About therapy

There's no doubt that going to therapy has become more 'normal' in recent years. Countless people - me included - have found it helpful to share struggles in a confidential, safe environment. Opening up in this way can be transformative. Nonetheless, choosing to begin therapy is still a big decision, especially at times when we may be feeling particularly vulnerable.

Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a loved one, or struggle to sustain meaningful relationships. Maybe you or someone close to you is self-harming, feeling suicidal, or struggling to get out of bed in the mornings. You may be affected by one or several of the following:

• depression

• anxiety and panic attacks

• addiction

• disordered eating or body shame

• bereavement

• late-diagnosed neurodivergence

• physical disabilities and chronic pain

• trauma

• childhood neglect

• bullying

• anger

• miscarriage

• post-natal depression

• infertility

• impotence

• sexual dysfunction

• uncertainty around childlessness

• perimenopause / menopause

• insomnia and nightmares

• gender

• sexuality

• loneliness

• personality disorders

• cultural issues

• career and workplace difficulties

• relationship struggles

I work with adults over 18 - there is no upper age limit. If you would like to arrange an initial consultation, or if you have any questions, please contact me using the secure online form.

Counselling or psychotherapy?

Whether there’s a meaningful difference between counselling and psychotherapy depends on who you ask. The most common distinction says that counselling is usually shorter term work (mostly focusing on behavioural patterns in the here-and-now) whereas psychotherapy is usually more in-depth and longer term, exploring historical patterns and formative relationships to understand ourselves better.

Definitions aside: I see clients at least once a week, in a quiet, confidential and non-judgmental space. Some clients find that more frequent sessions are helpful; we can discuss this during our sessions. I offered Zoom sessions during the Covid lockdowns but am now back working face-to-face.