About Prossy

I understand the importance of feeling safe and secure and trusting someone with your worries. I can help build a safe, confidential relationship where you can share your worries. I offer support to help you work through any issues you may encounter. I will work with you to help you understand and accept yourself and your circumstances. I can do that by listening and communicating my understanding of whatever you express. This can support your self-awareness and help you adjust to a better way of being.  

I have a specialist interest in difference and diversity in young and old, women and men, and this was the focal point of my research dissertation. For example, immigration uncertainties, discrimination based on race, culture, age, religion, class, disability, etc.

 There is a growing rate of mental health issues among young people, and many find it difficult to talk about such issues. Often, they experience anxiety and depression. I understand the importance of mental well-being for children and young people. I have over 12 years of experience working with children and young people.  

I have also worked with women victims and survivors of domestic violence, including rape and all sorts of abuses.

 I also work with couples of all relationship orientations. I take time to conduct a detailed assessment in three parts, which helps individuals identify the root cause of their issues.

 Christ-Centered Approach: I am a Christian and believe God is vital in healing. I, therefore, use the integration of religion into therapy. I do so in an overt approach that systematically deals with spiritual issues in therapy on the condition that the subject is brought up by the client. I also use resources like prayer and scripture. 

I look at psychotherapy through the lens of scripture and believe that dealing with human emotions and behaviours requires principles that are compatible with the Bible. I regard the Bible as the infallible Word of God. I study the Bible and use scripture to guide my thinking as I work with my clients, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide my process and how I interact with them.

 I appreciate that clients come from varying religious backgrounds. Therefore, I aim to explore my religious beliefs and values within the initial session to introduce myself and explain how I work. I will also inform clients that they may pray during our sessions if they wish to include it as part of their therapeutic process. I will not impose my beliefs on my clients; instead, I will support their autonomy. I use a non-directive approach to therapy to allow the client to lead their therapeutic process and decision-making. I will walk with the client on the self-exploration journey, helping them to identify solutions to their issues. 

My views and beliefs are inspired by my religious background and by the reference below:

 Anderson, N.T., Zuehlke, T.E. and Zuehlke, J.S. (2000) Christ-Centered Therapy. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.