SUPPORT
What I Can Help You With
You may know something is difficult without being sure how to describe it. The areas below may help you recognise what you would like support with.
AREAS OF SUPPORT
Areas of Support
Developmental trauma
The impact of adverse or distressing experiences during childhood or key developmental stages, which may affect emotional wellbeing, sense of safety, self-worth, and relationships later in life.
Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
The ability to understand, manage, and express emotions effectively, as well as cope with difficult feelings and stressful situations without becoming either overwhelmed or numb.
Interpersonal relationships and boundaries
The ability to build and maintain healthy relationships, communicate needs, establish personal boundaries, and navigate conflict or difficulties with trust and connection.
Cognitive flexibility
The ability to consider different perspectives, adapt to change, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and respond flexibly to new situations or challenges.
Anxiety and stress
Experiences of excessive worry, fear, tension, or feeling overwhelmed, which may affect daily functioning, decision-making, and the ability to relax.
Depression and low mood
Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, or reduced motivation and enjoyment, which may affect energy levels, concentration, and everyday activities.
Self-esteem and confidence
How an individual views and values themselves, including their sense of self-worth, belief in their abilities, and confidence in making decisions and managing challenges.
WHEN TO GET IN TOUCH
You do not need to have all the answers
You might recognise several of the difficulties described here, or feel that your experience is not fully reflected in these descriptions. You are welcome to ask whether the support I offer may be appropriate for you.
EXPLORING YOUR CONCERNS
What we can discuss in an assessment
An initial assessment gives us time to understand what has brought you to therapy and consider whether working together would be suitable. You do not need to prepare a diagnosis or explain everything perfectly.
1
What has been difficult?
Describe what you have noticed, when difficulties arise and how they affect everyday life.
2
What would you like to be different?
Consider what you hope to gain from therapy, even if your goals are not yet clear.
3
What support might fit?
Discuss whether CBT with me is appropriate or whether another service might better meet your needs.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Not sure whether your concerns fit?
You can contact me with a question about the difficulties you are experiencing or enquire about arranging an initial assessment.