What to expect...
You don’t have to hold it all together here.
Sessions are a steady, confidential space where you can speak openly about whatever feels most important — whether that’s something happening now or something from the past. You don’t need to prepare anything or say it perfectly. We go at your pace.
My approach is person-centred.
I’m alongside you rather than directing you.
In the first session, we’ll simply begin with
whatever feels most important to you that day.
It’s very common not to know where to start — that’s okay.
I’ll help you find a starting point.
From there, sessions feel more like a conversation. You choose what we explore.
My role isn’t to advise or direct you, but to understand you as fully as possible — even when things feel confusing — and support you in making sense of your experience.
Sometimes we’ll explore patterns in relationships or the ways you’ve learned to cope.
Sometimes we’ll sit with feelings that haven’t had much room before.
Some sessions feel calm and reflective;
others can feel more emotional or releasing.
Much of my work supports people who have experienced
controlling, manipulative, or
emotionally confusing relationships —
including narcissistic abuse.
If you’ve found yourself doubting your own perception,
walking on eggshells, over-explaining,
or feeling responsible for other people’s emotions,
this is something we can gently unpack together.
The Space
If you’re attending in person, you’ll be greeted by
Bertie, my Staffie, who will be genuinely
pleased to see you.
His presence helps create a relaxed atmosphere
rather than something that feels clinical or formal.
In this room, we make space for everyone’s needs.
Occasionally Billy the cat makes a
quiet appearance too.
Entirely unapologetic about taking up space, he tends to settle in "his" chair — a small reminder that being yourself is enough.
My little pack is part of how I work and part of the atmosphere here.
Working in a way that meets my own needs matters to me.
Therapy is, in many ways, about learning that we’re allowed to have needs and honour them without apology. This is one of mine.
If a dog- or cat-friendly space isn’t right for you, I completely understand — and it may be that another therapist will be a better fit.
Each session lasts 50 minutes and
begins and ends at the agreed time.
Keeping that boundary creates a contained space where the work can unfold steadily.
This is steady work. It takes time, honesty, and space — and we protect that together.
Towards the final 5–10 minutes,
we’ll begin gently bringing the session to a close.
This isn’t a rushed ending — it’s an important part of the work.
It gives you space to reflect on what’s come up, notice what feels unfinished,
and allow your nervous system to settle before
stepping back into everyday life.
Ending well matters.
It helps you leave grounded rather than exposed.