A lot of people are struggling to find and hold relationships these days. Times have changed with online dating becoming the main way to find love. But why does it seem to work for some, but not everyone? Why do some attract emotionally unavailable people? Why has dating become so difficult? Why do people stay in toxic relationships? Confidence and self-esteem play a vital role when it comes to love and our childhood relationships have a massive impact on our adult relationships. If you are struggling to find love or are having trouble with current relationships, there may be an underlying reason that is out of your awareness. Together, in a safe environment, we can explore in depth your values and beliefs and identify your real blocks to love. 

Depression is NOT a sign of weakness nor can you just 'snap out of it'. It is a serious mood disorder that interferes with an individuals ability to function in everyday life. 1 out of 6 adults will suffer with depression at some point in their life. Anyone can get depressed, and it can happen to any type of person at any time. You may have constant low mood, feelings of hopelessness, feeling worthless, numb, loss of interest in your normal activities and spending lots of time in bed or you may also have symptoms of anxiety, feeling on edge, worrying, overthinking, panic attacks, palpitations and generally feel alone and isolated in your experience. There is no single cause of depression and anxiety and these disorders can be brought on by a variety of reasons. For some people the cause can be an upsetting or stressful life event, such as a bereavement, a divorce, losing a job, an illness/injury or money worries. No matter the cause, if you choose to work with me, I will focus on creating an atmosphere of acceptance and safety, where you will be heard and understood. I will sit with you and support you in your journey of self-discovery.

Being a parent myself, having to navigate divorce and raise my 2 children on my own, I am very aware that its not easy being a parent and it was always a worry if I was doing it right. Having gone on a journey of self-discovery myself and learned what it is a child needs to be secure in themselves, I now feel confident in my abilities as a mother and in fact, I now realise, we don't need to be perfect, just good enough. Maybe you are nervous about becoming a parent or you feel you have your own issues that are impacting your relationship with your child or your child may be experiencing mental health issues themselves and you feel overwhelmed or you just don't seem to be able to connect with your child. Whatever the problem, we can work together to unpack this in a confidential and none judgemental space, where you will be heard and validated in your experience. Please feel free to contact me if any of this resonated with you today. 

Distress related to identity can occur following a trauma or begin after a major life change, for example, starting high school and trying to figure out who you are and where you belong. This can lead to a state of identity confusion where you persistently question who you are including your sexuality, gender, personality, life purpose, core beliefs. This can result in symptoms such as low-self esteem, feeling lost, emotionally scattered, anxiety and depression, feeling insecure. Working with me, I will create a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to your identity, which can help you to delve deeper into understanding your values, beliefs, aspirations, and any challenges or conflicts you may be facing.

The word 'trauma' has become the most overused word on social media lately and unfortunately it has become a simple word thrown around lightly, when in fact, trauma is a severe issue that should be taken seriously. Everyone experiences trauma differently, and its effects can be deeply distressing and can affect an individuals mental and emotional wellbeing. Almost everyone will experience or witness some type of trauma in their lifetime, such as a bad accident, physical abuse, sexual abuse or witnessing violence. All types of trauma can have lasting effects and while many people will recover from such events, others may struggle for months or years. Working with me, I will create a confidential and accepting environment, where you can safely explore and process your emotions and experiences, through learning to listen to yourself, becoming more self-accepting and finding new directions.

Disordered eating exists on a spectrum, but it can mimic serious eating disorders, such as Anorexia or Bulimia. People with eating disorders have chronic disordered eating, but not everyone who suffers with disordered eating would be diagnosed as having an eating disorder. Disordered eating can occur intermittently depending on the individuals emotional state and others may engage in disordered eating to lose weight. Disordered eating has the potential to turn into an eating disorder if not dealt with. Signs of disordered eating include avoiding certain food groups, obsessive calorie counting, compulsive exercise, abusing laxatives, self-induced vomiting or binge eating. Causes include stress, dieting, peer pressure or mental health issues. Disordered eating has become a worldwide problem that affects people of all ages and in modern society, many parts of disordered eating have become socially acceptable, making the issue much more complex. Working with me in a safe and trusting environment, we can explore together your deeply held patterns of thought and behaviour, which can help identify, challenge, rationalise and break these patterns, moving forward to make better choices.