Specialities

I specialise in treating anxiety, chronic stress, trauma from intimate partner violence, and relationship issues.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural human response to situations that feel uncertain, overwhelming, or threatening. In many ways, it’s our body’s alarm system — designed to protect us. A certain level of anxiety can even be helpful, keeping us alert and motivated.

However, when anxiety becomes intense, persistent, or disproportionate to the situation, it can start to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Anxiety can show up in different ways for different people, but common experiences include: 
  • racing thoughts, 
  • a pounding heart, 
  • muscle tension, restlessness, or 
  • a strong urge to avoid certain situations.
 If anxiety feels like it’s taking over, therapy can help you understand what’s happening, break unhelpful cycles, and find ways to feel calmer and more in control.

Benefits of anxiety therapy:
  • Cultivating a greater sense of calm and stability in daily life
  • Releasing the constant pressure to be perfect or always “doing more”
  • Rediscovering joy and presence in the here and now
  • Identifying what truly supports and nourishes your wellbeing
  • Making confident decisions that align with your core values
  • Gaining deeper self-understanding — and moving forward with clarity and purpose

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Domestic abuse, intimate partner violence and toxic relationships

 Experiencing domestic violence leaves deep emotional and psychological wounds. Abuse often follows what is known as the cycle of violence: tension builds, an episode of abuse occurs, the abuser apologizes or makes promises of change (“honeymoon phase”), and then the cycle begins again. This pattern can create confusion, self-doubt, and hope that things will improve — making it incredibly difficult to step away.

Trauma caused by abuse does not just live in memory; it changes how the brain and nervous system respond to stress. Survivors may experience hypervigilance, anxiety, flashbacks, difficulty trusting themselves or others, and a constant sense of being “on edge.” These responses are not signs of weakness — they are the brain’s way of adapting to prolonged danger.

Leaving an abusive relationship is far more complex than “just walking away.” Fear, financial dependence, shame, isolation, and hope for change are powerful barriers. Many survivors feel trapped not because they are weak, but because the relationship has systematically eroded their safety, autonomy, and self-worth.

This is why therapy is crucial. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, survivors can begin to:
  • Understand the cycle of violence and how it has affected them.
  • Rebuild a sense of safety and trust in themselves.
  • Heal the trauma responses that keep them stuck in fear or self-blame.
  • Strengthen resilience, self-worth, and autonomy.
  • Explore safe options for moving forward, whether still in the relationship or after leaving.

No one deserves to live in fear. Therapy can be a lifeline — not only to process what has happened, but to reclaim power, identity, and hope for the future. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

As a feminist therapist, I believe deeply in women’s right to safety, autonomy, and dignity. Over the years, I have walked alongside many women as they rebuilt their lives after abuse — and I have seen their strength, even when they could not yet see it themselves.

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Chronic stress

Chronic stress affects far more than mood — it can lower overall quality of life and is linked to a wide range of health problems, from cardiovascular disease and weakened immunity to sleep difficulties and digestive issues. 

Stress also intensifies the experience of many existing physical conditions, making pain, fatigue, and other symptoms harder to cope with. Left unaddressed, ongoing stress keeps the body in a constant state of alert, draining energy and resilience. 

Therapy offers a space to understand your stress triggers, learn healthier ways to respond, and build coping strategies that restore balance. By addressing stress directly, you not only protect your mental wellbeing, but also support your body’s health and improve daily functioning.
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