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Locus of Life Services

 

About My Approach

 

As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to each client’s individual needs, circumstances, and pace.

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By drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I aim to offer counselling that feels both supportive and meaningful,

while responding to the unique challenges you may be facing.

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My work is primarily informed by the following approaches:

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🌸Person-Centred Approach

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At the heart of my work is the intention to offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely about your thoughts and feelings.

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This approach encourages self-exploration, helping you to develop greater self-awareness and connect with your own inner resources for growth and change.

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  • Offers a client-centred, non-directive space

  • Encourages self-discovery and personal growth​

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🌸Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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CBT can be particularly helpful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. It involves noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviours

that may be contributing to distress, and finding more balanced and constructive ways of responding.

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  • Helps to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns

  • Supports the development of practical skills for managing emotions and behaviours

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🌸Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness Skills

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I also draw on DBT-informed skills when working with clients who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions,

interpersonal difficulties, or high levels of stress. This may include mindfulness practices and practical strategies

to help strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and more effective ways of relating to others.

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  • Focuses on emotional regulation and distress tolerance

  • Incorporates mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness skills

  • Supports greater emotional balance and healthier relationships

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By integrating these approaches flexibly, I offer counselling that is tailored to your individual concerns,

goals, and way of working.

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Services Offered

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Individual Online Counselling

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I offer one-to-one online counselling sessions in a safe, confidential, and supportive space.

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I work with a range of concerns, including:

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  • Anxiety and stress

  • Low mood and depression

  • Emotional regulation and coping skills

  • Relationship difficulties, including divorce and intercultural or international relationships

  • Cross-cultural challenges and adjustment difficulties

  • Low self-esteem and loss of confidence

  • Personal development and life transitions

  • Work-related stress

  • Feelings of emptiness, isolation, or emotional overwhelm

  • Panic symptoms

  • Perfectionism and related difficulties

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Session Details

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  • Length: 50 minutes

  • Format: Online, via a secure video platform

  • Languages: English and Japanese

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How It Works

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🌸Free Initial 30-Minute Consultation

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This is an opportunity for us to talk about what is bringing you to counselling and how I may be able to support you.

It also gives you the chance to get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.

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🌸Booking

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Sessions can be booked via the Contact page on this website, or by contacting me directly by email.

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🌸Confidentiality

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All sessions are held in a confidential and secure setting, so that you can feel safe to speak openly.

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Contact

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If you are considering counselling, you are very welcome to get in touch.
I would be glad to hear from you when you feel ready.

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