Each person whether they are a child, adolescent or adult, has essential needs to connect with others, to explore his/her sense of self, and to understand their emotional, cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal reactions. People thrive when they are understood, accepted and cared for by others, and under positive conditions they can build the required skills to understand and change their behaviour. The therapeutic relationship provides a unique opportunity in which these individual needs can be nurtured in an environment that supports the development of insight and change. I believe in supporting and challenging people to explore their lives, emotions, behaviours and relationships. The level of therapeutic challenge is equal to the level of care and compassion that is provided. People are resilient and resourceful and with increased self-awareness and skills to cope with patterns in their lives and relationships they can have a greater sense of meaning, control and contentment.