I have been driven by curiosity to seek out the fundamental flow and the patterns that govern all things, from the grand cosmos to the intricate inner world of a human. My early university studies as a mathematician and astrophysicist initiated my quest to understand these universal truths. I learned to be rigorous, to look beyond the surface, and that within the most complex systems, there was elegant simplicity.
My curiosity was a constant companion as I entered the world of performance as a touring musician, actor, and tutor. Working with the Michael Chekov method taught me that there are intricate links between body, emotion, and presence in a holistic way. The principle of wu wei became important to me - effortless action from living in harmony with my natural state. This was a study in both power and empathy, and I worked to help individuals shed their inhibitions and anxieties to rediscover the effortless flow of their authentic expression as unique, creative beings.
On my journey towards becoming a therapist, I was profoundly shaped by my experience as an adoptive parent. The understanding that children so young could experience such severe hardship brought the reality of trauma and power imbalances home to me. I witnessed firsthand that the actions of a person are an understandable, though sometimes difficult, response to their environment and nurture. The resonance this created within me drove me to move beyond labels and seek a compassionate way to understand what has happened to a person and how they made sense of it.
In becoming a Gestalt therapist, I found my centre, the point at which all of my parts converged and felt stable. The analytical mind of the scientist, the intuitive grace of the performer, the caring guidance of a tutor, and the nurturing heart of a parent come together to help my clients. In the therapy room or online, I offer you a space to explore your life with an eye for its patterns and a deep respect for your own unique wisdom. My work is not about fixing you; it is about helping you to return to your own most natural and unburdened self. I am committed to helping you understand your relationships with the world about you, how power has impacted you, and to build the insight and self-awareness needed to find your own path back to a state of ease, harmony, and natural flow.