having to fit the therapy.
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No. You do not need any prior knowledge of counselling approaches. Part of our work together is exploring what feels most helpful for you. I will guide the process and adapt the approach to suit your needs.
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Integrative counselling can support a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma responses, relationship issues, identity questions, neurodivergent experiences, low self esteem, and performance pressure in sport or work.
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Both, if it feels helpful. We may explore what is happening in your life right now, while also gently looking at earlier experiences or patterns that could be influencing how you feel today. The focus is always guided by what feels most relevant and manageable for you.
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There is no set number. Some people come for short-term support, while others work longer-term. This is something we can explore together, with regular check-ins to ensure the therapy continues to meet your needs.
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You can book a free 15-minute consultation or enquire directly via the contact form. Reaching out is the first step, and you are welcome to take it at your own pace.