Psychotherapy

Do I need therapy?

That first step to reaching out to a therapist can often be the hardest. It can feel scary to put yourself first, to prioritise your needs or even to know if therapy is what you do need.

Talking therapy gives you a space to be all of you. People I work with often have questions like…

Everyone thinks I am coping but I have no idea how I am going to carry on? Overwhelm, burn-out and stress can be huge factors in how we experience the world. Therapy can be a place to share that load, to work through the hidden or unheard sides of our experience and help them to be worked through so the burden isn’t so heavy.

Am I asking too much or too little from my relationship? Uncertainty in relationships with partners, family or friends is part of being human, we all have needs, some of which we aren’t even aware of. Having a confidential space to express your feelings, frustrations or hurts and where they come from can help you to discover what your needs are and how to get them met in healthy ways.

I can’t switch off whats wrong with me? You may feel anxious, chaotic or like you can’t relax. There can be many reasons why you can’t rest easily. It may be stresses in family or work, feeling like you are holding everyone else but yourself, there may be events from childhood or adulthood that impact how safe you feel, you could be wondering if you have ADHD or are on the autistic spectrum. Therapy can be a way to begin to regulate, understand and share your experience. It may feel useful to get to know what the body is saying, how we can support it as well as understanding through our thoughts.

I never feel good enough, what can I do? Many people live with having an inner voice that may feel critical, judgemental or even cruel. It may feel hard to do but gently beginning to share this internal experience with someone who won’t judge you and can support you to understand this perspective can help you move into a deeper relationship with it can begin to free yourself from how it limits your life.

My experience is too much for anyone to hold – Our most vulnerable parts often feel like they are going to be too much for others. A trauma-informed therapist will help to build trust in the therapy relationship, this can help you to explore the deepest and scariest parts of your life experience at your own speed and with care and compassion.

Talking therapy is a confidential space to explore your inner world, whatever that might be. To find answers to some of the questions you are sitting with or emotions you are struggling with.

I welcome you with warmth, honesty and respect to explore your experiences, I will ask you questions and gently challenge you. You always have a choice about what you bring and where we go in your session. We are all full of conflicting parts, some parts may feel clear and certain whilst others feel confused and distressed. In this space we can build understanding so that you can feel more complete. Growing confidence to make positive change in your life, reduce overwhelm and move towards reaching your full potential.

I am passionate about supporting and empowering people to heal and grow, to move through areas of restriction and suffering, to live with greater freedom.