Many of the people I work with learned early on to be good, quiet, and easy in order to belong.
They adapted, coped, and held themselves together — often at the cost of their own needs, feelings, and voice.
You may be functioning on the outside, yet feel tense, anxious, disconnected, or unsure who you are underneath it all. You may be tired of managing other people’s feelings, or of doubting yourself in relationships.
Therapy can be a place to pause, soften, and begin returning to yourself — at your own pace.
I offer trauma-informed counselling in Bodmin and online across the UK.
You might recognise yourself here
You may have grown up in an environment where it didn’t feel safe to take up space, express anger, or need comfort. You learned to scan others, keep the peace, and stay out of trouble.
As an adult, this can show up as:
- anxiety or chronic tension
- difficulty trusting yourself, your feelings, or your perceptions
- feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
- staying too long in relationships that diminish you
- a sense of emptiness, numbness, or quiet grief
- knowing something isn’t right, but struggling to name it
Often, these patterns make sense when we understand them as early adaptations — not personal failures.
How I work
I offer relational, person-centred counselling that is trauma-aware and gently paced.
That means I don’t push for insight, catharsis, or quick fixes.
Instead, we pay attention to:
- what feels safe enough to explore
- how you learned to survive and adapt
- what your body and emotions are communicating
- how we can build trust — in the process, and in yourself
I work with early relational trauma, emotional neglect, self-silencing, and the long-term impact of growing up without reliable emotional safety.
For some people, therapy is ongoing.
For others, a shorter, time-limited space is what’s needed right now.
Both are welcome.
If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Ways of working together
I offer:
- Ongoing therapy
For deeper, longer-term exploration and support.
- Time-limited or one-off sessions
For example:
- a short period of stabilising support during a difficult time
- a focused space to make sense of a relationship or life transition
- a reflective session when you feel at a crossroads
We can think together about what might feel most supportive for you right now.
What it can be like to work together
Sessions are a place where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or be “easy”.
You are welcome as you are — confused, guarded, angry, quiet, unsure.
Over time, people often describe:
- feeling more grounded in themselves
- increased self-trust and clarity
- greater emotional range and choice
- a stronger sense of boundaries and agency
- a stronger relationship with themselves
Change doesn’t come from forcing — it comes from being met.
A note on safety
If you are currently in immediate crisis or at risk of harm, therapy with me may not be the right support on its own. In those situations, urgent services or crisis support are essential.
If you’re unsure, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can think it through together.
Taking the next step
Reaching out can feel exposing — especially if you’re used to coping alone.
If you’d like to explore working together, you can contact me to ask questions or arrange an initial session. There’s no pressure, and no obligation.
Sometimes the first step is simply being met.
What Clients are Saying
I‘ve worked with many people just like you, so don‘t struggle on alone.
Taking the next step
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you are used to coping alone or questioning whether your struggles are “serious enough”.
You are welcome to get in touch whether you already know what you would like support with, or whether things simply feel difficult, overwhelming, or hard to make sense of right now.
I offer trauma-informed counselling in Bodmin, Cornwall, as well as online counselling across the UK.
I aim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours on weekdays.
Current availability
Tuesday — 8.00am–5.00pm
Wednesday — 8.00am–5.00pm
Thursday — 8.00am–5.00pm
You do not need to explain everything perfectly in your first message.
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