Early in my teens I was interested in questions such as “What makes people tic?” “Why do we struggle and suffer?” “How can I succeed, despite my life challenges?” I pursued these questions both studiously, pondering and action. When I began my psychology studies, the topics that resonated with me were resiliency, human potential, personality theories and the ability to change. I saw the value in learning clinical interventions that are proven to have consistent, effective outcomes. I was determined to ensure these aspects of psychology would be applied in my professional practice.

Also, from a young age, I had a spiritual and philosophical interests, I was seeking clarity and open to the mystery of healing, perseverance, hope and possibility. These early interests also became part of my formal studies and current practice. From veraciously reading theology, philosophy to mysticism, it was natural for me to hone a holistic approach. Which means to have an openness beyond medical models of mental health. For example, the relationship between the conscious and unconscious and how to access this relationship. It is a practice of weaving together the whole self: a conscious self: 'what we think we know’ and the subconscious activity of self: 'what we don’t even know to think about’. Hypnotherapy is a technique that all clinicians in my practice can provide; it is a method that provides access to the subconscious themes that run our lives.

Our subconscious is the automated running of our habits, emotions and physical wellbeing. Hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation and conversations with you about your own spiritual and religious experiences are each access to a holistic interweaving and new insight for the path that you are on.

As I have personally worked to cultivate access for a more conscious self, I have a deep and abiding interest in spirituality. Which I would best describe as the vastness and mystery of creation, the common questions within many religions, seeking and experiencing that connection beyond oneself.