For years I have worked with adults (18+) of all ages, helping them to find peace, stability and meaning. I bring in different but complimentary approaches including Gestalt, Polyvagal and Mindfulness-based. Each of these is focused on change through increased awareness and increased resilience to deal with what life throws your way. If you are reading this profile, it’s likely you’ve reached the point where you realise that additional help is needed. Perhaps your sense of vitality is diminished, or you hold negative thoughts and feelings about yourself. It may be that memories and patterns from the past hold you back. Therapy with me is a process of bringing this picture into the light, rather than hiding it away. The phrase “Feel it to heal it” is largely true – that is, change comes from feeling your feelings (and expressing them) instead of trying to think your feelings or avoid them. There is much to be gained. A fairer and more positive view of yourself and your qualities. The ability to assert yourself in personal and professional relationships when you need to. Greater understanding and agency around painful feelings. An improved sense of how your past continues to influence the present. Also, an awareness of how the most challenging times can bring wisdom and enduring strength. I have experience working with issues such as: • Self-esteem and confidence • Relationship difficulties • Family problems and past traumas • Anxiety • Depression • Loneliness • Loss and bereavement • Issues affecting young people (16-25) • Stress • Anger • Career frustrations • Sexuality • Loss of energy, spirit and vitality • Questions of identity and belonging • Abuse • Trauma. The work tends to be ‘long term’ so there is time and (breathing) space to look at the whole picture and to encourage creativity and curiosity. Some advantages of therapy are, I believe, overlooked. People who are able to reflect on their life and articulate their thoughts and feelings, tend to be more interesting to others. Coupled with this, they are better able to listen to and support other people, thereby developing closer relationships.