Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. It can manifest as persistent worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, or a general sense of dread that is difficult to shake. In therapy, we work to understand the root of your anxiety — including the early experiences and beliefs that may be driving it — and develop practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce its intensity and impact.

Depression is more than feeling sad. It can involve a pervasive sense of emptiness, loss of motivation, difficulty experiencing pleasure, and a critical inner voice that reinforces feelings of worthlessness. Therapy addresses not only the symptoms, but also the underlying patterns — such as unmet emotional needs or unresolved grief — that maintain the depressive cycle.

Trauma can arise from a single overwhelming event or from prolonged exposure to difficult circumstances — such as childhood neglect or abuse, domestic violence, or chronic emotional invalidation. My approach to trauma is paced, collaborative, and grounded in safety. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you, building the internal resources needed to process difficult experiences without becoming overwhelmed.

Many of the patterns that cause us difficulty in adult relationships have their roots in early attachment experiences. You might find yourself repeatedly drawn to relationships that feel familiar but ultimately painful, or struggling with intimacy and trust. Therapy can help you understand your relational patterns and develop more secure, nourishing connections.

A harsh inner critic can be exhausting and demoralising. It often develops as a way of coping with early experiences of criticism or high expectations — but over time, it becomes a significant obstacle to wellbeing and self-compassion. In therapy, we work to understand where this critical voice came from, challenge its distorted messages, and cultivate a more balanced relationship with yourself.

Questions of identity — who you are, what you value, where you belong — can be a source of profound confusion and distress. This is particularly common for individuals navigating cultural identity, sexuality, gender, neurodivergence, or significant life transitions. Therapy offers a space to explore these questions with curiosity and without judgment.

If you find that your emotions feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or difficult to manage — or that you are particularly sensitive to perceived rejection — you are not alone. These experiences are often linked to early attachment disruptions or neurodivergent traits. Therapy can help you develop greater emotional awareness and regulation skills.

My practice is explicitly affirming of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Whether you are exploring your identity, processing the impact of discrimination, navigating coming out, or simply seeking a therapist who will not make assumptions about your experience — you are welcome here. I understand that many difficulties experienced by LGBTQIA+ people are a response to minority stress and stigma, not inherent to their identity.

Receiving a late diagnosis of ADHD, autism, or another neurodivergent condition can be both a relief and a source of grief. I work with neurodivergent individuals in a way that is affirming of their neurotype and focused on their specific needs and goals — including processing a late diagnosis, managing co-occurring anxiety or depression, and building a more compassionate understanding of yourself.

Major life transitions — career changes, relationship breakdowns, migration, bereavement, or the transition into adulthood — can destabilise our sense of identity and meaning. Therapy can provide a grounded space to navigate these transitions, process the losses they involve, and find a renewed sense of direction and purpose.