Therapy & Coaching to Help You Feel Like Yourself Again
I offer a collaborative approach which combines therapeutic insights with practical strategies for making positive changes. With over 20 years’ experience working with clients, I know that talking alone sometimes isn’t enough - our work will be active & change-focused.
If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed or stuck trying to make sense of things on your own, talking is the first place to start. It gives you space to air your thoughts and feelings, to get clarity on what’s bothering you and start to think about what needs to be different. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where you can be honest about what’s really going on.
My approach combines the power of talking psychotherapy with practical coaching techniques because lasting change doesn’t come from just understanding the problems. It takes careful, considered and sustainable action.
I work with a wide range of clients and issues with a special interest in working with women entering midlife, perimenopause and menopause. This time can often bring a confusing mix of physical and psychological symptoms and focused support can really help.
Benefits of Therapy & Coaching
"If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
(Maya Angelou)
Talking to a professional might feel like a big step, but it's one of the best ones you can take. Some friends and family are too close to you so they can't be objective - and they might be part of the problem! A neutral, non-judgemental and compassionate therapist can help you to see things clearly and break the cycle of stuck thinking quickly and effectively.
We often think we should be able to sort things out for ourselves, we just ned to try harder, or try something different. It's ok to admit that you can't, and to ask for help.
Working with a therapist can help you find out what is causing the problems and find solutions which work, sometimes quickly and sometimes slowly.
Psychotherapy
Depression, low mood, hopelessness
Anxiety, fear, worrying
Grief, loss and uncertainty
Self-esteem, self-worth, self-criticism
Relationship patterns and communication
Past events, experiences and memories
Coaching
Plannning small actions to change habits
Challenging negative thought cycles
Goal setting to create focus
Learning about values-based living
Practising clear and honest communication
Vision mapping
How will you feel?
Focused therapy can help you feel better from the first session. It’s a relief to find someone who is listening to you, trying to understand what you’re saying and wants to help you make sense of what’s been happening.
As we work together, we will talk through the things which have been building up and causing blockages. That could mean anything from laying down some ghosts from your past, to planning a morning routine that gives you consistent time for yourself. We will look at making small, achievable changes that add up week after week, turning into long-term sustainable results.
That heavy, confused feeling starts to lift and things become clearer. You might find yourself thinking differently, planning different activities, feeling your energy return and new motivation creeping in.
We are all changing every day, but with focused therapy you take control of where that change takes you.
Clear
Thinking
Balanced
Focus
Mindful
Living
I have been a psychotherapist, counsellor and coach for over two decades. I am currently training in menopausal health coaching. My core-training was in integrative psychotherapy and over time I have added many theories, techniques and skills to my tool kit.
Listening and empathy are at the heart of how I work. Our sessions will be based on talking but we will work towards small, actionable goals between sessions.
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Mental & emotional - exploring identity, self-esteem, relationships, meaning, and how you experience yourself in the world;
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Physical and lifestyle - supporting lifestyle change, behaviour & habit change, adding in strategies for wellbeing, emotional regulation and stress management