This modern world entices us all towards a range of vices which, if we aren’t solid in ourselves, can lead to overpowering our sense of personal autonomy and freedom. If you are suffering from Alcoholism or Drug addiction, a 12 Step program is probably the best place to start… but if you are noticing a tendency towards more everyday addictive behaviour, for example with your relationship to food, social media, or relationships, this is something that can be addressed in counselling.

Abuse can take many different forms, from physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse or neglect. They all can leave a lasting impact on your sense of self, and especially your self-esteem. They can also affect how you show up in relationships.

Feeling low has far reaching impacts on our quality of life, and although this is a very common part of being human, there are times when we need a helping hand to find our way out of depression. Talking about where you’re at emotionally, can help to break the isolation that often comes with depression, and bring some new insights into your situation.

Family relationships can be the best or they can be the worst, and sometimes a complex mix of everything in between. When family relationships break down and distance becomes the norm, whether it was chosen or imposed, it can leave a painful hole in our lives.

Your understanding of yourself, with regard to others can be a prison or it can set you free. If you are trying to come to terms with an aspect of your identity, whether this relates to your sexual preferences, your gender, your political beliefs, or related to your health or disability, I can help.

There is a growing understanding of just how diverse and complex our brains and nervous systems are, and I am very interested in how the presentation of Autism and ADHD varies between genders, and also has overlapping features with symptoms of trauma. In either case, befriending our nervous systems can be an effective way to cope in a neurotypical environment.

Becoming a parent is a unique initiation into the realities and vulnerabilities of being human. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions, as we simultaneously are reminded of our own childhoods as we try to bring more and do better for the next generation. With the right mindset and the right support, whatever challenges you are facing in your parenting journey may also hold the key to your greatest expansion.

If you are struggling in your relationship, and/or not satisfied with your sex life, counselling can be a good place to unpick what is going on and why. How we show up in relationships and in sex, can tell us a lot about ourselves, and this is rich material for personal growth if we can have the courage to speak about it with someone we trust.

Relationships, both social and romantic, can be a source of inspiration and joy when they feel secure and comfortable… but for those who experience social anxiety, they can trigger feelings of deep insecurity and inadequacy. Let’s look at this together, so that your relationships can become a positive resource for you.

There is a growing understanding of how adverse childhood events (ACE) and other traumas affect how we our in the world, and in particular how the nervous system develops in response to our environment. My practice is trauma informed, which means I work with my clients to help bring awareness to the nervous system. When we tune in to our nervous system, we can unlock a huge potential for calm, wisdom, and resilience in the face of external stress.