How can I help?
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy offers a space to explore whatever may be happening in your life, whether you're facing a particular difficulty, navigating a challenging period or simply wanting to understand yourself better. You don't need to have a diagnosis, be at breaking point or know exactly what you want to work on before reaching out.
People come to individual therapy for many different reasons. You might be experiencing difficulties with your mental health, struggling with the impact of past experiences, navigating challenges in your relationships or trying to make sense of patterns that seem to keep repeating. Equally, you might be looking for a space to reflect, develop greater self-awareness or think about the direction you want your life to take.
I draw on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches (which you can read more about here), adapting our work to your individual needs, experiences and goals. Depending on what brings you to therapy, we might focus on understanding the experiences that have shaped you, exploring the thoughts and behaviours that are maintaining your difficulties, developing practical strategies or working towards meaningful changes in your life. Often, our work will involve a combination of these things.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed and neuroaffirming. I recognise that everyone's experiences, needs and ways of making sense of the world are different, and I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and able to explore things at your own pace.
What I Can Help With
I offer support for a wide range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties, including:
Anxiety, excessive worry and panic attacks
Depression, low mood and loss of motivation
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Phobias and specific fears
Stress, burnout and feeling overwhelmed
Low self-esteem, self-criticism and perfectionism
Shame, guilt and feelings of inadequacy
Difficulties understanding or managing emotions
Trauma and the impact of difficult life experiences
Relationship difficulties, attachment patterns and boundaries
Breakups, separation and relationship loss
Grief, bereavement and other experiences of loss
Eating difficulties, including binge eating, restriction, bulimia and ARFID
Living with chronic illness, persistent pain or long-term health difficulties
Adjusting to significant life changes and transitions
Autism, ADHD and navigating life as a neurodivergent person
Identity, self-discovery and personal growth
This list isn't exhaustive, and you don't need to identify with a particular diagnosis or difficulty to benefit from therapy.
Children, Young People and Parent Support
I also work with children, young people and their parents or caregivers. Growing up can bring challenges involving friendships, family relationships, school, identity, confidence, transitions and emotional wellbeing, and sometimes children and young people need additional support to understand and navigate these experiences.
Depending on a child's age, developmental stage and individual needs, support may involve working directly with the child or young person, working collaboratively with their parents or caregivers, or a combination of both. As my sessions take place online, direct therapy may not always be the most suitable approach for younger children. In these circumstances, working with parents can be an effective way of supporting a child's emotional wellbeing and helping them navigate difficulties in their everyday life.
I also offer support to parents who are finding aspects of parenting challenging, including managing behaviours that feel difficult to understand or respond to, supporting a child who experiences intense emotions, or navigating differences in their child's developmental, emotional or sensory needs. Together, we can explore what might be contributing to these difficulties, develop a better understanding of your child's experiences and identify practical, supportive ways of responding that work for your family.
Where I work directly with children and young people, I adapt my approach to their age, communication preferences and individual needs, using developmentally appropriate activities and strategies to help them understand their experiences, develop helpful ways of coping and build confidence in themselves and who they are.
Difficulties I Can Support
Anxiety, worries, fears and separation anxiety
Low mood, confidence and self-esteem difficulties
Emotional regulation and overwhelming feelings
Behaviours that parents find challenging or difficult to manage
School-related anxiety, attendance difficulties and academic pressures
Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
Friendship difficulties, bullying and peer relationships
Family conflict and parent-child relationship difficulties
Bereavement, loss and adjusting to significant changes
Autism, ADHD and understanding neurodivergent needs
Sensory sensitivities and differences in emotional or communication needs
Parenting stress, confidence and developing supportive parenting strategies
Identity, self-understanding and navigating adolescence
Whether I'm working directly with a young person or supporting their parents, my aim is to develop a shared understanding of what's happening and find ways forward that respect the child's individual needs, strengths and experiences.
Prices for individual therapy can be found here.
Couples Therapy
Relationships can be deeply rewarding, but they can also be complicated and difficult to navigate sometimes. Even couples who love and care deeply about one another can find themselves caught in patterns of communication, conflict or disconnection that are difficult to understand or change on their own.
You might find yourselves having the same arguments without reaching a resolution, struggling to communicate your needs, feeling misunderstood or increasingly distant from one another. Perhaps trust has been damaged, you're navigating a significant life change, or you've noticed that the closeness and connection you once shared feels harder to find. Equally, you might have a generally happy relationship but want to strengthen your communication, deepen your understanding of one another or invest in your relationship before difficulties arise.
