Online trauma-informed and existential therapy, supporting you in connecting with your inner wisdom, sense of self, and freedom of being
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, chronically anxious, depressed, uncertain of who you are, or disconnected from yourself and the world around you, even when things appear outwardly stable. 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. 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 have no confidence? Why do I feel no sense of self? 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 inner 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 while disconnected from your whole self.
Individual Therapy
I work with young adults, adults, and older adults that are committed to engaging in short, medium, or long term therapy.
All therapy sessions are conducted online via Zoom, and are usually scheduled on a weekly basis. My fee per 50 minute (clinical hour) session is £65.
If you would like to book a session or have any questions, please click the button below or email me.
I offer a free 20-minute video consultation for you to ask questions and share any concerns that will help you decide if I am the right therapist for you.
