Who I Work With
I work with adults, young people, children and parents who may recognise something of themselves, or their child, in the experiences below.
Often, the things we struggle with make sense when we understand what we have been carrying, and how we have learned to cope.
If any of this feels familiar, you are very welcome to get in touch to explore whether therapy might be helpful.
Adults
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressures they carry.
Often, these difficulties make sense when we understand what you have been through and how you have learned to cope.
Children & Young People (CYP)
I also work with children and young people, and their parents, where something doesn’t feel quite right, or where a young person may be struggling with their thoughts, feelings, or behaviour.
This might include anxiety, low mood, OCD, or self-esteem difficulties, as well as times when change feels overwhelming, such as moving to secondary school or navigating shifts in friendships and expectations.
I also work in a neurodiversity-affirming way with children and young people who are autistic, have ADHD, or experience the world in ways that may feel different to those around them, offering space to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, and feel supported in ways that work for them.
I also offer parent-led CBT, where I work closely with parents to support their child, particularly where anxiety or emotional regulation feels difficult. This can be especially helpful for younger children, and involves thinking together about what may be maintaining these patterns, as well as finding practical, compassionate ways to respond to your child’s feelings and behaviour.
Do you recognise yourself or your child in any of these?
Low Mood & Depression
Do things that used to matter feel harder than they once did?
Low mood can bring emptiness, hopelessness, irritability, or exhaustion. Even small tasks can start to feel heavy.
Therapy can help you make sense of what is happening and begin to reconnect with yourself and your life.
Anxiety (including social anxiety)
Does your mind feel hard to switch off, with worries that keep circling?
Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, a tense body, constant “what ifs”, or feeling on edge in situations that others seem to manage more easily.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns and feel steadier, safer, and less overwhelmed.
Trauma, PTSD & Complex PTSD
Do past experiences still feel present, leaving you on edge or unsettled?
Trauma can follow a single event or build over time through repeated experiences. You might notice flashbacks, nightmares, a sense of threat, or difficulty feeling fully safe.
Therapy can offer a compassionate space to process what has happened and begin to feel more grounded.
Perfectionism & Burnout
Are you hard on yourself, even when you are already carrying too much?
You may push yourself relentlessly, struggle to rest, or feel that whatever you do is never quite enough. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, shame, and disconnection from what you need.
Therapy can help you step out of these cycles and build a kinder, more sustainable way of living.
Neurodivergence
Do you sometimes feel misunderstood because the world does not quite fit how your mind works?
I work in a neurodiversity-affirming way with children, young people, and adults, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, or experience the world differently to those around them.
Therapy can offer space to better understand yourself, make sense of your experiences, and find ways of coping that work for you.
Low self-esteem
Do you find yourself feeling not good enough, or comparing yourself harshly to others?
Low self-esteem can shape how you see yourself, your relationships, and what you feel able to do. It often comes with a strong inner critic and difficulty recognising your own worth.
Therapy can help you develop a more balanced, compassionate relationship with yourself.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Do you feel caught in exhausting cycles of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours?
OCD can involve checking, cleaning, mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking, or rituals that feel hard to resist, even when part of you knows they do not make sense.
Therapy can help you gently reduce OCD’s hold and move towards greater freedom.
Phobias (including emetophobia)
Does fear around certain situations or sensations feel overwhelming or limiting?
Phobias, including fear of vomiting, can begin to shape everyday choices and make the world feel smaller. Avoidance may bring short-term relief, while keeping the fear going.
Therapy can help you approach these fears gradually, with support and compassion.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Body Dysmorphia)
Do you find yourself preoccupied with parts of your appearance, even when others reassure you?
You may spend a lot of time checking, comparing, hiding, or trying to fix what feels wrong, with a real impact on confidence and daily life.
Therapy can help you loosen the grip of these thoughts and relate to yourself with more compassion.
Everyone is welcome here
I offer an inclusive and affirming space for people of all identities and backgrounds. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and respectful of cultural diversity. Whoever you are, and whatever has brought you to therapy, you will be met with compassion, curiosity and respect.