​Whether you are navigating a specific life crisis or a general sense of being "adrift," my work is about more than just managing symptoms. It is about building the capacity to live authentically within a complex world.

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How I Can Support You

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Life Challenges & Crises - When the ground shifts beneath you, "coping" isn't always enough....you need a space to process the weight of it.

• Grief and Loss: Navigating the non-linear path of losing a person, a role, or a future you expected.

• Life Changes: When things change and you no longer know how you fit in this new world.

• Traumatic Experiences: Working safely and at your pace to help your nervous system find its way back to safety after overwhelming events.

 

Life Transitions & Identity - Whether you are entering adulthood, navigating mid-life, or facing a significant change in circumstances, these "in-between" spaces can feel incredibly lonely.

• Identity Shifts: Figuring out who you are when your old roles or labels no longer fit.

• Young Adulthood: Navigating the unique pressures of the modern world as you find your feet.

• Mid-Life & Beyond: Re-evaluating your path and honouring the truth of what you need now.

 

Systemic Burnout & Overwhelm - Many of us are exhausted because we are trying to survive in a culture that treats humans like machines. I help you untangle your worth from your productivity.

• High-Pressure Environments: Support for those over-functioning in careers or systems that demand constant "optimisation."

• Chronic Anxiety: Moving from "overriding" your body’s signals to understanding and regulating them.

• Dispersing Shame: Identifying where "burnout" is actually an intelligent protest against a world that doesn't prioritise your wellbeing.

 

Specialist Approaches

1. The "Dual Approach" (Online or Walk & Talk). 

In our standard sessions, we bridge the gap between your mind and your body. We use Talking Therapy to make sense of your story and Somatic Work to track how that story shows up as sensations or reactions. This ensures we aren't just intellectualising your pain, but actually shifting it.

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2. Walk-and-Talk Therapy (Dunbar, East Lothian)

Sometimes, the most profound shifts happen when we are in motion. Physical movement can help "unstick" thoughts and emotions, allowing your mind to follow where your body leads.

• The Power of Side-by-Side: Walking side-by-side removes the intense "gaze" of traditional therapy, often making it easier to share what feels "too big" for a room.

• Nature as a Resource: The rhythm of your footsteps and the presence of the Dunbar coastline act as immediate somatic resources, helping you stay grounded while we navigate difficult topics.

• An Act of Resistance: Stepping out of "the system" and into the elements is a powerful way to reclaim your human-scale self from a culture of rush and digital overwhelm.

 

The Practical Details

• Individual Sessions: Each session lasts 50 minutes. We can work short-term for specific goals or open-ended for deeper exploration. 

• Walk-and-Talk: We meet at a pre-arranged outdoor location in Dunbar. We dress for the Scottish weather, though extreme conditions may move us online.

• Investment is £70 per session. 

• Clinical Supervision: I also provide supervision for practitioners looking for containment and a space to evolve.