How can therapy
help you?
Therapy can be a good step at any point in your life. While some people reach out in a crisis, it can also be helpful when you want to reflect on relationships with others, low mood, persistant habits, cycles or patterns of behaviour
Therapy can help with some of the following issues:
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Helping to create change in your life
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To reflect and find meaning
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Help you with something you are stuck with
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Practical life tools
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To find calm and peace
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To work with specific issues such as:
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Neurodiversity (incl ADHD and Autism)
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Social Identity and understanding
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Career and work challenges
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Relationship issues
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See below for more details on some specific issues and how I work with them
Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a framework that recognises the natural diversity of human brains and the different ways people process information, learn, and behave. It encompasses ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Tics. Living in a neurotypical-biased world, neurodivergent people may feel challenged to have their differences affirmed and understood. Often we have to deal with a lack of understanding of who we are from from neurotypical people . We also try and code-switch (mask) our behaviour from others for fear of rejection . My practice supports neurodiversity affirmative counselling to promote the view that neurological differences should be respected as any other human variation. I work in the here and now with a knowledge of key behavioural traits that ADHD and Autistic clients may have. I work towards radical acceptance of who we are as people, as well as dealing with issues clients have from dealing with a world designed for neurotypical people.
Depression Depression affects one in three people during their lives making them feel sad, empty or irritable with a withdrawal from activities they used to find enjoyable. While we feel withdrawn from life, we often get locked into our own thoughts and it can often feel difficult to reach out to others for help. The advice offered by others which usually does not account for the struggles the person is going through can cause further frustration. From my own personal experience, it can be hard to relate to others who seem to be constantly giving advice without feeling and understanding what you are going through. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can share your feelings and thoughts and address key issues such as avoidance behaviours, hopelessness, dwelling on negative information and constant self-blame.
Anxiety Life brings a lot our way — and sometimes, it can feel like too much. Whether you’re navigating constant worry, burnout, or just feeling off and unsure why, therapy offers a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I work with people facing a wide range of emotional challenges, including: - Anxiety & Chronic Worry – Racing thoughts, overthinking, trouble relaxing, fear of the worst-case scenario - Stress & Burnout – Emotional exhaustion, work stress, overwhelm, feeling like you’re always “on” - Panic & Health Anxiety – Physical symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, fear something is wrong - Perfectionism & Over-responsibility – Pressure to get everything right, difficulty saying no, fear of disappointing others - Low Self-Worth & Inner Criticism – Harsh self-talk, imposter feelings, trouble trusting yourself - Life Transitions – Moving, career shifts, breakups, or other big changes that leave you feeling unsettled - Emotional Sensitivity – Feeling things deeply, getting easily overwhelmed, struggling to “just let it go” You don’t have to have all the answers before you reach out. If something feels heavy, tangled, or confusing, we can explore it together — gently, at your pace. Integrative therapy allows us to use a mix of tools and approaches, so your care is as unique as you are.
Career and work challenges Most of us will spend a third of our lives at work, so when it throws up challenges it can really affect our ability to enjoy life. Through lived experience of working in fast-paced corporate environments I can give you advice and counselling regarding work challenges. Transactional Analysis is particularly suited for helping with workplace issues and has many practical tools that you can employ to facilitate better more open conversations with colleagues as well as giving you a self-understanding that will help you make the best decisions regarding the corporate challenges you meet.
LGBTQIA+ We live in a heteronormative biased society. In other words, heterosexual relationships are the cultural norm which means those who live outside of the cultural norm often experience prejudice. I offer LGBTQIA+ community affirmative therapy to endeavour to provide a non-judgmental service for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, intersex and anyone who identifies as gender, sex or relationship diverse (GSRD). I work by offering a non-judgmental space for clients to discuss any issues such as relationship issues/breakdowns, exploring sexual identity, sexuality and social and biological transformations. I have lived experience of LGBTQIA+ for over 30 years and have worked for two years as a volunteer for ELOP counselling, which worked exclusively with the community.
Social Identity understanding We are all part of multiple social categories, such as race, gender, class, sexuality, disability, and age. Our experiences of society vary depending on their membership in these categories. We also have unique experiences of discrimination and oppression. Multiple forms of inequality can compound to create obstacles. For example, a person might experience multiple forms of discrimination, such as sexism, racism, and ableism, all at the same time. During therapy I can help clients explore their social identity with an intersectional lens as well as well as being aware of discrimination and oppression and importantly, how these experiences may play out between myself and the clients. In my practice I celebrate all forms of diversity through the lens of intersectionality.