Kathryn Hayes

Approach

I see therapy as walking through a forest with someone, side by side. There may be paths we have walked many times without quite noticing where they lead, paths we have learned to avoid, or places we have become accustomed to moving around. My role is not to have a map or know exactly where we should go, but to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and attention. Together, we can slow down, look more closely at what we encounter, and begin to make sense of the experiences and relationships that have shaped you.

My approach is primarily grounded in longer-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy and informed by attachment theory and object relations. I am interested in understanding how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others, including patterns we may not always be aware of. I hope to offer a warm, thoughtful, and accepting space where you can come to know yourself more deeply, make sense of the paths that have shaped you, and perhaps discover new ways of understanding yourself and moving through the world.