What we can work through
You don't need to have all the answers. You don't even need to know where to start.
Counselling is a space to show up exactly as you are and slowly, gently, begin to understand what's going on beneath the surface.
I offer one-to-one counselling online or in-person from a dedicated space in Chelmsford. I work with Adults (18+), adolescence and young people (16+), at their own pace, in a way that feels supportive and empowering.
Here you'll find a long list of the issues I regularly support clients with. Please don't feel overwhelmed by it, and if you don't see your experienced named here, it doesn't mean I can't help. You're welcome to get in touch and we can talk it through together.
Difficult thoughts & behaviours
- Intrusive thoughts
- Self-harm urges
- Suicidal thoughts (non-crisis support)
- Coping strategies that no longer serve you
Emotional wellbeing
- Anxiety, worry or panic
- Low mood or depression
- Overwhelm, stress or burnout
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Difficulty managing anger or frustration
- Perfectionism
- Low self-esteem, low self-confidence or feeling "not good enough"
- High sensitivity
- Jealousy
Grief, loss & life transitions
- Bereavement and grief
- Miscarriage or fertility issues
- Coping with illness (your own or someone else's)
- Divorce, separation or relationship endings
- Big life changes (moving, job loss, retirement etc.)
- Menopause
- Pregnancy and birth
Health & body related concerns
- Living with chronic illness or pain
- The emotional impact of medical diagnosis
- Health anxiety or fear or illness
- Body image worries or self-consciousness
- Disordered eating patterns or difficult relationships with food
- Navigating the emotional toll of fertility challenges, pregnancy or miscarriage
- Feeling disconnected or at odds with your body
LGBTQIA+ affirmative support
- Coming out
- Navigating identity and expression
- Feeling misunderstood or marginalised
- Exploring gender, sexuality or fluidity in a safe space
Relationships & communication
- Family conflict or estrangement
- Romantic relationship challenges
- Communication difficulties
- People-pleasing or fear of conflict
- Patterns or unhealthy or toxic relationships
- Struggles with intimacy or trust
- Blended family dynamics
Self & identity
- Low self-esteem or self-worth
- Perfectionism or inner critic struggles
- Identity exploration (inc. neurodiversity, culture, gender or sexuality)
- Feeling lost or unsure who you are
- Struggling with self-acceptance
Trauma & the past
- Childhood emotional neglect
- Relational trauma
- Experiences of abuse (emotional, physical or sexual)
- Flashbacks, hypervigilance or dissociation
- Shame or self-blame
Young people (16+)
- School, college or university pressures
- Friendship and peer issues
- Self-esteem and identity
- Social anxiety
- Feeling overwhelmed or lost
- Acting out or taking risks as a way to manage difficult emotions
You don't need to fit into one category
Many of these overlap. You might not know exactly what you're struggling with, only that you are. That's more than enough to begin.
Let's talk. I offer a free 15 minute intro call so we can get a sense of whether counselling with me feels right for you.
