Supporting Young People
Growing up isn’t always easy. Whether it’s school pressures, friendship struggles, family changes, identity exploration, or managing big emotions, children and young people often need a safe, supportive space to process what they’re going through.
As a therapist, I have a wide depth of experience working with children and young adults (from 12 years old) in a warm, respectful, and age-appropriate way, creating a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. I have dealt wtih Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Anxiety and much more.
Together I can offer a space for young people to slow down, build trust, and explore emotions, behaviours, and experiences at their own pace.
Supporting Adults
Adulthood can bring a wide range of pressures career demands, relationships, parenting, identity, health, loss, and the constant balancing act of modern life.
Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and receive support.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, offering a respectful, down-to-earth, and affirming space to explore whatever you’re facing. You don’t have to carry it all alone.
My Approach
As a therapist, I bring empathy, warmth, and genuine compassion into every session. I know how vulnerable it can be to reach out for help, and I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard, respected, and supported.
I work from a pluralistic perspective, which means I believe that different people need different things at different times. There’s no single approach that works for everyone. Therapy with me is collaborative, we’ll work together to find the methods, pace, and tools that feel right for you.
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, emotional regulation, OCD, life transitions, or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches to meet your individual needs.
Serene Minds: Your Partner in Mental Health
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s. It was originally created to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) but has since been adapted for a wide range of mental health conditions.
What DBT can help with:
- Intense emotional swings
- Impulsivity
- Self-harming behaviors
- Chronic suicidal ideation
- Difficult relationships
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach to therapy that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps you identify and challenge unhelpful patterns in your thinking so you can develop healthier ways to cope, respond, and thrive.
What CBT Can help with:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and burnout
- Phobias
- PTSD and trauma
- OCD
- Negative self-talk
- Perfectionism
- Sleep issues
ERP
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a specialised form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that’s considered the gold standard for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions. It's designed to help you gradually confront your fears and reduce the urge to engage in compulsions or avoidance behaviors.
What ERP Can help with:
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Intrusive thoughts
- Health anxiety
- Contamination fears
- Checking, counting, or repeating rituals
- Perfectionism
- Phobias and intense fears
- Avoidance behaviors
Teens & Parents Together
Teens & Parents Together
A Safe Space for Teens and Support for Parents Too
Being a teen today is hard. From anxiety, eating struggles, and self-harm to the constant stress of school and phones, it can feel overwhelming. I work with teens to help them feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate big emotions and real challenges.
For parents, I offer guidance and insight to help you support your teen without feeling lost or alone. Together, we create a space where healing, growth, and connection are possible. You don’t have to do this alone, support is here, for both of you.
My Therapy Dog, Izzy
Teens & Parents Together
My Therapy Dog, Izzy
I believe healing comes in many forms — sometimes, it has four legs, a wagging tail, and an endless supply of love.
My therapy dog is a special companion who helps create a calming and supportive environment during therapy sessions. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply need a moment of connection, my furry friend is here to offer comfort, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being.
Support Provided
Teens & Parents Together
My Therapy Dog, Izzy
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Social anxiety
- Self Harm
- Eating disorders
- Depression and low mood
- Stress (family, business, work, or life)
- Anger issues, phobias, and fears
- Low self esteem
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Relationship difficulties
- Divorce, separation, or redundancy
- Loneliness and isolation
- Bullying, past or present
- Major life changes or decisions
- Coping with lifes uncertainty
- Finding purpose in life