Lisa Cunningham - Relational Psychotherapist

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Description Of Practice

Many people struggle in their relationships or have trouble forming lasting relationships - even casual social relationships can feel bad for some people. My work also includes such people, as well as people who struggle with life transitions, grief, isolation, anxiety, depression and/or a general feeling of ‘something just doesn’t feel quite as good as it could’.

It’s my belief that our present day relationships are very much influenced by our past experiences with other people. Even our very earliest relationships can leave their mark and we can find ourselves acting out situations that are painful, yet increasingly more familiar. Recognizing that something is difficult but not knowing how to change it is often what brings people to therapy in the first place.

The model of psychotherapy I offer is known as ‘relational’. The goal of relational psychotherapy is to work with patterns of thoughts and feelings, and to understand the power of significant relationships, past and present, that shape self-experience.

I will work with you to understand your story, what feels bad for you and how you make sense of the world. Together we will put the pieces together and make meaning of your experiences with yourself and with others. This is done in an empathic and compassionate way and with the goal of giving you greater insight into yourself, more control over your experiences—and ultimately— more happiness.

I believe that a relationship that includes empathy, presence and compassionate listening can be trans-formative, and that is the kind of relationship that I try to foster with each client in my practice.

My practice is non directive (I don't give advice, homework or a diagnosis) and I strive to create an environment that is non judgmental.

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