Are you struggling in some aspect of your life just now? Perhaps you have been given a diagnosis of anxiety or depression or a so-called personality disorder or other mental health issue; maybe you are experiencing difficulties in a relationship or get easily overwhelmed or find you are emotionally reactive in situations that feels out of proportion.

Perhaps you wonder if some of the experiences you had growing up may have had more of an impact on you than you thought. Maybe you are wondering about your gender identity or in some other way being different from the majority.

For some of us we may have experienced very challenging or adverse childhoods and have had a lifetime of feeling different or ‘wrong’ in some way, struggling to belong and feel safe, or experiencing a range of mental health issues.

Maybe you are experiencing some current life challenges related to your gender identity, sexuality or relationship (whatever form that relationship may take).

Or maybe you just don’t know what you need but you are feeling distressed or disconnected from yourself, others or life and don’t know what to do about it.

We all experience distress at various times in our lives and mostly we have the individual resources to cope and address these issues ourselves. At times, however, we might need or benefit from professional help and support.

Counselling is a form of help for anyone experiencing emotional, psychological or interpersonal distress or who needs time to explore, identify and work through personal issues or difficulties.

The aim of counselling is to help you achieve a better understanding of the nature of your problems, what keeps them going, and how to deal with them in a constructive way, preventing further distress and leading to help you live a more satisfying and fulfilling life and relationships.

Read a bit more About Counselling and About Me and get in touch if you would like more information or arrange an initial session.