Online integrative therapy for complex trauma, supporting you in reconnecting with your inner wisdom, sense of self, and freedom of being
A compassionate, relational space to explore your experiences, heal from the impact of trauma, and develop a deeper relationship with your true self.
If you carry a sense of inner overwhelm or unresolved pain, yet continue to function and meet the demands of daily life, you may feel that you are constantly surviving rather than truly living. You may feel lost, empty, misunderstood, chronically anxious, depressed, uncertain of who you are, or disconnected from yourself and the world around you. You might notice repeating patterns in relationships, difficulty trusting yourself, a persistent unease, or the feeling that something essential is missing. These experiences can reflect the lasting impact of early relational wounds, attachment trauma, and deeper existential questions that are difficult to hold and process alone.
When surviving is no longer enough
At some point, you may have begun to wonder why life feels so much harder than it appears to be for those around you, that you've been pretending to have it all together. You may find yourself asking questions that reach beyond anxiety, low mood, or the challenges of relationships. Why do I always doubt myself? Why do I always put everyone else first? Why can't I trust my own thoughts, feelings, or decisions? Why do I feel so alone, even when I'm surrounded by people? Why do I keep abandoning myself? These questions often emerge after experiences of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, or relationships where your sense of self slowly became overshadowed by the need to survive.
Over time, you may have learned to ignore your own needs, quiet your authentic voice, and shape yourself around the expectations of others until you are no longer sure what feels true for you. You might notice how automatic this has become, the way you scan for what others need before you even register your own internal signals. There can be a persistent sense of living slightly outside of yourself, as if you are present in life but not fully inhabiting it. Even when things look stable on the outside, there may be an inner experience of exhaustion, confusion, or a quiet grief for the parts of you that feel out of reach, as though you have been living from survival for so long that returning to yourself feels both deeply desired and difficult to imagine.
"When inward tenderness finds that secret hurt, pain itself will crack the rock and Ah! Let the soul emerge."
Rumi
How therapy can help
Therapy can become a place to pause the lifelong habit of moving away from yourself and begin turning gently back towards who you are. Rather than becoming someone new, healing is often a process of coming home to yourself. It is about rediscovering the parts of you that remained hidden beneath fear, self-protection, or the belief that you had to earn your place in the world. As this relationship with yourself begins to deepen, you may find a growing capacity to meet yourself with compassion rather than criticism, to trust your own inner wisdom, and to live with greater freedom, authenticity, and self-direction. The patterns that once kept you safe begin to loosen their hold, making space for healthier boundaries, deeper relationships, and a quieter, steadier way of being. Not because life becomes free from uncertainty, but because you are no longer facing it alone and disconnected from your essential self.
My approach
My approach is calm, grounded, and gently curious. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable opening up to me, even about experiences they have carried alone for many years. I offer a space that is compassionate and accepting, while also being honest, holding clear boundaries, and remaining attentive to the patterns that may be limiting your freedom. Although our work may touch places of pain, loss, or uncertainty, I bring a light spirit to the therapeutic relationship, allowing room for ease, perspective, and the possibility that healing can feel enlivening as well as profound.
Individual Therapy
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, trauma, self-worth or a sense of feeling disconnected from themselves. Perhaps you’re managing relatively well on the outside, but internally you feel lost, exhausted, stuck, or unsure of who you really are. You may have spent much of your life adapting to the needs and expectations of others, putting yourself last, or finding unhealthy ways to cope with experiences that felt difficult or overwhelming.
Practical Information
Sessions are held online via Zoom, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Individual therapy sessions are 55 minutes and the fee is £75 per session.
Free initial consultation
I offer a free online 20-minute consultation, giving us an opportunity to briefly meet, discuss what has brought you to therapy, and help you decide whether I might be the right therapist for you.
