Approach & Specialisms
Existentialism and Systemic Family Therapy
Approach to Psychotherapy at Saans
My therapeutic approach brings together existential psychotherapy and systemic family therapy. In our sessions, I invite you to slow down, reflect and explore your experiences with curiosity and openness. This process helps you develop greater self-awareness, perspective and choice in how you respond to the challenges in your life, while also acknowledging the cultural, relational and familial influences that shape who you are.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood and depression, stress, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma and PTSD, identity questions, family challenges, eating or body-image concerns, and addictive or compulsive patterns. I have a particular passion for helping people navigate loss in its many forms.
At the heart of my work is the belief that therapy is a collaborative space — not one where agendas are imposed, but where you can reflect, make sense of what feels important, and move towards decisions that are more intentional and meaningful.
Sessions take place in person at my therapy room on Regent Street in Central London, or online if you prefer to connect from home.
Who I Work With
Individuals, Couples, Families and Adolescents
I work with individuals, couples, families, and young people aged 12 and above, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and relational concerns – including anxiety, grief, low mood, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity and purpose.
My practice also includes dyadic work; for example, between a parent and child, siblings, or partners. These sessions can offer space to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection.
Sometimes therapy begins individually and naturally expands to include others who are important in your life. I’ve seen how meaningful it can be when family members or partners join a session to listen, understand, and heal together.
Whether you come alone or with someone close to you, I aim to offer a safe, reflective space where understanding, compassion, and growth can unfold. Sessions are available in person on Regent Street in Central London, or online, depending on what feels most supportive for you.
What is Existential Psychotherapy?
Existential psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that explores the deeper questions of being human — meaning, identity, relationships, freedom, and how we navigate uncertainty or change. Instead of viewing distress as something to be “fixed,” existential therapy supports you in understanding how you are living, relating, and making sense of your experiences.
In this approach, your struggles are understood within the broader context of your life stories, values, cultural background, and relationships. Therapy creates space to reflect on what feels important, so you can reconnect with a greater sense of choice, meaning, and vitality — even during periods of anxiety, low mood, grief, or transitions.
At Saans Psychotherapy, we use the Existential approach to help many people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Together we explore what matters most to you, and how you can live more intentionally, with a stronger sense of self-awareness and authenticity.
What is Systemic Family Therapy?
Systemic Family Therapy looks at how our emotional experiences are shaped by the relationships and systems we live within – family, partners, social circles, community, and culture. Rather than seeing difficulties in isolation, this approach explores the patterns of interaction and communication that influence how we relate to one another.
Systemic therapy is especially helpful for understanding recurring relational challenges, conflict, or disconnection. By exploring each person’s perspective and the wider context they come from, therapy supports more empathy, clarity, and meaningful change within relationships.
We have seen this approach be truly beneficial for couples, families, and individuals navigating communication difficulties, conflict, parenting challenges, adolescent issues, or life transitions. The aim is to build healthier patterns of relating and create more supportive, balanced connections in your life.
In this space, therapy becomes a conversation about what it means to live with authenticity and choice, even in the face of uncertainty, loss, and limitation. Together we explore how you might meet life’s challenges with greater creativity, responsibility, and self-awareness.
If you’re curious to explore these ideas further, you can read some of my writing on existential therapy, grief, identity, and relationships on the Resources page.