A person-centred Approach to Therapy
There can be moments in life when coping becomes harder than you expected, and holding on to hope might feel difficult. You may be entering therapy in great distress, feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed by loss or change, or simply unlike yourself without fully understanding why.
Whatever has brought you here - clear or uncertain - You do not need to face it alone.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space. You don’t need to arrive with a clear story or tidy explanation. Together, we can explore what’s happening at a pace that feels right for you, gently making room for what feels overwhelming, confusing, or difficult.
Reaching out can feel daunting, especially when things feel heavy or unclear. But you’ve already taken a meaningful first step. From here, we can work it out together - one step at a time.
As a person-centred practitioner, I work with a wide range of experiences and difficulties. I work with individuals who may present with or struggle with:
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This can include persistent worry, racing thoughts, feeling on edge, low mood, tearfulness, or a sense of heaviness or lack of motivation. People often describe feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, or stuck in patterns they would like to understand and change.
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Long periods of stress can leave people feeling exhausted, disconnected, or unable to switch off. This may be linked to work, caring responsibilities, or feeling under constant pressure to cope. Therapy can offer a space to slow down and explore what has become unsustainable.
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Some people come to therapy with experiences of feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of step with the world around them. This can include difficulties with focus, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or navigating expectations. I work in a non-pathologising way, focusing on each person’s lived experience.
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Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring unexpected emotional challenges, including anxiety, low mood, identity shifts, and feelings of guilt or inadequacy. Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences without judgement, at your own pace.
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Relationship difficulties can involve partners, family members, friendships, or patterns that repeat across different relationships. People may come to therapy feeling confused, hurt, disconnected, or unsure of their needs and boundaries. Therapy can support reflection on relational patterns, communication, and what feels important or healthy for you.
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Struggles with self-esteem and identity can show up as self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, people-pleasing, or a sense of not knowing who you are anymore. This may be connected to life changes, relationships, parenthood, or long-held expectations about who you “should” be. Therapy offers space to explore these experiences with compassion and curiosity, and to reconnect with a more authentic sense of self.
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Loss can take many forms, including the death of a loved one, changes in relationships, or the loss of a hoped-for future. Grief does not follow a set timeline, and therapy can offer support in making sense of complex and often conflicting emotions.
You do not need to have a diagnosis or a clearly defined issue to begin therapy. People come to therapy for many different reasons, and we can explore whatever feels most important to you.
