In counselling we will use our therapeutic relationship and what’s happening between us in the “here-and-now” to get to know your patterns in relationship with others outside of therapy. At Room to Grow we believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to become a “secure base” from which you can learn more about yourself and heal from relational wounds you have from past experiences. We will help you develop a better relationship with yourself in which you are empowered get your needs met in healthier ways in the present.

All therapists at Room to Grow Therapy work using an integrated model of counselling, which means we draw from several schools of thought in our own unique approach. Steph’s work is informed by trauma theory, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems and transactional analysis. As increasing evidence demonstrates trauma is held in the body, Steph incorporates what is being held in the body throughout her therapeutic work, helping clients tap into the rich information our bodies provide us with to enhance the healing process.

Due to the relational quality of the therapeutic work, Steph tends to work with clients on a long-term basis but is happy to work with short-term clients too using more solutions-focused methods. Steph is familiar with 12 Step Fellowships and is used to working alongside these programmes with clients in recovery.