
Therapy
Practice Description
I have worked within the mental health charity Mind for 3 years meeting a diverse group of people with wide ranging issues some of which include anxiety, depression, attachment trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, anger, stress, struggles with sexuality/identity, bereavement and grief. I have always contextualised my work within a socio-political-cultural framework and have supported people through varied forms of crisis. Many of my clients were survivors of C-PTSD so working collaboratively towards strengthening their sense of self was an important part of the work. Therapy can help restore self-agency and self-esteem. It is not only for people in crisis however, individuals often seek it for personal growth, to enhance their overall well-being.
I have come to appreciate that striving for authentic expression isn’t always easy. Understanding and becoming aware of our attachment patterns requires time, effort and self-compassion. How we talk to ourselves during difficult moments is incredibly important. It’s also normal to encounter resistance within yourself sometimes, or to feel uncomfortable when confronting deep-seated issues, but fear not as this is often a sign of growth.
I offer both short and long-term therapy where we are either specific about issues discussed or we can work in a more explorative fashion. There are rarely quick solutions but with persistence, hope and a willingness to be curious, we can begin shining a light on any darkness. I strive to help you make the most out of the life you have.
First Session
In our first session I will carry out an assessment in which I will find out more about what brings you to counselling. Expect to discuss goals, expectations, pace and depth throughout our time together as monitoring progress is important. It’s also worth noting that although therapy is sometimes challenging, the ways in which we struggle can alert us to something profound about ourselves. In my experience, working through, embracing and accepting emotional difficulties can root us in resilience. It can help us mobilise “stuckness”. There is also something really powerful about living an examined life.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, OCD, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of Therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal