Is Therapy Right For Me?

You might come to counselling with a clear idea of a problem you want to work through, or perhaps you are unsure of what the real problems are, but feel something is “off” or missing in your life. 

Maybe you feel overwhelmed by a big life transition or upheaval that has left you questioning who you really are?

Such as:

  • Break-up, divorce or relationship/ family issues

  • Becoming a parent, or grown-up kids leaving home

  • Redundancy or career issues

  • Infertility, illness, medical condition or procedure

  • Bereavement, grief or loss

Desert road with red rock formations and distant mountains

“When I accept myself
just as I am,
then I can change.”

Carl Rogers

  • Therapy offers you a dedicated time and space to slow things down, think and talk about your problems to uncover their often unknown origins, bringing them to light to become more manageable.  

  • Perhaps...

    you question who you are outside of your roles, such as being a parent, child, partner, or colleague?

    Do you want to redefine yourself within these roles but lack the confidence to do so?

  • Maybe...

    you feel like your life lacks purpose and want to explore who you are to find more purpose or meaning in your life, or live the life you truly want for yourself?

  • Possibly...

    you struggle to acknowledge your strengths or qualities that make you you, finding it hard to take compliments, believe in your successes or celebrate your achievements?

Snow-covered mountain peaks in black and white, with rugged terrain and icy slopes.

Tell me, what is it you plan
to do with your one wild
and precious life?

Mary Oliver

By feeling heard and valued, we often feel supported or safe enough to be curious about ourselves.

I aim to work with you to explore your problems, supporting you to identify and overcome barriers and achieve your goals, to live a more fulfilling, happier and healthier life.

By taking time to get to know and accept ourselves I believe it can become easier to live a meaningful life, meet our full potential and develop the relationships we want.

  • Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated by negative cycles, unhelpful patterns or unhealthy relationships that you can’t seem to break?

  • Maybe you know you need to make a change but not sure how or what you could do differently?

  • Maybe you feel like your life lacks purpose and want to explore who you are to find more meaning in your life, or live the life you truly want for yourself?

  • Do you struggle to take positive actions that you know will benefit you?

  • Are you a student or graduate wanting to explore your next steps or future aspirations, but don’t know where to start? Contact me for concessions.

You Might Be Experiencing:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress, Work-Related Stress and Burnout

  • Work Issues; Redundancy, Overworked, Feeling Exploited, Unfulfilled or Lacking Job Satisfaction

  • Low Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence or Self-Belief

  • Relationship Issues, Attachment Issues, Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

  • Communication Issues: Assertiveness and Boundaries

  • Family Issues: Empty Nest, New-Parents, Separation or Divorce

  • Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)

  • Grief, Loss or Bereavement

  • Infertility, Miscarriage or Childless Not By Choice

  • Health Anxiety, Long Term Illness, Impact of Living with Health Conditions

  • Sadness

  • Loneliness

  • Social Anxiety

  • Self-Harm

  • Procrastination; Lack of Motivation, Meaning, Direction or Purpose

  • Identity Exploration, Gender Transition

Because I work from a Pluralistic Approach I can tailor how we work together to integrate different theories that are bespoke to you and suit your individual needs.

You can learn more about the foundations of the different theories I use here.