Help With …

People come to see me for a variety of reasons including help with:

Anxiety

General worries and concerns, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, performance anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, avoidance, distraction, school performance.

Mood Problems & Depression

Feeling down, sad, loss of pleasure in usual activities, difficulties with motivation and concentration, lack of energy, hopelessness, lack of feeling.

Disordered Eating

Body image concerns, eating problems including restrictive eating, binge eating and emotional eating.

Trauma

Dealing with abuse (emotional, physical, neglect, sexual), dealing with the legacy of abuse, trauma reactions, dissociation, numbness, heightened sensitivity, domestic violence, accidents (e.g. car accidents, natural traumas, assault, break ins).

Relationships

Finding and forming a healthy, workable relationships (dating and friendships), dealing with difficulties in relationships (with partner, children, family, colleagues, or friends); relationship breakdown, identifying and clarifying expectations and needs.

Work-Related Stress

Bullying, assertiveness, conflict resolution, time management, procrastination.

Child, Adolescent & Family Concerns

Sleep problems, fussy eating, bullying, anger, depression, anxiety, behaviour management, study techniques, exam anxiety, parenting skills.

Grief & Loss

Dealing with the loss of a loved one, friends, role, health.

Addictions

Including problems with alcohol, drugs, sex, shopping, sleep.

Enhancing Wellbeing

Identifying strengths and values,  value based living, authentic happiness.

Anger Management

Dealing with anger and frustration, assertiveness training, coping strategies for anger, mindfulness.

Communication & Assertiveness Training

Teaching you to clearly assess a situation, your feelings, and needs and communicating them in a healthy, non-aggressive, non-confrontational way.

Stress Management Strategies

Relaxation strategies, mindfulness, exercise, breathing, communication and assertiveness training, encouraging a balanced life.

Enhancing/Developing Self-esteem & Confidence

Identifying needs, values, strengths, establishing healthy boundaries.