Mental health support in bristol & online
Professional, compassionate support for when your mental health feels overwhelming
When you are struggling with your mental health, the world can feel heavy, hostile or chaotic. Whatever you’re battling - an anxious mind, the weight of depression, the fallout from trauma, loss or abuse - I am here to offer a steady, safe space.
In our work together, there is no expectation for you to have it all together. We will move at your pace to explore and understand what is happening beneath the surface. Together we can gently work with what you’re finding tricky. From addressing panic attacks, processing grief, navigating eating disorders or finding healthier ways to cope with stress and self-harm, you don’t have to go through this alone.
Good for support with:
Anxiety & Panic Attacks | Depression & Low Mood | Stress & Burnout | Trauma & Abuse | Loss, Grief & Bereavement | Self-Harm | Eating Disorders
How we work together
My approach to therapy is about meeting you exactly where you are with deep empathy, gentle support and zero judgement. Together, we will untangle the thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming, helping you find relief, develop sustainable coping tools and gently rebuild your sense of wellbeing.
what to expect from therapy
initial session
The first time you go to therapy might feel daunting or you may have some nerves about what will happen or how it feels to ask for help. This is totally normal. In this initial session, we’ll take things at your pace and focus on what brings you here. I aim to put you at ease quickly so that you can feel comfortable and supported to bring whatever you want to our sessions. We can agree a way forward together to make sure you get what you need from therapy.
A relational approach
My approach is relational, which means that I believe that building an authentic connection between therapist and client is at the heart of effective counselling. The research also supports this approach, showing that the quality of the relationship is the most important factor in how well therapy works. My aim is that you feel that the time you spend with me in therapy gives you an empathic, non-judgemental and trusting space to be your true self, which can also help you understand how you relate to others in your day-to-day life..
Regular reviews
It’s important that you get what you need from our work together. From the start, we’ll build in regular review sessions so that you can think about where you were when you began therapy, how it’s working for you and if your therapy goals have evolved. Planning ahead, we’ll ensure future sessions cover what you need and we’ll keep in mind how our work might end, ensuring that when you do feel ready to finish therapy, it feels like a positive conclusion.