What approach do I use when working with clients?
What is a pluralistic approach?
Pluralistic Approach
I work from a pluralistic approach, which means I believe there is no single “right way” to support every person. Each individual is unique, and so their therapy should be too.
Instead of one set method, I draw from a range of therapeutic models and tools — adapting the approach to suit your personality, needs, goals, and preferred way of working. We explore what feels most helpful for you and adjust together as we go.
This approach allows us to:
Work collaboratively, as partners in your journey
Tailor therapy to your strengths, interests, and comfort
Respond flexibly to what you need each session
Use different techniques depending on your goals
Honour your voice, pace, and preferences
For some people, talking works best.
For others, creative expression, play, movement, or quiet reflection feels safer.
Sometimes we learn skills and strategies; other times we sit with emotion, deepen insight, or gently process past experiences.
There is no one-size-fits-all here.
You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in a way that feels meaningful, empowering, and aligned with who you are.
Why a Pluralistic Approach Works Well for Neurodivergent Clients
Every neurodivergent person’s brain works differently, and no single therapeutic method fits everyone. A pluralistic approach honours this by adapting therapy to your unique needs, strengths, sensory profile, and communication style.
For neurodivergent clients, this means you are free to:
Communicate in the way that suits you — talking, writing, drawing, movement, silence, etc
Choose a pace that feels comfortable and safe
Use creative, play-based, structured, or flexible methods depending on what works for your brain
Follow your interests and engage in sessions in a way that feels natural to you
Explore emotions without pressure to “mask” or fit a certain style
Build strategies based on your real-world needs, not generic expectations
Instead of expecting you to fit the therapy, the therapy adapts to fit you.
This supports autonomy, reduces overwhelm, and helps you feel respected, understood, and in control of your own process.
Neurodivergent minds are creative, curious, and beautifully unique — and therapy should reflect that.
Modalities I use ..
Creative therapy
Creative therapy
Creative therapy
Creative & Expressive Therapy
Creative therapy invites clients to explore thoughts and emotions through playful, expressive, and imaginative methods. Sometimes words aren’t enough — or they don’t feel accessible yet — and creative expression offers a gentle, empowering way to communicate what’s going on inside.
In my practice, creative therapy may include:
Drawing, painting, and art-making
Music, rhythm, and sound exploration
Movement, dance, and body-based expression
Storytelling, puppetry, and imaginative play
Sand trays, sensory play, and creative materials
Crafts, symbols, and visual expression
These approaches allow feelings, memories, and experiences to surface safely and naturally, without pressure to “find the right words.” Creative therapy supports clients to:
Process emotions in a non-threatening way
Build confidence, self-expression, and self-awareness
Develop emotional regulation and coping skills
Connect with imagination, curiosity, and playfulness
Explore identity, strengths, and personal meaning
Experience joy, creativity, and therapeutic fun
Creative work can be especially powerful for children and young people, who often express themselves most naturally through play and imagination — but adults also benefit deeply from reconnecting with creativity as a pathway to healing and self-discovery.
In my sessions, creative therapy is always choice-based and client-led. There is no right or wrong way to create, and you do not need any artistic ability — just a willingness to explore and express in whatever way feels right for you.
CBT
Creative therapy
Creative therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We work together to explore the challenges you’re facing, notice the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop new, healthier ways of thinking and responding.
In CBT sessions, you will be supported to:
Talk about the issues you’re struggling with in a safe, non-judgmental space
Identify thoughts and beliefs that may be influencing how you feel and behave
Understand how your mind and body respond to stress, worry, and strong emotions
Develop practical tools, strategies, and new perspectives to use in everyday life
Build confidence in managing challenges and making positive changes
CBT empowers you to notice what’s happening inside you and gives you skills to respond rather than react. Over time, this can help reduce stress, anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns — and support you to move toward the life and mindset you want.
DBT
Creative therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) focuses on helping you understand your emotions, reactions, and behaviours so you can respond in healthier and more effective ways. It is especially helpful when feelings feel big, overwhelming, or difficult to manage.
In DBT sessions, you are supported to:
Notice how you behave and react in certain situations
Explore what is helping you cope and what might be holding you back
Build skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, and stay grounded
Strengthen your ability to communicate clearly and handle relationships effectively
Learn new techniques to navigate challenges with more calm, choice, and control
DBT blends acceptance and change — meaning we work on acknowledging where you are right now, while also finding ways to move toward the life you want. Over time, DBT helps you respond to challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion for yourself.
Person Centred Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy is at the heart of everything I do. This approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life, and that real growth happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported.
In our sessions, I offer a warm, safe, and welcoming space where you can talk openly and freely, without judgement or pressure. My role is not to tell you who to be or what to do — instead, I walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and gentle guidance as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Through this approach, you are encouraged to:
Connect with your true self
Build self-trust and confidence
Understand your thoughts and emotions more deeply
Make choices that align with your values and needs
Grow at your own pace, in your own way
Person-Centred Therapy allows you to feel seen and supported as you uncover your strengths, process challenges, and step forward into a more empowered and aligned version of yourself.
Mindfulness
Person Centred Therapy
Play therapy
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about learning to be present in the moment — gently noticing your thoughts, feelings, and body without judgement. When life becomes overwhelming or emotions feel too big, mindfulness offers a way to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
In our sessions, I support you to explore simple, practical mindfulness techniques that help you:
Calm your mind and body
Manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
Build awareness of your internal experiences
Stay grounded during challenging moments
Develop a sense of inner peace and coping strength
Mindfulness doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as simple as focusing on your breath, noticing the world around you, or using grounding strategies to bring yourself back to the present. Together, we will find techniques that feel natural and supportive for you, so you can carry them into everyday life.
Play therapy
Person Centred Therapy
Play therapy
Play Therapy
Play is a child’s natural language and the tools they use to understand the world. In play therapy, children are invited to explore toys, stories, art, and imaginative activities in a way that feels safe, comfortable, and right for them.
Rather than asking children to talk about difficult feelings directly, play therapy allows emotions, worries, experiences, and strengths to emerge naturally through play. This gives children the freedom to express themselves in ways that feel intuitive and empowering.
During play, I gently support children to:
Explore and express feelings
Build emotional understanding and resilience
Develop coping and problem-solving skills
Process stressful or traumatic experiences at their own pace
Strengthen confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of safety
Try out new behaviours and ways of relating to others
Play therapy is child-led — the child chooses the activity and guides the direction of the session. My role is to follow their lead, offer emotional support, and help them make sense of their internal world through connection, curiosity, and compassion.
Through play, children learn, heal, and grow — often without even realising they are doing therapeutic work. Most importantly, play therapy helps children feel seen, heard, valued, and understood in a way that honours their unique voice and developmental stage.