What brings you here?
You don't have to find the perfect words.
You may know what you want to talk about, have several things on your mind or simply feel that something isn't right.
These are some of the experiences we can explore. More than one may feel familiar, and you are welcome even if none quite describes you.
What brings you here?
You don't have to find the perfect words.
You may know what you want to talk about, have several things on your mind or simply feel that something isn't right.
These are some of the experiences we can explore. More than one may feel familiar, and you are welcome even if none quite describes you.
What brings you here?
You don't have to find the perfect words.
You may know what you want to talk about, have several things on your mind or simply feel that something isn't right.
These are some of the experiences we can explore. More than one may feel familiar, and you are welcome even if none quite describes you.
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What we talk about matters.
So does how it feels to talk about it together.
What we talk about matters.
So does how it feels to talk about it together.
What we talk about matters.
So does how it feels to talk about it together.
Anxiety & stress.
You might find yourself going over conversations, anticipating what could go wrong or struggling to switch off even when you have time to rest. Everyday demands can start to feel relentless. You may be keeping things going on the outside while feeling tense, exhausted or overwhelmed underneath.
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Anxiety & stress.
You might find yourself going over conversations, anticipating what could go wrong or struggling to switch off even when you have time to rest. Everyday demands can start to feel relentless. You may be keeping things going on the outside while feeling tense, exhausted or overwhelmed underneath.
More about anxiety & stress
Anxiety & stress.
You might find yourself going over conversations, anticipating what could go wrong or struggling to switch off even when you have time to rest. Everyday demands can start to feel relentless. You may be keeping things going on the outside while feeling tense, exhausted or overwhelmed underneath.
More about anxiety & stress
Depression & low mood.
Life may feel heavy, flat or strangely distant. Things you usually enjoy might no longer hold your interest, and ordinary tasks can take more effort than people realise. You may feel sad, irritable or numb - or struggle to describe much of a feeling at all.
More about depression & low mood
Depression & low mood.
Life may feel heavy, flat or strangely distant. Things you usually enjoy might no longer hold your interest, and ordinary tasks can take more effort than people realise. You may feel sad, irritable or numb - or struggle to describe much of a feeling at all.
More about depression & low mood
Depression & low mood.
Life may feel heavy, flat or strangely distant. Things you usually enjoy might no longer hold your interest, and ordinary tasks can take more effort than people realise. You may feel sad, irritable or numb - or struggle to describe much of a feeling at all.
More about depression & low mood
Trauma & abuse.
Experiences can stay with you in ways that affect feeling safe, trusting your own judgement or being close to someone. You might recognise a connection with what happened, or notice reactions that are difficult to understand. You don’t have to be certain that the words “trauma” or “abuse” fit before bringing it to counselling.
More about trauma & abuse
Trauma & abuse.
Experiences can stay with you in ways that affect feeling safe, trusting your own judgement or being close to someone. You might recognise a connection with what happened, or notice reactions that are difficult to understand. You don’t have to be certain that the words “trauma” or “abuse” fit before bringing it to counselling.
More about trauma & abuse
Trauma & abuse.
Experiences can stay with you in ways that affect feeling safe, trusting your own judgement or being close to someone. You might recognise a connection with what happened, or notice reactions that are difficult to understand. You don’t have to be certain that the words “trauma” or “abuse” fit before bringing it to counselling.
More about trauma & abuse
Relationships & connection.
You might notice the same difficulties returning in relationships, find it hard to speak up or spend a lot of time wondering whether you have upset someone. Perhaps you are there for other people but struggle to make room for your own needs, or feel you are never quite enough.
More about relationships & connection
Relationships & connection.
You might notice the same difficulties returning in relationships, find it hard to speak up or spend a lot of time wondering whether you have upset someone. Perhaps you are there for other people but struggle to make room for your own needs, or feel you are never quite enough.
More about relationships & connection
Relationships & connection.
You might notice the same difficulties returning in relationships, find it hard to speak up or spend a lot of time wondering whether you have upset someone. Perhaps you are there for other people but struggle to make room for your own needs, or feel you are never quite enough.
More about relationships & connection
Bereavement, loss & change.
