I work with many challenges that clients like you bring but here are some particular areas where I may be abe to help.

Anxiety

If you are suffering from anxiety, it can feel like you are in a constant battle and you begin to become anxious about the possibility of being anxious, leaving you trapped in a cycle.
I can help you to understand anxiety in general amd together we can look at understanding your anxiety and your expereince of it. There will be very valid reasons you are feeling anxious and once we have this understanding, we can find ways to manage it, so that it becomes less dominant in your life and you can begin to break the cycle.

CHRONIC ILLNESS AND PAIN

Illness and pain are part of life, but if you find yourself suffering from a chronic illness or chronic pain this is life-changing and affects every aspect of your life. You may feel like you are faced with a new reality that you are struggling to accept and really wondering how you can still find enjoyment from life.
It affects your relationships with others and it can especially hard if your suffering from a condition that is ‘invisible’ or that others lack understanding or acceptance of.
I can support you to face the new reality of life as it is now, work out how to face everyday challenges and adjust to life that may be very different to what you imagined or had before.

NEURODIVErsity

Have you been recently diagnosed as neurodivergent or feel that you might be?
The world functions in a way that is much more geared to people who are what is described as neurotypical and there can be a lack of understanding that you, as a neurodivergent person experience the world differently and may find it more challenging.
You may have found yourself being critically labelled as weird, lazy or over-sensitive or struggling at school without the support you needed and not having your abilities and talents recognised.
You might feel you struggle to understand other people and in relationships and feel that you have to present yourself as a different person to be accepted and avoid rejection.
I can support you in understanding your past expereinces and how they have affected you and help you to communicate what you need today. I can help you to become more accepting of the person you are and not he person you feel you should be.

OLDER ADULTS

Life as an older adult brings many changes and challenges, you might be trying to find purpose and meaning after retirement, struggling to adjust to the ageing process and your own or a partner’s health conditions.
You may be looking back at your life and your relationships and facing the reality that more of your life has passed than is remaining.
You might be feeling lonely or isolated with little social contacts and wondering how to change this
The idea of opening up to someone about your worries and fears might be hard if you have been taught not to talk about your feelings and to just get on with life.
Older people can face discrimination an invisibility but I believe you are still you, you deserve to be listened to and valued.
You can share your story with me at your own pace in a way you feel comfortable with, I offer sessions by phone if you prefer these to video calls.

CARERS

If you are a carer for someone you love, it can seem almost impossible to think about your own needs. You may experience emotions that are really difficult such as frustration, guilt or resentment and then feel self-critical for having those feelings.
Being a loved one’s carer is hard, it might feel like you have little space for your own life, that you don’t really have your own life. It’s painful to watch a loved one suffer and you might feel on a high alert for the next crisis you need to respond to.
I can be there to help you to find balance in your own life and have a life which lets you still be you, a person who also needs to take of their mental and physical wellbeing.

University students

Young adulthood brings lots of challenges, whether it’s relationships, becoming independent, university study or career choices. It can be daunting to take those steps and establish yourself as an adult.
University is a route which many adults take as a step towards independence but it can be a challenging time. You might be feeling you should be having the time of your life but you’re not.
You might be questioning or exploring your identity and managing the expectations of others including family and peers.
The years at university can be difficult to navigate and I can be there for you to share what you are struggling with and to work together in undrstanding who you are, where you came from and where you are going.