My approach

As an integrative therapist, I have been trained to draw on a range of appropriate theories and techniques to meet your distinctive needs. In our sessions, I will seek to understand and honour your personal beliefs and values and help you to harness your own inherent capacity for growth and change.

Research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in determining a good outcome. I have seen this in action throughout my practice, and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship can help us to develop our sense of security and self-worth, while providing exceptional insight into our relational and behavioural patterns outside the therapy room.

I frequently work with theories of attachment and development to help clients explore and change unhelpful patterns in their lives and relationships. Research from contemporary neuroscience contributes to the evidence base for my therapeutic practice and informs my approach to attachment-based issues, anxiety, and the regulation of emotion.

I also use Transactional Analysis (TA), a humanistic theory of personality that helps us to understand how we relate to ourselves and others, and aims to increase our capacity for intimacy, spontaneity, and authenticity. TA involves a collaborative approach, in which client and therapist work together towards mutually agreed goals. While our therapy will often involve exploring the past, I sometimes use Gestalt techniques to sharpen our focus on action in the here-and-now.

I have been trained to work safely and effectively with a range of creative methods, including sandtray, clay, and guided imagery. These methods can introduce a sense of play into the therapeutic space, but they can also be very powerful tools for working with our feelings and memories.

To find out more, or to arrange an initial appointment, please contact me on 07395 157995 or at julie@julietaylortherapy.co.uk