What I Can Help With
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes clients are aware of their issue, and other times it can simply feel like life has become overwhelming, or difficult to manage alone. Whether you are a child, young person or adult, you do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy.
My professional focus isn't around one specific area. I often find that clients come to counselling with one presenting issue, such as anxiety or a bereavement - and then together we may uncover deeper or connected experiences as the work progresses.
Utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
As an Integrative Therapist, I am trained in a range of modalities, blending different tools and techniques to create therapy as unique as my client.
I deliver counselling for children, young people and adults, experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties and challenges, including:
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Anxiety, worry, and panic
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Low mood and depression
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Stress and emotional overwhelm
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Burnout and exhaustion
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Bereavement and loss, including pet loss
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Trauma and abuse
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Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
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Relationship and family difficulties
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Identity, gender, and sexuality
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Navigating ADHD and autism
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Whether you have a formal diagnosis or not
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Confidence and self-esteem difficulties
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School, college, or work-related stress
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Life transitions and uncertainty
Sensory Bag created in session for grounding
What Brings You Here?
Sometimes people come to therapy because they feel stuck, low, disconnected, angry, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. Sometimes there is a feeling that something isn’t quite right, alongside an awareness that past experiences may be affecting the present. Others may find themselves struggling to understand their emotions or make sense of why they feel the way they do.
Perhaps your child's behaviour has changed and you're unsure as to why this might be, or there may have been changes in the home such as parental separation, and you're concerned about the effect this is having on your child. It may be that your teenager has started avoiding going to school and you're becoming increasingly worried.
Whatever you or your child may be experiencing, therapy can provide a space where you feel heard, supported, and accepted just as you are. The relationship we build together is at the heart of therapy. Whether you’re 5, 15, or 50 years old, feeling safe, accepted, and genuinely listened to makes a huge difference. I aim to offer a space that feels calm, supportive, and real - somewhere you or your child can come exactly as you are, without fear of judgement.