Anxiety can show up in many different ways. You might notice yourself:

• worrying constantly or feeling on edge much of the time

• feeling anxious about your health or physical sensations

• experiencing panic attacks

• fearing sensations in your body, such as worrying you’re having a heart attack

• avoiding certain situations or living with specific phobias

Anxiety can feel exhausting and limiting. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s driving your anxiety, learn ways to calm your mind and body, and gradually reclaim areas of life that anxiety may have taken over.

I draw on approaches such as CBT, CFT, and ACT to help you make sense of your anxiety and develop a more compassionate, confident way of responding to it, so that fear no longer has to be in charge.

Depression can affect people in different ways. You might find yourself:

• feeling low, numb, or empty much of the time

• losing interest in things you used to enjoy

• feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or slowed down

• being very self-critical or feeling like a burden

• struggling with sleep, concentration, or appetite

Depression can make even small things feel overwhelming, and it’s common to feel stuck or disconnected from yourself and others. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s contributing to how you’re feeling, gently rebuild energy and motivation, and find ways to relate to yourself with greater kindness and understanding.

I draw on approaches such as CBT, CFT, and ACT to help you make sense of your experiences and develop steadier, more supportive ways of coping, so life can begin to feel more manageable and meaningful again.

Perinatal loss includes any form of loss in the perinatal period, including terminations for social and medical reasons, miscarriages and stillbirths.

Perinatal loss can be devastating and complex, whether your experience involves early miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination for medical or social reasons. You might find yourself:

• feeling intense grief, sadness, anger, relief, guilt, or numbness

• struggling with self-blame, shame, or “what if” thoughts

• feeling disconnected from your body or from others

• finding it hard to face pregnancy-related situations or reminders

• feeling isolated or misunderstood in your experience

Every loss is valid, and there is no right way to feel or grieve. Therapy offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space to acknowledge what you’ve been through, make sense of your emotions, and find ways to live alongside your loss while reconnecting with yourself and your life.

I work gently and sensitively, drawing on evidence-based approaches to support people through grief, trauma, and adjustment following perinatal loss, including experiences that may feel difficult to talk about elsewhere.

Perfectionism often looks like high standards on the surface, but underneath it can feel exhausting, rigid, and self-critical. You might find yourself:

• feeling like nothing you do is ever quite good enough

• being very hard on yourself after mistakes or setbacks

• struggling to relax, switch off, or feel satisfied

• procrastinating or avoiding things for fear of getting them wrong

• tying your self-worth closely to achievement or approval

Perfectionism is often linked to anxiety, low mood, shame, and burnout, and usually develops as a way of coping or staying safe. Therapy offers a space to understand where these patterns come from, soften harsh self-judgement, and develop a more balanced, compassionate relationship with yourself.

I draw on approaches such as CBT, CFT, and ACT to help you loosen unhelpful patterns and build greater flexibility, confidence, and self-acceptance , so life can feel more spacious and less driven by fear of getting things wrong.

Difficulties with eating, weight, body image, and food can take many forms and affect people in very different ways. You might find yourself:

• feeling preoccupied with food, weight, shape, or eating

• struggling with bingeing, restriction, purging, or cycles of control and loss of control

• feeling distressed around your body or appearance

• experiencing shame, guilt, or secrecy around eating

• feeling disconnected from hunger, fullness, or bodily needs

These struggles can feel isolating and overwhelming, and often coexist with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or perfectionism. Therapy offers a compassionate space to understand what’s driving these patterns, reduce distress, and begin developing a more trusting and supportive relationship with food and your body.

I work with adults experiencing eating difficulties and disordered eating where medical risk is low to moderate. If someone is underweight to a clinically concerning degree or medically unstable, specialist NHS or multidisciplinary eating disorder services are usually the safest and most appropriate support. I am always happy to help you think through next steps and routes to appropriate care.

I draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT, CFT, and DBT-informed strategies, working collaboratively and at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.

OCD can be distressing and exhausting, often involving unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that feel intrusive and hard to control. You might find yourself:

• experiencing persistent, intrusive thoughts or doubts

• feeling driven to carry out mental or physical rituals to reduce anxiety

• seeking reassurance or repeatedly checking things

• avoiding situations that trigger distressing thoughts

• feeling ashamed or frightened by the content of your thoughts

Although OCD feels overwhelming, it is often the mind’s attempt to protect you and create a sense of safety in the face of uncertainty or fear. Over time, however, these strategies can become rigid and keep anxiety going. Therapy offers a space to understand how OCD operates, reduce the power of intrusive thoughts, and develop new ways of responding so they no longer dictate your behaviour.

I work using evidence-based approaches for OCD, including CBT-informed strategies and compassion-focused approaches, supporting you to build confidence in tolerating uncertainty and responding differently to anxiety.

Trauma can result from a wide range of experiences, from single, overwhelming events to ongoing or repeated experiences over time. You might notice:

• intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

• feeling constantly on edge, irritable, or easily startled

• avoiding reminders of what happened

• feeling numb, disconnected, or detached from yourself

• struggling with trust, safety, or relationships

Single-incident trauma might follow a one-off event such as an accident, assault, or sudden loss, while complex trauma often arises from prolonged or repeated experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or sustained adversity. Both types can leave the nervous system stuck in survival mode, even when the danger has passed.

Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to understand how trauma has affected you, process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, and develop ways to feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to yourself and others.

I draw on trauma-informed approaches, including CBT, CFT, and DBT-informed strategies, working collaboratively to support resilience, emotional regulation, and recovery.