You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, finding it hard to trust yourself, or going through a period of change without knowing quite what comes next.
You don't need to have a clear explanation for how you're feeling, or know exactly what you want to change, to begin therapy.
I am a trainee psychotherapist offering in-person therapy in Bristol, where we can take time to explore what's happening in your life, make sense of your experiences and begin to find new ways of relating to yourself and others.
People come to therapy for different reasons. You might be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, loss or life changes. You might feel disconnected from your emotions, find yourself overthinking, or notice that the same difficulties keep coming up in different areas of your life.
Sometimes there's a particular problem you want to address. At other times, you might simply know that something doesn't feel right, or find yourself having feelings you don't quite understand.
There is no right place to start. Wherever we begin, the work has a way of leading us towards what matters.
We meet at the same time and place each week, creating a consistent space where you can bring whatever is happening in your life. There's no set agenda, and you don't need to prepare anything beforehand. However, if structure is something you find supportive, we can find ways of bringing that into our work.
Our relationship is an important part of the work. Over time, the way you experience yourself and relate to others may begin to emerge in our conversations, too. We can explore these patterns together, with curiosity and without judgement, making room for a different understanding of yourself and your experiences.
We might talk about something that happened during your week, a difficulty you've been living with for years, a dream, or a feeling you can't quite put into words. I'll bring questions and observations to our conversations, while making space for you to explore things at your own pace.
My approach is collaborative. You're the expert on your own experience, and therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, reconnect with what matters to you and discover new possibilities for how you want to live and relate to others.
My practice is located in Totterdown, Bristol. It's on the first floor, and unfortunately, there is no step-free access.
My fee is £45 per 50-minute session.
If you're considering therapy with me, you can book a free 10-minute introductory call. It's an opportunity to ask any questions you have about how I work, discuss practical details and get a sense of whether you might feel comfortable working together.
If you'd prefer, you're also welcome to get in touch by email. If you'd like to go ahead, we can arrange an initial session to explore what's brought you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.