We can become so used to holding ourselves back, doubting ourselves or worrying about how others see us, that these ways of being start to feel like who we are. We might struggle with feeling good enough, expressing our wants and needs, or feeling caught in patterns that leave us anxious, disconnected or stuck.
Over time, these patterns can become so familiar that we accept certain beliefs about ourselves as facts, without recognising how much they shape the way we live and relate to others.
Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these patterns, understand where they come from and begin to relate to ourselves differently. This can open up more room for self-trust, freedom, self-expression and spontaneity.
People come to therapy for different reasons. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, work stress, burnout, 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.