Therapy & Supervision - Areas I Work With

Experiences You May Be Facing

Below are some experiences people often bring to therapy. Many describe these as mental health challenges, but I take a non-pathologising approach.

I don’t see your thoughts, feelings, or behaviours as signs that something is wrong with you. Instead, I understand internal struggle and distress as part of being a human being . You have your own variations of biological, psychological and social needs, which are specific to your personal differences, identity and experiences.

In therapy, we can explore what your distress, joys, agonies, and pleasures might be revealing to you about your life, your relationships, and the world around you. Together, we’ll learn what makes you tick, gathering insights and exploring ways toward what would make life more wonderful for you.

Neurodivergence (including ADHD & Autism)

What this means: We all think, learn and experience life differently. Neurodivergent people especially, process life in ways that aren't always understood by ourselves or others. It's ok to need extra support sometimes.
How I work with this: I assist you to explore your personal traits, strengths, and skills, let go of shame and self-doubt, and tap into self-awareness, self-advocacy, compassion and joy. I'm AuDHD myself, and have completed specialist trainings in neuroaffirming therapy, supported many autistic and ADHD clients, and supervise the practice of neuroaffirming therapists.

Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity

What this means: Support with experiences connected to your gender identity, sexuality, kinks and erotic attraction, intimacy, pleasure and relationships.
How I work with this: I offer exploratory, un-shaming, affirming and culturally sensitive therapy that honours your identity, experiences, and individual values within the umbrella of gender, sex and relationship diversity. I have completed practitioner training in diversity-affirming sex and relationship professional practice, and have been involved in the international LGBTQ+ movement for many years, participating in workshops, conferences and activism.

Purpose, Personal Development, Creativity & Spirituality

What this means: Exploring what lights you up in life, what you truly dream for, and in what direction you would like to go. This can include questioning beliefs, values and meaning, finding your voice and enhancing self-expression and spiritual or creative freedom.
How I work with this: I offer compassion and accompaniment as you explore your personal development and sense of meaning, purpose or creativity. My core training is as a psycho-spiritual counsellor focused on personal development, and I am also a creative practitioner. Together, we reflect on your experiences, longings, and what life is calling you to, as you grow and change as a person.

Trauma

What this means: Feeling overwhelmed or unsafe because of past experiences that were disconnecting, frightening or harmful.
How I work with this: I provide a compassionate, steady presence and assist you to restore your sense of agency, perspective and well-being. I work with those who have overcome adversity, and people still affected by any perceived absences of safety and connection in childhood and/or as an adult.

Depression & Low Mood

What this means: Feeling very low, frustrated, sad, or hopeless for a long time, and sometimes not knowing why. It can make it hard to enjoy things or do daily activities.
How I work with this: I listen with kindness and support you to explore hope, meaning or purpose in your experience. My counselling approach is well evidenced in beneficial outcomes for depression.

Anxiety & Social Anxiety

What this means: Feeling very worried or nervous, sometimes without a clear reason. It can affect your thoughts, feelings, and body.
How I work with this: I offer a calm, non-judgemental space and support to untangle your feelings safely and at your own pace. Counselling with psychoeducation can often be supportive for people with anxiety.

Family, Ancestral & Cultural Healing

What this means: Navigating inter-generational and systemic challenges related to family, culture, nationality, class, race, and politics.
How I work with this: I offer support to explore dynamics and develop skills, awareness and peace of mind. I bring embodied knowledge and awareness of intersectionality, culturally-sensitive narrative therapy, and a humility-based approach to learning about your experiences and needs.

Self-Worth & Confidence

What this means: Adults and young people feeling self-conscious, self-critical, perfectionist or doubting yourself and comparing to others.
How I work with this: I offer an accepting space where you can connect with what matters to you and find the courage to be yourself, no holds barred. Person-centred counselling has a deep theoretical basis in working with issues relating to self-worth.

Emotional Fatigue, Burnout & Stress

What this means: Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or burnt out because of pressures, demands or expectations at home, college, work or other environments.
How I work with this: We explore your experience gently and find ways to support boundaries, balance, and emotional recovery. Counselling may support you to understand how best to care for your limits, and tap into your inner resources and coping strategies.

Loneliness & Isolation

What this means: Feeling alone or disconnected from others, even when around people.
How I work with this: As a counsellor it is my role to make sure you feel seen, heard, and understood. You are welcome to talk about whatever is on your mind. As we talk, you may start to find more clarity about your choices and options. We may also address wider issues that may be impacting you. You will be supported to move forwards with your life, and the slow, yet meaningful work of building deeper connections.

Grief, Despair and Bereavement

What this means: Coming to terms with grief or the loss of someone, something or a relationship that either was or should have been there, but was not. This could be a parent, a child, partner, pet, friend, family member. It may be a job, a home, status, security, country or identity. Or, how you feel about nature and the climate, the news, or something important to you.
How I work with this: I hold space for your feelings and assist you to find ways to honour your experience. As a counsellor with training and a deep sensitivity for grief work, I may assist you to accept and understand some of what you are experiencing.

If you want to explore any of these experiences, or others not listed here, in a way that feels gentle, respectful, and true to you, I’m here to walk alongside you.

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Some of the evidence for the effectiveness of person-centred therapy includes:

"Therapeutic work can not only support recovery from trauma but also foster growth, meaning, and inner resourcefulness.” (Bray, 2016)
"person-centred counselling is effective for clients with common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression" (Gibbard & Hanley, 2008)
Person‑Centred Therapy and Autism (The PCA review) – Literature review showing person‑centred counselling supports autistic and neurodivergent clients.
Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy – Shows the importance of non-pathologising, affirming therapy.
"PCT can bring about considerable change in socially anxious clients" (Stephen, Elliot & Macleod, 2011).
PCT is as Effective as CBT – Shows person-centred therapy can help reduce anxiety symptoms.
Humanistic-Experiential Psychotherapies – Shows how therapy helps improve relationships and emotional well-being.
Towards a Rogerian (person-centred) theory of mysticism – Highlights how therapy can support spiritual exploration and personal growth.
To access further evidence through additional databases, please visit this page, courtesy of the Person-Centred Association.

Please note: the effectiveness of therapy is also impacted by social and environmental barriers to wellbeing. Whilst therapy can still be helpful in these circumstances, outcomes are far from guaranteed. I take a non-medical stance, and approach therapy as a place of accompaniment and witnessing for whatever you are going through, where small changes and progress may or may not be possible. Usually, we will be able to identify within the first five sessions if therapy is beneficial for you. Being informed about the overall effectiveness of therapy can help you make an informed decision about if this is something you want to engage with or not.

To read about the problems with psychotherapy research, I recommend this article: