Who I work with

I work with with adults and teens 16 + whatever your walk of life or background. Part of being human is experiencing heartbreak. When I say heartbreak, I don't mean only romantic heartbreak, (although this no doubt shows up for many) I mean all the stuff that happens to us, big or small that causes us pain throughout our lives. What is heartbreak for one might not be for another. Our unique personalities and previous experiences will influence what we find distressing. How we are supported by others and how we are able to support ourselves will also impact how we might manage. The stories we tell ourselves and the meaning we place on these heartbreaks can affect how we see ourselves, others and the world. Many heartbreaks happen when we are children. The relationship we have with our parents and siblings, our experience of school and growing up can impact how we show up in our present lives, in relationships, at work as well as affect how we feel about the future.  

 

How I can help 

I will listen to your story. All the stories that make up who you are. By sharing what has happened to you, you will come to understand your own patterns of behaviour and triggers. What you can manage well and what you need some help with. I will support you in making these discoveries so you can face life's challenges with confidence and self compassion. 

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People I have worked with

I have worked with clients who have:

-Suffered a loss or bereavement

-Are encountering significant relationship difficulties

-Are struggling as new parents or parents of older children

-Those who need to work through and understand their relationship with a parent, sibling or close family member

-Others who are managing a life change, due to either reaching a certain age or stage in life

-Experiencing difficulties at work

-Those struggling with big life events such as separation, divorce, infidelity and peri-menopause

Life can present us with many challenges along the way. My training and expertise will help you find the tools to process, understand and move forward with hope.

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How life's challenges can affect us

When things get tough we can end up experiencing significant distress leading to feelings of frustration, depression, anxiety or fear. 

This can stop us from living the life we would like. As we struggle to manage on our own, many of us adopt unhelpful coping strategies to avoid or cover up difficult feelings. These can show up in many forms. Common ones include:

  • Substance abuse - drinking alcohol, smoking, or taking recreational drugs
  • Isolation - avoiding others, feeling lonely, or working too much
  • Negative self-talk - criticising yourself or worrying excessively
  • Self-harm - harming yourself in some way or behaving dangerously
  • Emotional eating - eating too much or too little.

Try not to beat yourself up if you have engaged with any of the above or other harmful ways to alleviate your pain - most of us have at some point in our lives. Therapy will help you to understand why you do this stuff and at the same time support you to discover new aspects of yourself and healthy ways to cope.

 

Can Talking Really Help?

Yes it can! When I work with people I help them uncover the bits they need to talk about. Sometimes we need to tell parts of our story many times in order to make sense of it. I will listen to you wholeheartedly. That being said, I am also here to help you identify how to incorporate change, at your pace. I've heard many clients say, 'I'm just being silly really,' or 'I expect you've heard this sort of thing before.'  My answer is, if it's important to you then it's not silly, and yes many people show up having experienced similar difficulties - I think it can be helpful to know you are not alone. I will will work with you strategically and sensitively to uncover your truth and achieve your goals.