How we work together
We usually start by talking about what’s brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping for. These aren’t rigid targets or boxes to tick, they are starting points or intentions that help guide our sessions.
Therapy with me is a collaboration that evolves with you. It’s about finding what genuinely works for you and your life, at a pace that lets you feel in control.
Every session is different because every week is different
The practical: some sessions we might focus on the 'here and now' i.e. how to get through the week or manage immediate stress.
The patterns: other times, we might look a bit deeper at the experiences that have been shaping how you move through the world for a long time.
We might talk about your relationships, your past, and how you tend to react when stressed or under pressure.
We explore what actually matters to you - your values - and how you can live in a way that feels sustainable rather than forced.
Areas of support: while I welcome whatever you bring to the therapy room, I have particular experience and specialisms in supporting clients through:
- Lack of confidence & low self-esteem
- Feeling worried or anxious
- Loneliness & isolation
- Grief, bereavement & loss
- Bereavement by suicide
- The unique pressures / transitions faced by women
Understanding your mind & body
For many, a big part of our work is making sense of what’s happening when anxiety or stress shows up.
It can be a huge relief to understand why your thoughts loop or why your body reacts before you’ve even had a chance to think.
Having a clearer picture of how these things work often takes the self-blame out of the experience.
Finding what works for you
Therapy with me is shaped around how you actually function, not how you think you should.
We might use specific tools or quiet reflection in our sessions, but only if they genuinely help you.
Many people are surprised by what comes up.
You might arrive thinking we’ll focus on one specific issue, only to realise there are deeper layers underneath that finally are being given the space to be understood.
Those are often the moments where the most meaningful change begins.
Taking the first step
Reaching out is often the hardest part, but it doesn’t have to be a big commitment.
If you feel ready to start, we can begin with a brief, no-pressure chat.
It’s a chance for you to get a feel for how I work and see if Space To Be Me is the right fit for you.