Reclaiming Narrative & Restoring Agency.

For those navigating complex trauma, body dysmorphia, or shifting identities, being ‘seen’ can feel dangerous. Standard photography often prioritises the aesthetic over the human experience, which can be dysregulating for those with a history of feeling unsafe in their bodies.

This is where psychology meets creative expression. I offer a unique, therapeutic approach to photography where I step out from the therapist’s chair and behind the camera. This is not a glamour shoot in a photography studio - it is a collaborative intervention designed to help you reclaim agency, challenge distorted self-perception, and experiment with how you wish to be seen.

I understand that for survivors of sexual trauma or those battling disordered eating, the ‘gaze’ of another person can be triggering. My approach is built on robust clinical safety:

• You Have Control: You dictate the pace, the boundaries, and the level of exposure. We can pause, stop, or change direction at any moment.

• Nervous System Regulation: As an experienced clinician, I am attuned to signs of dysregulation or dissociation. We prioritise your physiological and psychological safety.

• Authentic Connection: The goal is not to perform for the camera, but to capture a moment of authentic presence and body neutrality.

Who Is This For?
This service offers a tool for anyone whose relationship with their body has been fractured by their history.

• Trauma Survivors: Reclaiming the body as your own, rather than a site of past pain.

• Body Image & Dysmorphia: Challenging the internal critic and viewing yourself through a lens of compassion rather than judgment.

• Gender & Identity: For LGBTIQA+ clients, this can be a celebratory space to document gender euphoria and authentic expression.

How It Works
The process is structured to maximise predictability and safety:

• Pre-Shoot Consultation: We meet (online or in-person) to discuss your boundaries, your triggers, and your intent. We allow you to ‘interview’ me as the therapist and photographer to ensure you feel safe before a camera is ever involved. (2 hours)

• Skill Building & Resourcing: Depending on the needs identified in the pre-shoot consultation, we collaboratively set a treatment plan that can includes three sessions before your photoshoot. During these sessions, we work to equip you with the skills and resources to explore your imagine through this supported photography process. (3 X 50 minute sessions)

• The Photoshoot: A collaborative session where we work together to create images that feel true to you. There is no pressure to look a certain way. The focus is on comfort, consent, and creativity. I provide stabilisation and support during the whole photoshoot, and encourage you to view the images as we go along. You can discuss the images, explore your responses, notice your emotions, and share what the images represent for you. (2 hours)

• The Review: The viewing process spans three therapeutic sessions to ensure you are supported as you engage with the images. We begin with a Safety Cull to permanently remove unsafe photos before moving into Narrative Rescripting to challenge the internal critic. The final session focuses on Integration and the delivery of your chosen images. You retain full control over storage so I can securely archive your files or permanently destroy them. (3 X 50 minute sessions)

• Bookings: Please enquire via the details on the Contact page.