Addiction is a clinical condition. It is not a sign of moral weakness, a lack of willpower, or a form of failure.
People dealing with addiction are not bad people. They are unwell people needing to get well. Many of the people I work with are highly capable and successful in most areas of life, which can make this feel especially shame-laden and confusing. It can be hard to understand why this is the one thing you cannot fix. “How can I be so highly successful in my career and other parts of my life, but have no control over this?”
My approach is grounded in understanding and acceptance. I do not believe it helps to judge you, label you, or push you into decisions you are not ready for. I also do not assume I know what is best for you. You know yourself better than I ever could.
My job is to help you learn to live in line with your values and let those values inform your choices going forward. That might mean you are coming in because your relationship is breaking down, consequences are mounting, work is at risk, or you are simply tired of how things are going. Wherever you are starting from, I meet you there.
Addiction is not unique in each client, but each client is a unique person. That means we work together to find the recovery route that works for you.
My knowledge is rooted in experience, learning, and research. I am trained in many therapeutic modalities, and I integrate them to create a therapeutic experience adapted to your needs. I do not work from rigid protocols. I respond to what you bring, and we adjust the work as we go.
My approach is trauma-based. That means we focus on rebuilding trust in relationships: with yourself, with others, and with the world around you. It involves a mind-body-spirit method, using a range of evidence-based practices that I employ flexibly depending on what you need at different points in the process.
I do not see recovery as just stopping a behaviour. I see it as rebuilding a life once it is no longer organised around consequences, fear, and survival.
The values I bring to this work are unconditional acceptance, safety, respect, honesty with compassion, humour, steadfastness, patience, and perseverance. I aim to build an alliance with you that you can lean on, one that supports you to grow and change without pressure or force.
My room is a comfortable, private place for us to be together and sort through what is affecting you. Confidentiality is a priority, and discretion matters. You do not need to perform or manage how you come across here. Telling the truth is safe here.
If you are looking for a second chance to build a great life, we can begin with one step.
