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The question
which gives life
to my practice
is...
How can I offer you a therapeutic relationship through which you can heal your relationship with yourself?
My basic training is in person-centred psychotherapy.
I believe in the innate capacity of any human being to move in the direction of growth and healing. Most importantly, I believe that this capacity can be developed in the right therapeutic relationship (i.e., one that meets certain conditions).
This is the kind of therapeutic relationship that I always seek to build: a collaborative relationship, full of warmth and acceptance, through which I can provide the necessary conditions for growth and healing.
Women and girls
whom I've worked with say:
“It's almost as if I don't recognize myself. I feel like a different person. I feel strong and I have this certainty that it's going to be okay. ”
“And if I talk about what pains me, I know that I won't really hear any words like the ones I hear from you, here.”
“There's a lot of gratitude, because we're here and I can talk like this, without any pressure. It feels quiet and calm.”
The core values of my practice are:
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Unconditional acceptance: It's essential for me to create a space where you can feel accepted and valued exactly as you are, in every moment. Without feeling the need to act in a certain way or another, or the need to hide any parts of yourself from me.
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Empathy: I place the accent on active listening, paraphrasing what I hear from you and helping you put into words any details which are not clear to you. This is what helps me see things from your perspective, and what helps you feel like your experience is truly heard and understood.
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Authenticity: My main concern is to participate in the connection between us in the most honest and authentic way possible. I don't hide behind the facade of an expert. Instead, I make sure that you feel constantly connected to my human side, because this is what fosters a close therapeutic relationship, in which you can feel free and safe.
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Autonomy: I work in a non-directive manner. This means that the process is guided by you, at your own pace. You're the expert of your own life and I'm here to help you navigate more easily through all the feelings and the experiences that you face. My job is to help you access your inner resources and find your own solutions to your problems. I'm not here to limit your freedom or undermine your own inner wisdom by imposing any solutions or courses of action on you. I strongly believe in your ability to find your own path towards growth and transformation. My goal is to provide you with support and clarity on this path, so that you can discover your full potential. I know that it can be scary to hold the power and freedom of choice in your own hands, but I also know that this is the only real path towards healing.
For me, one of the secrets to being a good therapist is:
To have already reached the depths of their inner world, through a personal therapeutic process
Because self-analysis, self-acceptance, and the ability to be in touch with your own emotions (and to understand them) are crucial elements in cultivating qualities such as:
Empathy, openness, authenticity, the ability to connect with those around us and the ability to explore and understand their experiences.
If you feel ready
to take your first steps towards healing...
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