When I started working in mental health in 2013, I never would have predicted that I would specialise in working with neurodivergent and deeply feeling people - at the time, I didn’t realise that I was both of these things!
I’ve always had a passion for helping others; I was that friend that people would come to for support but when it came to helping myself… I was a little clueless.
That all changed when I discovered that I was neurodivergent in my late twenties. Suddenly, everything made sense. Looking back, I struggled with my identity, anxiety, in my studies, and relationships but I didn't know why. I assumed that there was something wrong with me. I tried to be like everyone else and masked heavily for many, many years.
But, masking as a means to survive means that you don’t get the chance to truly learn about yourself (and how wonderful you are!).
Learning about my neurodivergence, how to support my unique brain, and allowing myself to experience the depth of my emotions has set me free. Don’t get me wrong, my life still has some struggle. That’s just life. But I don’t feel shameful anymore.
My story.
Taking inspiration from my own lived experience, I now support other neurodivergent and deeply feeling people to overcome chronic anxiety and identity confusion. I offer a space where you can bring your whole Self without fear of judgement. I will never claim to fully understand - you are a unique human and your experiences will be different to mine. However, I want you to have confidence that I understand just how complex the emotions are when you feel different to others. I will hold space for you to experience those emotions. Therapy is highly-adapted and bespoke to you; we take things at your pace. I will never impose societal expectations upon you. This is your life and it’s up to you how you choose to live it.
What is a deeply feeling person?
A deeply feeling person is someone who experiences their emotions strongly. You may have been referred to as a ‘sensitive soul’ or you may feel different to others. You may be prone to anxiety or you may be currently experiencing an anxiety condition such as OCD, Panic, or Health Anxiety. When setting up my practice, it was really important that I made it inclusive. You do not have to have a diagnosis to access support with me. My practice is a space for anyone who has ever felt ashamed of their emotions and wants to be seen as a whole person, not a set of symptoms.
What does therapy look like?
I offer High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) via video-call with each session lasting for up to one hour. At the start, we will identify your goals for therapy. Throughout, I will create a space for you to be seen and understood while empowering you with strategies to continue understanding and supporting yourself way beyond therapy. Collaboration is key - any strategies that we implement within therapy must be agreed by you. You are the expert of you and I will always ensure you have autonomy and choice at every step of the way. By the end of therapy, people often tell me that anxiety no longer rules their life and they are more confident in who they are. If this is a place you’d like to get to in life, I’d love to work with you.