Prominants Themes in my Work
Therapy offers a warm, compassionate space where you can gently explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. It is a place to be heard, understood, and supported as you make sense of difficult emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and begin to find new ways of coping and growing. Here are some themes that are especially present in my work: easing anxiety, sadness, or anger; processing trauma or painful experiences; exploring relationships and patterns of connection; deepening understanding of identity and self-worth; navigating times of change, loss, or uncertainty; and reflecting on meaning, purpose, and personal growth. Even if what you’re carrying doesn’t appear on this list, you are always welcome to bring it into the space. The initial assessment is a gentle and caring conversation—an opportunity for us to get to know each other, explore what has brought you to therapy, and consider what kind of support might feel most nurturing and helpful as we begin this journey together.
Workplace
Workplace-related difficulties can deeply affect your well-being, often mirroring the complexities of personal relationships. These challenges may stem from various sources, including organisational dynamics, interpersonal conflicts, or personal responses to work environments. Addressing these issues in therapy can lead to meaningful insights and personal growth.
Therapy can help explore and address a range of workplace-related concerns, such as:
- Workplace anxiety and stress
- Career uncertainty and transitions
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Bullying and harassment
- Addiction and substance use
- Imposter syndrome
- Work-life balance
- Microaggressions
- Bias in the workplace
- Feeling underrepresented or isolated
- Navigating cutural identity at work
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is important to understand, as there can be many complexities around being diagnosed—or not. Either way, every individual is met with the same care and respect. Our role is not to diagnose, but to hold and support each person’s journey, helping you find your own understanding of what shapes your identity and experience. In a world often influenced by the idea that doing or achieving defines our worth, perhaps simply being yourself is enough.
Therapy Themes Related to Neurodiversity:
- Masking or camouflaging in daily life
- Sensory overload in different environments
- Navigating disclosure and self-advocacy
- Access to support and reasonable adjustments
- Social communication differences and connection
- Burnout from prolonged adaptation or masking
- Identity, self-acceptance, and late diagnosis
- Navigating education, healthcare, or social systems
- Barriers to inclusion and accessibility in everyday life
Trauma
Experiences of trauma can leave deep and lasting impressions on how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. These experiences may come suddenly or unfold over time, shaping both our inner and outer lives. However it shows up for you, your experience matters. In therapy, every part of your story is held with care, patience, and without judgment. Together, we create a safe and steady space where you can begin to make sense of what has happened, understand how it continues to affect you, and move gently toward healing and self-understanding—always at your own pace. There is no right or wrong way to feel, and you do not have to face it alone.
Themes That Can Be Explored in Therapy:
- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Grief and loss
- Identity and self-concept
- Body image and self-esteem
- Eating issues
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts and feelings
- Addictive behaviours and coping patterns
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
Rites of Passage
Throughout life, we experience transitions—times when the old no longer fits and something new is emerging. These moments, often called rites of passage, can feel both exciting and uncertain, yet they hold deep potential for growth and transformation. In therapy, such changes are honoured as meaningful turning points that invite reflection, healing, and renewal.
These passages often unfold in three stages: letting go of what was, navigating the “in-between,” and integrating new ways of being. Therapy offers a compassionate space to explore these shifts—whether in identity, relationships, values, or direction—and to move through them with greater clarity and self-awareness.
Themes that may be explored include:
- Letting go and acknowledging endings
- Finding steadiness in uncertainty
- Integrating change and new perspectives
- Strengthening identity and resilience
- Exploring relationship patterns and boundaries
- Reconnecting with inner wisdom and meaning
- Creating rituals to honour transformation