Talking therapy works well for many people, and I’m very comfortable working that way. But if you have a more creative, visual, imaginative, or hands-on/practical style of expressing yourself, we can also work in ways that reflect that.

This way of working can feel very natural to some, and unfamiliar at first for others.

In counselling sessions, creativity, metaphor, and imagery can be a gentle yet powerful way of working with your nervous system, especially when navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or the impact of difficult or unhealthy relationships.

It can help bring meaning to complex experiences, gently connecting thoughts and emotions in a way that allows exploration without becoming overwhelmed or disconnected from what feels difficult.

Often, this emerges through everyday life — through interests, stories, patterns, or the things that naturally capture your attention.

For some, this might be through characters, systems, structure, nature, music, or the stories they connect with. For others, it unfolds more simply through conversation, reflection, and noticing what resonates.

You might notice connections between what we explore in sessions and your own ways of understanding the world:

Gamers may relate to characters, storylines, or different “parts” of themselves

An architect might think about relationships in terms of structure or foundations

A cook might use recipes or ingredients to understand how different elements come together

A gardener might see emotions as something that needs care, attention, and the right conditions to grow

Music may help express or make sense of feelings through lyrics, rhythm, or tone

Sometimes I may use everyday examples, stories, or shared cultural references to help make sense of experiences in a more relatable way.

This approach can also sit alongside elements of coaching when helpful. Everything is guided by what feels supportive for you — if something doesn’t resonate, we simply find another way.

This way of working can support both adults and teenagers.

I encourage you to bring your imagination and creativity into sessions in whatever way feels natural for you. Over time, many people find this helps them understand their experiences more clearly and relate to themselves with greater compassion.

Bring your imagination and creativity.