Someone important may have died, a relationship or role may have ended, or life may no longer look the way you imagined. Your feelings might change from day to day - or be different from what you expected. Sometimes the loss is difficult to explain or isn’t recognised by the people around you.
More about bereavement, loss & change
Bereavement, loss & change.
Someone important may have died, a relationship or role may have ended, or life may no longer look the way you imagined. Your feelings might change from day to day - or be different from what you expected. Sometimes the loss is difficult to explain or isn’t recognised by the people around you.
More about bereavement, loss & change
Bereavement, loss & change.
Someone important may have died, a relationship or role may have ended, or life may no longer look the way you imagined. Your feelings might change from day to day - or be different from what you expected. Sometimes the loss is difficult to explain or isn’t recognised by the people around you.
More about bereavement, loss & change
Indentity, sexuality & LGBTQ+ life.
You may be exploring who you are, feel settled in your identity or simply want somewhere you don’t have to explain or defend it. Questions about belonging, sexuality, gender and relationships can be central to counselling - or part of the background to something else you want to discuss.
More about identity, sexuality & LGBTQ+ life
Indentity, sexuality & LGBTQ+ life.
You may be exploring who you are, feel settled in your identity or simply want somewhere you don’t have to explain or defend it. Questions about belonging, sexuality, gender and relationships can be central to counselling - or part of the background to something else you want to discuss.
More about identity, sexuality & LGBTQ+ life
Indentity, sexuality & LGBTQ+ life.
You may be exploring who you are, feel settled in your identity or simply want somewhere you don’t have to explain or defend it. Questions about belonging, sexuality, gender and relationships can be central to counselling - or part of the background to something else you want to discuss.
More about identity, sexuality & LGBTQ+ life
Illness & living with a diagnosis.
Living with a physical or mental health condition can affect far more than your health. It may change your confidence, relationships, daily routines or the future you imagined. Alongside practical demands, there can be feelings that are difficult to share, especially when others expect you to be coping.
More about illness & living with a diagnosis
Illness & living with a diagnosis.
Living with a physical or mental health condition can affect far more than your health. It may change your confidence, relationships, daily routines or the future you imagined. Alongside practical demands, there can be feelings that are difficult to share, especially when others expect you to be coping.
More about illness & living with a diagnosis
Illness & living with a diagnosis.
Living with a physical or mental health condition can affect far more than your health. It may change your confidence, relationships, daily routines or the future you imagined. Alongside practical demands, there can be feelings that are difficult to share, especially when others expect you to be coping.
More about illness & living with a diagnosis
Men's experiences.
You might be finding relationships difficult, feeling alone, questioning what you want from life or wanting somewhere to speak more openly. Expectations around masculinity may be part of that - or being a man may simply be one part of the experience you bring.
More about men's experiences
Men's experiences.
You might be finding relationships difficult, feeling alone, questioning what you want from life or wanting somewhere to speak more openly. Expectations around masculinity may be part of that - or being a man may simply be one part of the experience you bring.
More about men's experiences
Men's experiences.
You might be finding relationships difficult, feeling alone, questioning what you want from life or wanting somewhere to speak more openly. Expectations around masculinity may be part of that - or being a man may simply be one part of the experience you bring.
More about men's experiences
When something doesn't feel right.
You don’t always need to have a clear event or difficulty to point to. You may feel stuck, unsettled or unlike yourself, even when life looks fine from the outside. Perhaps the same thoughts keep returning, or you have a sense that something needs attention without knowing what it is.
More about when something doesn't feel right
When something doesn't feel right.
You don’t always need to have a clear event or difficulty to point to. You may feel stuck, unsettled or unlike yourself, even when life looks fine from the outside. Perhaps the same thoughts keep returning, or you have a sense that something needs attention without knowing what it is.
More about when something doesn't feel right
When something doesn't feel right.
You don’t always need to have a clear event or difficulty to point to. You may feel stuck, unsettled or unlike yourself, even when life looks fine from the outside. Perhaps the same thoughts keep returning, or you have a sense that something needs attention without knowing what it is.
More about when something doesn't feel right
A place to begin
You don't have to work it all out first.
You can bring more than one thing, change your focus or begin with something that isn't listed here. Our work starts with you, rather than a category.
Let's start a conversation.
Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Let's start a conversation.
Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Let's start a conversation.
Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.