FAQs

Are you pretending to the world that everything is ok? But on the inside, you feel overwhelmed on a daily basis. Maybe even those closest to you have no idea how much you’re struggling. Anxiety can take on a personality of its own and overshadow who you really are.

Maybe you were always called the ‘quiet one’ or the ‘shy one’, or maybe you’re ‘the funny one’ or ‘loud one’ that could be your anxious part. But inside you know that’s your anxiety masking who you really are to the world.

Working together we can begin to let the grip of anxiety loosen and its power reduce.

*My own anxiety began as a child, although it took me years to understand what I was experiencing and then undertaking my training and my own therapy led me to learn new ways to reduce and let go of my anxiety.
Now I work with adults across Suffolk who want to make the change and let the anxiety go. I do that by helping you to reconnect with your emotions and how they feel in your body.

We look at what is happening for you currently and where that might have stemmed from. This is especially useful when traumatic events become locked in your body.

I work in a trauma informed way, it’s not always about having to recount your story to me that caused the trauma, we can work from the emotional responses, for some, that in itself can feel like a relief.

It’s never just anxiety, over time the toll it takes is low mood and episodes of depression. We will also look at how your relationships are impacted, perhaps you are always putting others before you. We can work to identify and change outdated patterns, and you can begin to discover the true version of yourself.

I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in honesty and authenticity. I won’t hide behind jargon or distant professionalism – I aim to meet you as a real person, with warmth and integrity.

Being authentic as a therapist means I’ll be honest about what I notice, and when it feels right, challenge you. I’ll share my human reactions to support your process. I’m not a blank slate but someone who will genuinely care and engage with you.

Yes, therapy sessions are strictly confidential. Information you share will not be disclosed without your consent, except in very rare circumstances where there is a legal obligation to protect your safety or the safety of others. I do have regular supervision to ensure that I am working to my best practice, during this your identity remains anonymous. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).