Couples therapy offers a space for both partners to feel heard, explore their experiences and develop a greater understanding of the patterns shaping their relationship. Sometimes, couples become caught in cycles where one person's response unintentionally triggers a reaction in the other, which then reinforces the original difficulty. For example, one partner might withdraw when feeling overwhelmed, whilst the other seeks more reassurance or closeness. The more one withdraws, the more the other seeks connection, leaving both feeling frustrated as neither person's needs are being met. Rather than seeing each other as the problem, we can begin to recognise the pattern itself as something you're both caught in, and work together to find different ways of responding.
My approach draws on systemic and relational perspectives, alongside research-informed principles from Gottman-informed couples work. Together, we can explore the ways you communicate, manage conflict and maintain emotional connection, whilst also considering how your individual histories, attachment experiences and wider circumstances may influence your relationship. Our work may involve developing practical strategies, exploring underlying emotional needs and finding new ways of understanding and responding to one another.
What I Can Help With
I offer support for a wide range of relationship difficulties and challenges, including:
Communication difficulties and frequent misunderstandings
Recurring arguments, conflict and unresolved disagreements
Emotional distance, disconnection and loss of intimacy
Difficulties expressing feelings, needs or vulnerabilities
Trust difficulties, betrayal and infidelity
Differences in emotional or physical intimacy
Attachment difficulties, insecurities and fear of abandonment
Jealousy, reassurance-seeking and relationship anxiety
Differences in expectations, values or priorities
Navigating autism, ADHD and neurodivergence within relationships
Parenting disagreements and changing family dynamics
Stress, work pressures and their impact on the relationship
Significant life transitions, including parenthood, relocation or illness
Difficulties with boundaries and balancing individual and shared needs
Rebuilding trust, closeness and emotional connection
Exploring the future of a relationship or navigating separation
Strengthening an already healthy relationship
This list isn't exhaustive, and you don't need to be experiencing significant relationship difficulties to benefit from couples therapy.
My role isn't to take sides or tell you what your relationship should look like. It's to help you understand yourselves and each other more deeply, recognise opportunities for change and work towards the kind of relationship you want to build together.
Prices for couples therapy can be found here.
Family Therapy
Family relationships can be some of the most meaningful and important relationships in our lives, but they can also be complicated. Every family has its own history, experiences, expectations and ways of communicating, and sometimes these can contribute to patterns of misunderstanding, conflict or emotional distance that are difficult to navigate.
You might find yourselves having the same disagreements, struggling to understand one another's perspectives or feeling that certain family members' needs aren't being recognised or met. Perhaps your family is navigating a significant life change, experiencing difficulties in parent-child relationships, or trying to understand and support someone who is struggling with their emotional wellbeing or behaviour. Equally, you might simply want to strengthen your relationships, improve communication or develop a greater understanding of one another.
Family therapy offers a space to explore these experiences together, helping family members feel heard, understand different perspectives and recognise the patterns influencing their relationships. Sometimes, the ways we respond to one another, even with the best intentions, can unintentionally contribute to the very difficulties we're trying to resolve. Rather than focusing on who is to blame or identifying one person as the problem, we can explore how these patterns develop, what might be keeping them going and how family members can begin to respond differently.
My approach draws on systemic and relational perspectives, recognising that our experiences and difficulties don't exist in isolation but are influenced by the relationships and environments around us. Together, we can explore how individual needs, communication styles, past experiences and family dynamics influence the way you relate to one another. This might involve exploring your family's history and relationships, looking at situations from one another's perspectives, or mapping out the patterns that leave you feeling stuck. By developing a deeper understanding of what lies beneath these interactions, we can begin to recognise opportunities for change and find new ways of understanding, responding to and supporting one another.
Family therapy doesn't always mean that everyone needs to attend every session. Depending on your family's circumstances and what you're hoping to achieve, we might work with the whole family, particular family members or parents and caregivers. We can think together about what would be most helpful and appropriate for your situation.
What I Can Help With
I offer support for a wide range of family difficulties and challenges, including:
Family conflict, tension and recurring disagreements
Communication difficulties and misunderstandings
Parent-child relationship difficulties
Supporting children and young people experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties
Parenting challenges and differences in parenting approaches
Understanding and supporting neurodivergent family members
Navigating different emotional, sensory and communication needs
Difficulties with boundaries, family roles and expectations
Separation, divorce and changes in family structure
Blended families and adjusting to new family relationships
Bereavement, loss and significant life transitions
Supporting a family member experiencing mental health difficulties or physical health problems
Differences in values, beliefs or expectations between generations
Difficulties navigating independence, adolescence and changing family relationships
Rebuilding trust, understanding and emotional connection
Strengthening family relationships and developing more supportive ways of relating
This list isn't exhaustive, and your family doesn't need to be experiencing significant conflict or difficulties to benefit from therapy.
