About

I have experience working with charities supporting survivors of interpersonal abuse including domestic violence, controlling and coersive relationships and recovering from narcissistic abuse. I use a trauma informed framework and can help to make sense of confusing or distressing emotions. Together we can learn ways to soothe a heightened nervous system response that has become accustomed to being in ‘survival mode’ by finding healthy coping strategies that work for you. Processing difficult emotions and thoughts often begins with bringing them into awareness. Being aware of your ‘triggers’ and understanding PTSD can help you to regain control and give you reassurance that your brain is doing a great job protecting you. Recovering from abuse can include experiences of anxiety and/ or depression. It can feel like an isolating and helpless time; my focus is to help people rebuild trust in themselves, increase resilience and feel empowered to rediscover their identity.

I have some experience helping to manage chronic illness and the debilitating, all encompassing impact it can have. There is a natural grieving process that accompanies a limiting diagnosis, things you might have been able to do, things you might have loved to do that are now a struggle or impossible. A huge part of the process is rediscovering your identity. You are not your illness, it is a part of you.

I have an understanding of how neurodiversity can impact mental health and wellbeing in a world that doesn’t always make sense; some difficulties might include navigating the complexities of social relationships to sensory differences or burnout. It can be tricky trying to discover our authentic selves whilst also masking to fit into societal norms. Having an awareness and understanding of neurodiverse traits can lead to a positive identity that celebrates our uniqueness.