I’m a warm, intuitive and dedicated therapist whose strengths lie in working with people who find it hard to trust others.
We can all get stuck and become rigid in how we look at the world, and – importantly – how we look at ourselves. Therapy is a space where we can experiment with looking at things differently, to see whether we can find a new way of being that serves us better, here, today, rather than feeling held down by the past, like we’re unable to move forwards, or like we don’t have agency over the direction of our lives.
Gestalt therapy is deep and explorative, but it’s also present-day focused and growth oriented. What is relevant from the past will show itself in the present, in how you relate to others (including me), in what gets under your skin, what brings you joy and comfort, and what causes you terrible pain and anxiety. By working in the here and now, we can both soothe old wounds and create a more fulfilling future.
I’m here to get to know you and how you construct your reality. Why are you who you are? What has happened to you? What are your strengths, what holds you back? How do you get in your own way?
Gestalt therapy might suit you if:
- You have a lot of self-awareness, but things don’t seem to change
- You want to hear more from your therapist – not in terms of tips and tricks or advice, but in terms of how they experience you and the session
- You are curious about yourself and wider existential themes
- You are interested in the ‘how’ as well as the ‘what’ in life
- You want a style of therapy that makes room for all parts of you, including playfulness and laughter
Some areas of work and interest include:
- Anger
- Loneliness
- Shame
- Relationship difficulties
- Feeling at a crossroads, seeking clarity
- Childhood difficulties and trauma
- More recent trauma
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Perfectionism and high self-criticism
- Low mood and depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- The body – your relationship to your physical being, how connected or disconnected you feel
- Dissociation
- Chronic pain
- Abusive and damaging relationships
A little bit more about me
I’m a black-belt kickboxer and PT-in-training with a strong interest in how emotions and trauma are stored in the body, and the profound impact of finding both physical and mental strength, assertiveness, and flexibility through movement and embodied presence.
Prior to my Diploma in Counselling, I studied an MSc Psychology (Distinction) – my research project focused on how anger affects women’s mental health.
Rates
My rate is £85 per session.
Contact
Please contact me at [email protected]