How I Work
Real support, rooted in human connection, warmth and care.
I have trained in a variety of different therapy styles and approaches, and will tailor your therapy to what feels right for you, and what you are bringing to each session. Theoretically, I am a pluralistic therapist with (trauma-informed) person centred as my core model. But in practice, I like to keep things simple, focus on listening to you, and your needs, so that I can support you to better understand yourself, and how you might work towards bringing different aspects of yourself back together into a sense of wholeness
As a pluralistic, psychotherapeutic counsellor, my aim is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to navigate life’s challenges together. To support and guide you through the process of realigning with your authentic, whole self.
I understand that as humans, we are in a constant state of flux; constantly looking for (or trying to avoid) change. So my approach is grounded in care and understanding, and tailored to what feels most pressing for you at the time. Based on the foundations of empathy, compassion, flexibility and a desire to feel whole, I will support and guide you through the positive, healthy changes that you wish to make. Providing professional, compassionate and confidential support tailored to your needs.
Real support, rooted in human connection, warmth and care.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low, anxious, or simply unsure where to turn, you are not alone. Reaching out for support beyond friends or family can take real courage, and just being here is already a meaningful first step. If you'd like to explore whether I might be the right person to support you, feel free to get in touch. We can have a FREE 20-minute consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.
Areas we can explore together
Everyone’s journey is different. Whether you’re navigating something specific or just feel like you have lost touch with yourself, I’m here to help you reconnect and rebuild - gently and at your own pace.
Trauma and Abuse
The majority of my work has been in a Sheffield-based charity supporting women who have lived experience of trauma and abuse. This style of therapy, tends to be longer-term work, and counselling that focuses on trauma is most effective when carried out regularly, so I would ask that we see each other at the same time each week.
Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our bodies, as though we're stuck in the past or constantly on alert. This sense of disconnection is a natural response to overwhelming experiences, but it can make us feel unable to be present and lead to a fragmented sense of self. In our work together, I’ll support you to gently reconnect with your inner experiences - learning to recognise, understand, and befriend parts of yourself and your feelings. With care and compassion, we’ll move at your pace, helping you shift from feeling as though you are just surviving to feeling grounded, whole, and more present in your life.
Parts work and Internal Family Systems
Parts work is about getting to know and exploring all of you and your parts.
As humans, we are all made up of different parts. A little bit like the angel and devil on our shoulders when we are deciding whether to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to something; we all have different voices, opinions and protective parts within us that together make up our whole self. I take a 360’ approach to getting to know you and empowering you to improve your wellbeing by getting curious with your Parts and where their protective instincts come from.
Anxiety
Anxiety is something that affects so many of us, particularly in the modern world. But that doesn't mean it’s something we have to accept as a given, or allow to take control of who we are and what we want to do. Together, we can get curious with your anxiety, to identify where it’s stemming from, how or if it’s holding you back, and develop alternative coping mechanisms to help you to thrive and re-align with the person you want to be and the life you want to live.
Coping mechanisms
Coping mechanisms is a term we have all heard, but what does it actually mean?
Coping mechanisms are the ways we respond to stress, overwhelming emotions, or difficult life experiences. They can be conscious or unconscious, helpful or unhelpful, and often develop as a way to protect ourselves or get through challenging times. Some coping strategies support our wellbeing - like talking to someone we trust, spending time in nature, or practising mindfulness. Whilst others may feel necessary in the moment, they become difficult to live with over time - such as avoidance, overworking, people-pleasing, or using substances to numb emotional pain.
Together, we can explore the coping strategies you’ve developed, understanding where they’ve come from, and gently consider whether they’re still serving you. We can also make space for new, more supportive ways of looking after yourself and bring potentially conflicting parts of yourself back into alignment.
Depression
Depression can affect how you feel, think, and relate to the world. It might show up as persistent low mood, fatigue, lack of motivation, or a sense of emptiness or disconnection.
Together, we can explore your experience of depression with care and curiosity. Gently working to understand what might be underneath it, and at a pace that feels comfortable for you, work towards more alignment, connection, compassion and self-understanding.
Stress
Stress is a natural, and healthy response that we all experience. It often occurs in response to pressure or demands, but when it builds up or becomes a constant, it can affect how you feel about yourself, your body, and your relationships. You might feel overwhelmed, irritable, tense, or unable to switch off.
In therapy, we can explore what’s contributing to your stress and find ways to create more balance, resilience, and space for you to breathe.
Relationship issues and Attachments
As humans, we all crave and require connection. Relationships can be a source of deep connection, but they can also bring pain, confusion, loneliness, and conflict.Whether you're struggling with communication, boundaries, patterns from the past, or feeling stuck in a relationship dynamic, therapy can offer space to explore these experiences and build more fulfilling, authentic connections. Together we can explore these feelings and patterns, and help you to identify new ways of relating to both yourself and others, in order to build more authentic connections that feel true and empowering to you.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is how you see and value yourself. When our self-esteem is low, we might feel not good enough, overly self-critical, or afraid to take up space. Together, we can explore where these beliefs come from and begin to rebuild a more compassionate and confident sense of self that aligns with who you were before the doubts took over.
Self-Acceptance
Self-acceptance means learning to meet yourself with compassion, kindness and understanding, rather than judgment - even in the messy or difficult moments. In counselling,I can support you in gently letting go of unrealistic expectations, aligning different parts of yourself so you feel more able to embrace who you are, and find comfort in your own skin.
Ready to begin?
Taking the first step can feel daunting - but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, flexible space where you can explore what’s going on for you, without pressure or judgement.
Offering in-person counselling in Sheffield, as well as secure online sessions if you prefer to meet from home.