Services:

• Relationship issues

• Trauma

• Family and parenting difficulties

• Teens and Adolescents

• Grief and loss

• Depression, anxiety and stress

• Addiction & compulsive behaviours including drug and alcohol addiction

• Anger management

GRIEF AND LOSS

Grief is the emotion we feel when an important relationship ends. Often the ending is caused by death, but grief can also be felt when a relationship is lost for other reasons. We don’t grieve for all lost relationships; only those that have, for one reason or another, become meaningful to us over time – people we love or admire (family, partners, friends, teachers), and jobs, places or things we treasure. When these people or things are gone, we often feel grief and feel very alone.

TRAUMA

Trauma comes from a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. When one experiences trauma it can disrupt ones ways of living, self-regulating and being in the world.

There are what I like to call “big” traumas which is what we all think of when we hear about trauma, like car accidents, going to war, sexual assault, natural disasters, domestic violence to name a few. What people don’t realise is that we can have “Small” Trauma’s that make a great impact on our life. Growing up we can suffer seemingly small and repeated emotional trauma’s from our caregivers that can lead us to creatively adapt to help us emotionally survive but as adults we find those same protective mechanisms we have developed no longer serve us and actually get in the way of our growth and happiness.

Psychotherapy can help in working through your trauma and finding ways to soothe your central nervous system to come back to a place of safety and calm.

ADOLESCENTS AND TEENAGERS

Being a teenager in modern times can be tricky. Often teens and adolescents need support to help navigate the emotions and life occurrences that they experience due to things such as social issues, school challenges, social media exposure, hormones, family clashes with boundaries not being respected, and pressure of performance at school.

I offer support, skills and awareness to help teens navigate these challenges.

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Anxiety and Depression are the two most common problems people face today. This can be a challenge for people to face alone, and I support people through awareness and skills to accept and work through their stuckness and fears, working with suffering and turning it into growth.

PARENTING

Parenting is often both challenging and rewarding, yet it lacks a manual for guidance. Even for the most dedicated parents, the journey can be daunting, filled with unexpected emotional triggers and complexities. I acknowledge the profound difficulty of the parenting role and the myriad of emotions it can evoke.

I understands firsthand the trials and tribulations of raising children and recognise the importance of seeking support and learning effective parenting strategies. She invites fellow parents who may be struggling with the emotional demands of parenthood to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together.

Through my empathetic approach and commitment to positive parenting practices, I offer a safe space for parents to explore their challenges and develop resilience. Together, we can navigate the complexities of parenthood, fostering healthier relationships and creating a nurturing environment for both parent and child.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF PEOPLE WITH ADDICTIONS

Often families of people suffering from addiction are focused on getting their loved one the help they need, but often forget that they themselves are going through one of the hardest things a person can go through. Being powerless to help someone you love make a change, and watching them go through immense struggle and heartache is extremely challenging.

It is crucial for family members to get the help and support they need. Through counselling and Psychotherapy you can get help so as to not feel so alone in this process and to help work on the bouondaries that often get crossed when addiction is present in someones life.

ADDICTION

People suffering with addiction issues and their families need support to help initiate change. I have extensive experience in addiction and knowledge of the addict mind. It is often one step forward and two steps back for people who are struggling with a dependency on anything external, which can be a long hard road, but not an impossible one.

I see clients with any form of addiction, from drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, sex and pornography, phone addiction to food addiction.