I chose to become a therapist because kindness and compassion have always mattered deeply to me. Growing up, I often felt pained when I witnessed people being unkind or feeling misunderstood without being truly seen. I have always believed that there are nuanced stories behind labels and behaviours. Stories that need witnessing and acknowledgment rather than pathologization. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for stories and when I learned that a big part of being a therapist means being entrusted with people’s most vulnerable and precious stories, it felt profoundly meaningful to me. I chose to become a therapist because I want to hold these stories with utmost care. I want to know what you, the client, value in these stories, and what part of these stories feel limiting and painful to you, and how can we begin to rewrite or reclaim these parts, if that is what you want.

I find it very rewarding and exciting to witness my clients move through different phases of their lives. I’m able to see their growth and transitions even when they may not recognize them yet, and it’s meaningful to watch them navigate challenges that once felt completely impossible.

I hope after the first session with me, the client feels comfortable with me and gets a brief understanding of what therapy with me would look like, including what it can and cannot offer. I also hope that they are able to reflect on their hopes from coming to therapy in the first session.

Give it a go! Know that you can always discontinue the process if you don’t feel it was the right match. The therapeutic space is not a rigid one, so if you want it to be a certain way, discuss it with your therapist. Also, unlike a lot of services, therapy is deeply subjective and it needs to be personalised for you, so don’t shy away from giving honest feedback to the therapist. Finally, therapy is a slow process, as it is relational, so ‘healing’ might not look like what you had imagined initially, but if you are open to the process, I’m sure it will support you in different yet powerful ways.

I wish to build a collaborative and transparent relationship with my clients.

Collaborative- In the very beginning of the therapeutic journey, I clarify that therapy is a collaborative process, where both the client and I work together to understand the client’s experiences and we both together figure out what would best support the client. I explicitly tell the clients that I won’t give them straight up advices to do or not do something. Instead, I try to understand what they would prefer and why, what resources are available to them and what seems like the best possible option to them. I gently help them to navigate the process of ‘figuring out’.

Transparent- I tell my clients that they can absolutely disagree with me and tell me if something I say doesn’t make sense to them. I tell them that they can honestly give me feedback about any changes they would like me to make in the process.

I often think about what truly helps in therapy. Over time, my clients have taught me that it’s not the techniques that matter most, but the relationship. Being witnessed, showing up even when it feels unbearable, being met with curiosity, gentle questions, and affirmation-this is what creates connection. And in the presence of real connection, shame cannot survive.

My strength lies in creating a collaborative space where clients feel a sense of choice, power, and freedom in the therapy process, knowing their voice matters and their feedback is always welcome. Another strength I value is my gentle curiosity toward clients’ life experiences, paired with careful attention to pacing. If I notice a client feeling overwhelmed, I name it and invite us to slow down, reassuring them that we can return to difficult questions when they feel ready. I strive to let the pace of therapy be guided by each client’s preferences and by how their nervous system is responding, so the work feels supportive rather than rushed.

I love to read fiction. Fredrik Backman is one of my favourite authors. I also really enjoy listening to investigative crime podcasts. Cooking is also something I am very fond of. And of course you can find me watching a show or a movie in my free time.

I primarily use Narrative Therapy combined with Internal Family Systems. I explore with my clients, the stories they tell about themselves, the stories they disagree with, and the stories they would like to live by. My approach is trauma-informed and social justice-informed. By trauma-informed, I mean I am aware of how painful experiences affect people’s nervous systems and the ways they respond to survive and protect themselves. By social justice-informed, I mean I consider clients within the broader social context, shaped by various factors and systems around them. I also use mindfulness-based questions and body-based tools to help clients build safety and resources. My approach is neurodivergence-affirmative and queer-affirmative, meaning I value and acknowledge diversity in how our brains and nervous systems work, as well as diversity in sexuality and gender, and how this shapes each client’s unique experiences.

I make my practice safe and affirmative for queer and trans folks by prioritizing curiosity rather than making any assumptions. I ask clients for their preferred pronouns and avoid assuming the pronouns of their partners or friends. I collect pronouns and gender information through a confidential intake form so clients don’t have to repeatedly correct or explain themselves. I actively educate myself about the unique stressors queer and trans people face, including the impact of erasure, bias, and discrimination, by listening to queer and trans voices and engaging with relevant media and literature. I also stay mindful of how sexuality and gender can shape many areas of life, such as relationships, work, housing, and safety-and hold space for these realities in therapy.