Max Fedyk SW19

I work relationally, which means the relationship between us matters. Therapy isn't something I do to you of for you - it's something we figure out together. I pay attention to what's happening between us in the room, because that often mirrors what's happening in your life outside.

I'm interested in patterns - how you've learned to protect yourself, what you do when things feel uncomfortable, which parts of yourself you've hidden or downplayed to fit in or stay safe. These aren't problems to fix; they made sense at the time. But sometimes what once kept you safe now keeps you stuck or disconnected.

We work with what's happening now - not just the stories you tell about your past, but how things show up in your body, in our conversations, in the way you relate to yourself and others. What happens when certain topics come up? When do you pull back or push forward? These moments aren't interruptions - they're information.

My arts background means I'm comfortable with ambiguity, metaphor, and the things that don't fit neatly into words. Sometimes the most important stuff gets said without speaking.

Some sessions might be practical and grounded, others more exploratory. I follow what actually emerges rather than having a fixed agenda.

What I bring:

• 5+ years in LGBTQ+ mental health support services
• Experience working with refugees, people seeking asylum, and young people in education settings
• Training in Gestalt and trauma-informed practice
• Designing and delivering training on mental health awareness, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches for community organisations
• A background in the arts that shapes how I listen and work creatively
• Understanding of how systemic oppression shows up in individual lives

Experienced Training delivery:

• Conflict Resolution Training
• Navigating the Hostile Environment
• Immigration and asylum awareness training
• Trans Awareness training
• Supporting and building LGBTQI+ communities
• LGBTQI+ Allyship training

Ongoing professional development:

• Regular clinical supervision
• Committed to ongoing training in trauma-informed and relational approaches
• Ongoing training in facilitation skills
• Ongoing engagement with LGBTQ+ community knowledge and developments