Zoë Rule

I am an Integrative Therapist utilising various modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Humanistic Theory. Along with my private work, I also have 5 years’ experience of working with young people in education settings.

The common reasons that young people approach counselling are for support with worries, low self-esteem, high anxiety, perceived anger issues, bereavement support and questions over sexuality and relationships.

I am qualified in Autism Education Support and commonly will see a myriad of the above in my Autistic clients with a sense of need to explore themselves existentially. In this context, I also have experience with working with clients with profound depression, self-harm and suicide ideation.

During sessions, we will often set achievable goals that the client looks forward too and will be empowered by. I work holistically with an awareness of diet, sleep, current work load and stresses as well as historical timelines of events that matter to the client. Commonly, I will also look at dream analysis and a deeper exploration of the client using Transactional Analysis and strength finding work. Clients can then start predicting how they may react to new situations that feel safe and validated in those moments as well as acknowledging their growth and take pride in this. 

I am a huge supporter of using art in therapy to facilitate communication and growth especially in self-esteem and social communication, thus promoting secure attachments, a sense of self and an inner resilience that can positively impact the rest of the clients life.

It takes a huge amount of courage to begin a therapeutic journey. I wish you all the best in yours. 

Zoë

I offer a initial assessment Zoom call. During this call we discuss Therapy and what to expect from the service. We may also talk a little about you and what you feel you may like to explore during your time with a Therapist.

Appointments are £60 p/hr.