Who I See and How I Work
Who I work with: I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. People who find themselves repeating the same patterns in relationships, feeling disconnected from themselves, or carrying experiences from the past that still shape how they see themselves and others.
You’ve likely become so used to being who you think you need to be that you’ve lost touch with yourself. You say the “right” thing, do the “right” thing, but rarely let people see what’s going on underneath. You replay conversations in your head, checking whether you said anything wrong. You struggle to be authentic in your relationships because you’re scared you’ll be judged or rejected, and find yourself worrying more about keeping others happy than honouring your own needs.
These ways of being usually develop for a reason. You’ve likely spent years learning how to read and analyse other people, avoid conflict, keep the peace, or keep parts of yourself hidden. You’ve learnt that feeling safe in relationships means being easy to be around, editing yourself, and making sure you’re not “too much.” These patterns weren’t created because something was wrong with you. They were ways of adapting to the world around you. But what once helped you feel safe may now be leaving you feeling exhausted, anxious, and completely disconnected from the person you are beneath it all.
How I work: We’ll collaborate to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, what’s holding you back, and what’s keeping you up at night. We’ll work together to understand how past relationships and experiences are showing up in the present, and the impact they’re having on the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you. I genuinely care about what it means to be you, and will create a space that feels safe, relaxed, and human, where you can meet all parts of yourself, including the parts you’ve learnt to hide, silence, or push aside.
We’ll work well together if you’re looking for a genuine, meaningful therapeutic relationship with someone who is warm, laid-back, direct, and willing to challenge you when needed. You won’t find a therapist who positions themselves as the expert on your life or has all the answers, just a human being who shows up fully (awkward parts and all) and knows how messy life can be.
A bit about me personally:
My journey to becoming a therapist began in 2018. I was feeling hopeless, in a job I hated, and honestly felt like I had no idea what I was doing with my life. I decided that therapy might be the answer, and the change it brought to my life was incredible. I worked through old patterns that were holding me back and finally felt like I had some control over my life again. I found the motivation to leave my job and train as a therapist myself, and I haven’t looked back! I believe the opportunity to be a therapist is a privilege, and find real joy in helping people live better. When I’m not in sessions, you’ll likely find me watching true crime documentaries, experimenting in the kitchen (sometimes successfully), or hanging out with my cat, Iggy.
