How therapy can help
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and begin to understand what has been happening in your life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low, or simply not quite yourself, it can help to explore these experiences in a safe and confidential space.
Some people arrive with a clear idea of the type of therapy they are looking for, often through a referral from an insurance provider. Others come without a specific framework in mind. Both are completely welcome. Together we can think about what may be most helpful for you and choose an approach that supports meaningful change.
Approaches I offer
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a practical, evidence-based approach that explores the connection between thoughts, emotions, physical responses and behaviour. Together we identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop strategies that support change and resilience.
Often helpful for
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Low mood or depression
- Panic symptoms
- Stress and overwhelm
- Confidence and self-criticism
Trauma-focused CBT
Trauma-focused CBT is an evidence-based approach designed to help people process the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. The work moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable, with an emphasis on stability, understanding and restoring a sense of control.
Often helpful for
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Feeling constantly “on edge”
- Avoidance of reminders of past events
- Shame, guilt or self-blame
- Feeling restricted or stuck after difficult experiences
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
IPT focuses on how relationships, roles and life events influence mood and wellbeing. It can be particularly helpful where emotional difficulties are connected to changes in relationships, grief, or major life transitions.
Often helpful for
- Depression connected to loss or change
- Relationship difficulties
- Interpersonal conflict
- Adjusting to new roles or responsibilities
- Feeling isolated or unsupported
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
It is normal to experience negative thoughts and emotions, and these can affect many areas of life. ACT is a type of psychotherapy that helps you develop greater psychological flexibility by changing how you relate to difficult thoughts and feelings, while supporting you to act in ways that reflect what matters most to you.
The six core processes of ACT
- Acceptance
- Cognitive defusion
- Being present
- Self-as-context
- Values
- Committed action
ACT can help you to
- Learn to understand your feelings instead of trying to change them
- Accept these as an appropriate response to certain situations
- Commit to making changes that match what is important to you
- Focus on what is within your control and stay true to yourself and your values
Bereavement and loss
Grief is deeply personal and there is no single “right” way to experience it. Therapy can offer a space to process the emotional impact of loss and to begin making sense of what life looks like after it.
Our work may include
- Processing complex or conflicting feelings
- Understanding the impact of loss on identity and relationships
- Adjusting to life changes
- Strengthening sources of support
- Finding a way forward that honours what has been lost
Focused short-term therapy
Some people benefit from a clear, time-limited framework that focuses on specific goals or challenges. Where appropriate we agree priorities early on and review progress together.
This may involve
- Clarifying priorities and direction
- Developing practical strategies
- Strengthening coping and resilience
- Reconnecting to personal resources
- Ending therapy thoughtfully once goals are met
If you are unsure where to begin
Many people come to therapy unsure how to describe what they are experiencing. You may simply know that something feels difficult — whether that is anxiety, low mood, grief, feeling overwhelmed, or a sense of being stuck.
Therapy does not require a diagnosis or a clear starting point. We begin with your experience and gradually build understanding together, exploring what has been happening, how it is affecting you, and what you would like to feel different.
From there, we can begin to identify patterns, recognise strengths, and think about possible directions for change at a pace that feels manageable for you.
You are very welcome to get in touch to discuss what might be most helpful.
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