I recognise that families come in many different forms, and that every family has its own strengths, challenges and circumstances. My role is to help family members better understand themselves and one another, recognise opportunities for change and work towards relationships that feel more supportive, connected and fulfilling.
Prices for family therapy can be found here.
Psychological Assessment
Sometimes, understanding what you're experiencing is an important first step towards knowing what might help. You might have been struggling with something for a long time without fully understanding why, noticed patterns in your thoughts, feelings or behaviours that are difficult to make sense of, or simply want a clearer picture of your psychological wellbeing.
Psychological assessment offers an opportunity to explore these experiences in greater depth, develop a better understanding of your difficulties and consider what support or next steps might be most helpful. You don't need to have a particular diagnosis in mind or know exactly what you're looking for before reaching out.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I take a holistic approach to assessment, considering not only the difficulties you're experiencing but also your personal history, relationships, environment, strengths and the wider circumstances that may be influencing your wellbeing. Depending on your individual needs and the purpose of the assessment, this may involve a detailed clinical interview, exploring relevant background information and using appropriate psychological questionnaires or assessment measures.
An important part of my approach is psychological formulation. This involves bringing together the information we explore to develop a shared understanding of how your difficulties may have developed, what might be contributing to them now and what could help you move forward. Rather than simply identifying symptoms or applying diagnostic labels, formulation helps us understand your experiences in the context of your life as a whole, recognising that difficulties often develop through a combination of experiences, circumstances and ways of coping.
Assessment can also help identify strengths, resources and existing ways of coping that may have been overlooked. The aim isn't just to understand what's difficult, but also to recognise what is already helping, what matters to you and where opportunities for change might lie.
Psychological assessment forms part of the beginning of all my therapeutic work, helping us develop a shared understanding of your experiences and identify what might be most helpful for you. This is included within your usual therapy sessions, so there is no need to book or pay for a separate assessment before starting therapy.
However, I also offer psychological assessment as a standalone service for those who would like a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences without necessarily wanting to begin therapy. You might be curious about longstanding patterns in your thoughts, feelings or relationships, or perhaps you're considering psychological support but feel unsure what would be most helpful. A standalone assessment provides a dedicated opportunity to explore these questions, develop a psychological formulation and consider recommendations for moving forward, with no expectation or commitment to ongoing treatment.
For those who would find it helpful, there is also the option of receiving a comprehensive written psychological report, bringing together the information explored during the assessment, an individualised psychological formulation and recommendations tailored to your needs. This can provide something to reflect on in your own time, revisit as your understanding develops or share with other professionals involved in your care, should you wish to.
What Can Psychological Assessment Help With?
Psychological assessment may be helpful if you are:
Experiencing anxiety, low mood or other psychological difficulties and wanting to understand them more clearly
Struggling with emotional or behavioural patterns that are difficult to make sense of
Experiencing several overlapping difficulties and feeling unsure how they relate to one another
Seeking a better understanding of longstanding patterns in your thoughts, emotions or relationships
Wanting to explore how past experiences may be influencing your current wellbeing
Finding yourself repeatedly experiencing similar difficulties despite efforts to make changes
Unsure which therapeutic approach or type of psychological support might be most appropriate
Looking for an individualised psychological formulation and recommendations for treatment
Seeking greater clarity about whether your experiences may be associated with a particular mental health difficulty or diagnosis
Wanting to better understand your psychological strengths, needs and ways of coping
What Happens After an Assessment?
Following your assessment, we'll bring together what we've explored and discuss what it might mean for you. This may include developing a shared psychological formulation, identifying patterns or experiences that have contributed to your difficulties, recognising your strengths and considering what might be helpful moving forward.
Depending on the assessment package you choose, you may also receive a written psychological report, including an individualised formulation and recommendations tailored to your needs. This provides something you can reflect on in your own time, revisit in the future or share with other professionals involved in your care, should you wish to.
There is no expectation that you begin therapy following an assessment. You may decide that gaining a deeper understanding of yourself is enough for now, or you might wish to explore therapeutic support at a later stage. Whatever you decide, my aim is for you to leave with greater clarity, a better understanding of your experiences and a sense of what your next steps could look like.
Prices for psychological assessment packages can be found here.