The Humanistic Integrative Approach
Working with body.

Humanistic therapy is a client-centred approach to psychotherapy based on the belief that every person has inherent worth, the capacity for growth, and the potential to create meaningful change in their lives. In individual therapy, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore your emotions, life experiences, and personal story at your own pace.

Unlike more structured approaches, humanistic therapy places particular emphasis on the present moment. Together, we explore your inner experience, helping you develop a deeper understanding of how your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours are connected.

Gestalt therapy, one of the main approaches within humanistic psychotherapy, may incorporate experiential techniques such as role-playing or the empty chair exercise to explore unresolved experiences and gain new perspectives. Combined with an integrative therapeutic approach, these methods provide a safe and collaborative space to deepen self-awareness, strengthen personal responsibility, and support lasting psychological wellbeing.

It is called integrative because, while it is grounded in the humanistic approach, it also draws on techniques from different evidence-based therapeutic models to meet the unique needs of each person. Depending on the individual’s goals and circumstances, this may include approaches from cognitive psychology, Cognitive Behavioural

Therapy (CBT), or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Beyond integrating different therapeutic approaches, this model also recognises the connection between mind, body, and emotions. Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, it explores how these different aspects of a person’s experience influence one another.
The aim is to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves, recognise the patterns that shape their lives, and create meaningful, lasting change in the areas that matter most to them.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a healthier and more adaptive way.

Developed in the late 1980s and now recognised by organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA), EMDR has become one of the leading treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is also widely used to treat anxiety and other trauma-related difficulties.

During an EMDR session, you will briefly focus on a specific memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or alternating taps. This process helps the brain reprocess experiences that may have become emotionally overwhelming or remain unresolved following traumatic events.

Within an integrative therapeutic approach, I use EMDR as a powerful tool to support the processing of traumatic experiences and other emotionally distressing events. For many people, EMDR can lead to meaningful progress in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy alone, helping to reduce symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and deeply held negative beliefs about themselves.