I see awareness as key in all types of psychotherapy and, with this focus on awareness, use an integrative approach which means that I draw on several different therapeutic approaches. I draw on psychoanalytic theories,\u00a0\u00a0interpersonal theories, existentialism, cognitive-behavioural frameworks, and transpersonal psychology.<\/p>\n
BUT, having said all that, I value the statement\u00a0‘Therapy should not be theory-driven, but relationship driven.’ \u00a0made by Yalom in\u00a0The gift of therapy <\/em>(2001, p xviii)<\/p>\n And in my view the most valuable tool the therapist has to offer in therapy is the self. For the purpose of honing this tool I have engaged with my own journey of therapy and practices from the range of theories mentioned above. I am also constantly aware of bringing alert, non-judgemental attentiveness to my own thoughts, feelings and actions and value an ever deepening compassion for myself and others in this complex endeavour of human experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Further training<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I see awareness as key in all types of psychotherapy and, with this focus on awareness, use an integrative approach which means that I draw on several different therapeutic approaches. I draw on psychoanalytic theories,\u00a0\u00a0interpersonal theories, existentialism, cognitive-behavioural frameworks, and … Continue reading