Gestalt psychotherapy is a practical, down-to-earth form of psychotherapy that focuses on what is happening in your life right now. Rather than analysing you or digging pointlessly into your past, we pay particular attention to your present experience - your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and the patterns in your relationships. The idea is simple: when you become more aware of how you are living, you gain more choice in how you respond.

In our work together, we would explore how you relate to yourself and to others. Often, we repeat patterns without realising it, for instance ways of coping that once helped but may no longer serve you well. Gestalt therapy helps you notice these patterns so you can experiment with new ways of responding.

The relationship between us remains central to our work together and although we do focus on the present, your history still matters. We look at how earlier experiences may be influencing your current life, especially in relationships, work, or how you see or feel about yourself. The difference is that we explore these experiences in a way that connects them to what you are feeling and doing now.

Working together online means you can engage in therapy from the privacy and comfort of your own space. All you need is access to a computer, internet connection and a private space for the time we spend together.

My role is not to judge or diagnose you, but to offer a steady, attentive and authentic presence while we explore what might feel stuck, painful and/or confusing whilst you move towards greater clarity, resilience and self-support.

Many people have not heard of ‘Gestalt psychotherapy’, but it has a full and rich history and is a fully accredited, postgraduate-level training that typically takes several years to complete. It involves extensive theoretical study, supervised clinical practice, and many hundreds of hours of personal therapy. This depth of training supports therapists in developing strong self-awareness, ethical grounding, and the capacity to work safely with a wide range of emotional difficulties.

While many professionals may incorporate Gestalt ideas into their work after shorter courses, a fully trained Gestalt psychotherapist has undertaken a sustained and immersive formation in the approach. This is not about status or becoming a ‘perfect’ person, but about commitment to a rigorous process that equips the therapist to meet clients with steadiness, sensitivity, and accountability.

In practice, this allows therapy to become a carefully held, collaborative exploration. We attend not only to your story, but also to how experience unfolds between us. The work can therefore be direct, supportive, and growth-oriented, shaped by your pace, your needs, and what feels meaningful for you.