Psychotherapist in Ramsbottom
I will see you in a cosy and comfortable room, providing a safe and confidential space for you to explore the inner world of your emotions.
What I Can Help You With
Attachment
Issues I have worked successfully with :
Anxiety (understanding and management)
Social anxiety
Effective stress management
PTSD
Family dynamic
Discrimination
Low-self esteem
Self-harm
Depression
Insomnia/ Sleep dysfunction
Emotional over-eating or under-eating Relationship issues
Sexuality
Life crisis
Midlife crisis
Special areas of interest
I love working with attachment and attachment styles.
I use mindfulness as an effective tool for stress reduction, self-discovery and personal growth.
I am interested in understanding human relationships and love helping clients get a deep understanding of their relationship patterns (one tool I use is the Drama triangle).
Sexuality and sex life are fabulous topics to explore in therapy and discuss without the social taboos that surround related topics.
I love exploring dreams and using dreams as a tool to get into the otherwise hidden parts of the psyche. I mix the traditional dream interpretation with cutting-edge neuroscience of sleep and dream states.
How I Work
I focus on the attainment of a goal that has been set in advance unless the client specifically wishes for a more exploratory approach. More about my therapeutic style here.
What to Expect in the First Appointment
During our first assessment appointment together we can define a general course of action. I am offering brief therapy as well as longer-term, open-ended therapy. After the first session, you can decide whether therapy is something for you.
Mindfulness Based Interventions
I also teach Mindfulness.
If you are looking for short-term, evidence-driven interventions targeting specific problems like insomnia/improving sleep quality and overthinking/chronic stress I can offer shot term, tailor made mindfulness courses to address these specific issues.
Mental Health Crisis Support
I am not able to offer the mental health crisis support - if you need urgent support, here are some services that will be available to help:
Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department if there is an immediate risk to life, you have seriously harmed yourself, or you feel unable to keep yourself or someone else safe.
If you need urgent mental health support
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. This service is available 24 hours a day in England and can connect you with appropriate mental health support.
If you need someone to talk to
Samaritans: Call 116 123 free of charge, any time of day or night, to talk to someone who will listen without judgement. Visit samaritans.org.
Your GP: Contact your GP practice for advice and an urgent appointment if needed.
LGBTQ+ friendly therapist
