Counselling and Psychotherapy
A Safe, Compassionate Space to Untangle What You’ve Been Carrying
Life can sometimes feel heavy, confusing or overwhelming –
especially when you’ve been carrying emotional burdens silently.
In our work together, I offer you a calm, warm space to slow down, process what’s happening inside, and begin to rebuild from the inside out.
We can start from: “I just don’t feel okay.”
An Integrative Approach
Our work may involve exploring thoughts, feelings, and past experiences; increasing awareness of relational patterns; developing coping strategies; or working through life transitions. The focus and pace of therapy are agreed collaboratively and reviewed as your needs evolve.
This approach allows for a flexible therapeutic process that supports personal insight, emotional regulation, and psychological wellbeing.
I Specialise In…
• Supporting professional women in midlife –
who’ve spent years meeting everyone else’s needs and now feel disconnected from themselves
• Burnout and loss of identity –
when you’ve given so much for so long that you no longer know who you are or what you want
• Healing from difficult relationships –
breaking free from patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, and putting yourself last
• Life transitions and redirection –
navigating major changes, questioning your purpose, or rebuilding after loss
I know this work deeply – not just from my Master’s research, but from my own journey through it.
I Can Help You With
Anxiety and Depression Persistent worry, panic attacks, low mood, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to find joy in daily life
Stress and Burnout Feeling emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and running on empty after giving too much for too long
Loss of Identity and Sense of Self Feeling like you've lost yourself after years of putting everyone else first – unsure who you are anymore or what you really want
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence Issues Constant self-doubt, feeling not good enough, imposter syndrome, harsh self-criticism, perfectionism, and procrastination
Relationship Difficulties Recurring patterns in relationships – always putting others' needs before your own, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling responsible for others' feelings
Life Transitions and Finding Your Direction Navigating major life changes, questioning your purpose, feeling stuck, or rebuilding your life after loss or upheaval
Trauma and Difficult Past Experiences Working through painful experiences that still affect you today, managing triggers, and finding a path to healing
Shame and Self-Judgment Carrying feelings of shame, struggling with your inner critic, or feeling unable to be kind to yourself
Feeling Stuck or Unfulfilled Knowing, something needs to change but unsure what or how, or feeling trapped in patterns you can't break
In Your Sessions, You’ll Experience
A calm, confidential space where you can speak freely
Trauma-informed care that moves at a pace that feels right for you - never rushed, always respectful of your boundaries
Deep validation that your feelings and experiences matter and make sense
Insight into patterns that have been holding you back
Practical tools for emotional regulation between sessions
Practical tools for managing difficult emotions that you can use in your daily life
Together, we work to: Process your story - making sense of what you've been through and how it's shaped you
Together, we work to: Build genuine self-compassion - learning to treat yourself with the kindness you've given others
Together, we work to: Strengthen your boundaries and self-trust - reconnecting with your own voice and needs
Together, we work to: Strengthen your boundaries and self-trust - reconnecting with your own voice and needs
Working Together
Session Length: 50 minutes
Location: Online (via Zoom) or in-person in Upminster, Essex (RM14 area)
Fees:
In-Person Sessions : Single session: £80
Block of 6 sessions: £75 per session (£450 total – save £30)
Online Sessions: Single session: £65
Block of 6 sessions: £60 per session (£360 total – save £30)
Free Initial Consultation:
I offer a 15-minute phone call so we can discuss what you’re looking for and whether we’re a good fit – with no obligation.
Reduced Fee Available:
I hold a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for students, those on low income, or experiencing financial hardship.
Please don’t hesitate to ask if this would help make therapy accessible for you.
How Long Will Counselling Last?
There’s no fixed timeline.
While some issues can be addressed in shorter-term work, the deep, transformative healing I specialize in typically unfolds over a minimum of 12 sessions.
This gives us time to build trust, explore underlying patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change – not just temporary relief.
You’re in control of how long we work together. When you feel ready to end, I simply ask for notice so we can have a proper closing session –
this provides healthy closure and honours the work you’ve done.
Ready To Begin?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. The first step is simply reaching out.
