Sam De Gruchy

Currently both in-person and online availability. 

Subject to availability I typically hold in-person sessions during the day (10am to 4pm); and online sessions in the mornings (8-10am) and evenings (4-6pm)

provide a containing space to work collaboratively in and through your unique process, combining several approaches. At the core of my practice is the therapeutic alliance, relational therapy with intention and an open heart and mind.

At times it can feel as though we are isolated or misunderstood, in dread or despair, overwhelmed or stuck - therapy can provide both the welcomed opportunity to come up for air, and at the same time to dive deeper into ourselves: to heal or transform what no longer serves us and to nurture and empower ourselves from a place of depth and understanding.

In my practice I see my role and purpose as to facilitate contact with your innate healing wisdom, with a compassionate understanding of just how difficult things can get along the way. Therapy is the opportunity to come up for air, and at the same time to dive deeper into ourselves: to heal or transform what no longer serves us and to nurture and empower ourselves from a place of depth and understanding. 

That is Integrative therapy?

Integrative therapy is the coming together of multiple therapeutic approaches adapted and combined in a way that best serves you as a unique human being. I am trained theoretically and therapeutically in Psychodynamic, Existential, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Attachment and Gestalt approaches among others, always working from a Person-Centred base in my practice.  Sessions lean into immediacy with a focus on what arises in the present moment, whilst honouring and working toward your goals, and cultivating clarity and self-compassion over time. This is supported by an empathetic inquiry into where difficulties may have arisen from in your past.

Relational therapy

I also work relationally, which places value on the connection between the two of us in a therapeutic alliance - humour, empathy, healthy disagreement and 'humanness' are all welcome with an open heart and mind as part of the therapeutic process. I am here to listen attentively and compassionately, always with your best interests in mind.

Overall

I believe we have a duty of care to ourselves and to each other to see and support our subjective lived experiences, and I strive to create a space in my practice which embodies this.

If you are interested in working together, please message me to request a free initial 20 minute consultation or with any questions you may have, I very much look forward to us connecting.

Free 20 minute initial consultation 

Please get in touch to request an initial free 20 minute video consultation. This is a gentle and commitment free opportunity for us to connect and discuss working together. There’s no need to prepare in advance, or any obligation to share less/more than you feel comfortable ahead of the session.

First session

The first 50 minute session will be gently structured around an assessment. This gives us both the opportunity to bring ourselves into the space, better understand any difficulties you might be experiencing, and identify your intentions and goals for therapy. 

Sessions thereafter

50 minutes sessions are typically held weekly. Longer sessions are also an option subject to availability, and we may collaboratively agree to amend frequency or duration after a period of working together.

Cancellation

kindly note I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy