The way I practice psychotherapy is directly influenced by relational psychotherapy and narrative therapy. It is more subtly influenced by my experiences as a Zen student and a musician. All of these influences contribute to my understanding of psychotherapy as an improvisational activity where both client and therapist contribute creatively to a process of exploration and change.
In my practice, I strive to be compassionate and collaborative and to nurture these qualities in the people I work with. I want to understand the world through clients’ eyes and work with clients in ways that respect their wisdom. I assume that if we look hard enough, even the most destructive behaviours can be understood as creative efforts to sort out life’s challenges – even if these efforts now need redirection.
