Therapy and Counselling with Dominique

I am a qualified humanistic and integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and a graduate of the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC), with several years of practical experience. I have worked with clients facing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, periods of struggling to cope, and unexpected or significant life changes. My role is to support clients with any issues they feel are impacting their mental wellbeing and their ability to find value and meaning in their lives. I am passionate about my belief that a healthy level of ordinary happiness is an entitlement belonging to us all.

Some individuals may be drawn to therapy because they are struggling in their relationships, while others may sense a discontent or unhappiness within themselves that they wish to explore. More recently, clients have sought support for issues emerging since the pandemic, as well as a growing awareness of neurodivergence, gender, and sexuality. Seeking counselling at any time is a courageous step; I welcome clients who are new to the process and may need easing into it. I will be alongside you, supporting you every step of the way.

I create a warm, empathetic environment in which clients can feel comfortable exploring their understanding of themselves and their situations. Together, we work towards identifying and addressing the obstacles standing in the way of the quality of life they desire. My background as a creative practitioner and educator has introduced me to people from all walks of life with many different outlooks, and you can rest assured that you will be received without judgement.

Over the first few sessions, we will become more familiar with each other, discussing what has brought you to therapy and beginning to weave the story of your experiences. We will also discuss your expectations and any specific areas you wish to focus on. As a humanistic counsellor, I focus on your feelings and the best way they can be acted upon moving forward. I also look at attachment issues, helping to distinguish what is your responsibility in relationships and what is not. I use “parts work” to support our process, identifying the “Inner Critic” to help us accept and integrate the different parts of ourselves into the whole.

As an integrative counsellor and creative practitioner, I take a pluralistic approach, drawing upon a range of different therapy schools. My methods are informed by the unique needs of each client. All my work is underpinned by the Person-Centred approach of Carl Rogers, which places the client’s perspective at the heart of the counselling. Rather than imposing what I think is “right”, I support clients to truly feel into what is right for them. I also offer a range of creative approaches if the client finds them helpful, such as stream-of-consciousness writing, “Empty Chair” exercises, expressive art, tuning into bodily sensations, and exploring breathwork within sessions.