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Welcome

You may have landed here for any number of reasons. Life can be isolating particularly if you are struggling. I offer a safe, empathic, confidential space to talk about concerns, and to identify, explore and find the change and healing you are seeking, in the ways that work best for you.

I work with both neurotypical and neurodivergent clients. I have supported over 300 neurodivergent clients, giving me empathy and insight into what can help if you are having challenges as a neurodivergent person being in the world.

A large part of the success of therapy is feeling you’re working with someone that ‘gets’ you, that you have a good fit with.

I'M A RELATIONAL THERAPIST

I believe the ways we relate to others, starting with how we relate to ourselves, shapes how we experience life.

I see all my clients as creative, resourceful and whole. No-one is broken. When things are not working the way we want them to, there may be a disconnect between body, mind and soul.

Therapy with me is about gaining insight into old, stuck patterns, experiencing a different way of being and relating, and discovering a life that feels purposeful, meaningful, expansive.

I WORK WITH RESOLVING TRAUMA THROUGH THE BODY AND EMDR

The body is where trauma is held, and the body holds the answer to healing and releasing that trauma. Somatic Experiencing® helps re-set the nervous system by unfreezing the arousal that gets stuck during a traumatic event, enabling you to move forward without being constantly on high alert.

EMDR supports recovery from distressing events and the problems they have caused through 'unsticking' and reprocessing memories of trauma so they have less intensity and charge.

I USE PARTS WORK TO HELP CLIENTS' UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES BETTER

Some of our parts may be wounded or in pain; others may try to control and protect from that pain. Parts work helps identify what is going on underneath, supporting re-integration towards wholeness, and a greater sense of coherence and authenticity. 

COUNSELLING AND THERAPY WITH ME

I welcome clients who are seeking support to explore difficult feelings and emotions, whether these have been around for a long time, perhaps even stemming from difficulties in childhood; relate to a particular life event that is causing upset and concern right now; or an enduring struggle or challenge where you are ready to start the healing process.

I have a particular interest in working with clients who have experienced loss and bereavement, especially adults bereaved as children; those who experience attachment difficulties or who are going through a life transition; those experiencing relational challenges, and those who are neurodiverse. You may also be bringing worries over anxiety, depression, low mood or other difficult feelings.

My approach blends Talking therapy, Somatic Experiencing®, other somatic approaches including breathwork and mindfulness, EMDR, and Parts work; bringing in core Coaching principles where that feels helpful.

I integrate insight into unconscious processes through Psychodynamic theory and the Clarkson 5-Strand Relationship Model; support clients to resolve trauma through my training as a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and in EMDR; and help clients gain deeper awareness and self-understanding by working with parts through a Voice Dialogue informed process.

My over 10 years work as a coach (Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation) means I can also support you to find concrete strategies to create the life you are looking for, alongside the therapeutic support that will help to uncover why it can be hard to make the changes you desire.

I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation for us to get a feel for each other and decide if we would be a good fit to work together, as well as for you to share with me what brings you to therapy.

This is also a chance for you to ask any questions, and share any concerns you may have about starting therapy.