Tracy Ballard

I am available between 9 am and 7 pm on:

• Tuesday and  Wednesday

And 9am and 4 pm on:

• Friday and Saturday  

I try to be as flexible as possible, sessions do not have to be the same day and time each week.

I understand that life can be challenging, complicated and painful, and sometimes we don't know where to turn. It can be hard to share your thoughts and feelings with family or friends, but you still need someone by your side who can help. I would love to be that person for you.

Why me?

You might come to me because you want to make changes in your life. Because you want to understand yourself or others more. Or because you simply wish to be heard and valued.

I offer a genuine, caring and compassionate relationship. I get that feeling of desperately trying to "get it right," the overwhelm, the big feelings, the negative voice in your head that just seems to get louder, and the "something feels off" without knowing quite what that is.

I typically work with (though this isn't exhaustive):

Neurodivergence

Anxiety and depression

Relationship or family difficulties (individual work)

Burnout and work stress

Trauma

Self-esteem, confidence, boundaries and people-pleasing

Bereavement and menopause

I have particular experience working with people who are neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, AuDHD, and others), including those late-diagnosed or self-identifying; we can explore what that means for you. It's not about fitting into a mould; it's about understanding how your brain works and building a life that works with it, not against it, whilst being aware of related experiences like rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and pathological demand avoidance (PDA, or otherwise known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy) if they show up for you.

If you're a parent, carer, or partner of someone neurodivergent, we can also explore how that relationship affects you. And as a qualified ADHD coach, I can bring in practical tools for things like executive dysfunction and task paralysis alongside the counselling work.

Whatever's brought you here - neurodivergent or not - the same applies: there's no mould to fit, just your own way of making sense of things.

About you

Is life feeling heavy in a way you can't always explain? A tiredness that sleep doesn't touch. A sense that you've been trying to get everything "right," but still don't feel like yourself.

Maybe you're overwhelmed, lonely, or burnt out, but you don't want to be a burden, so you've learned to keep it in. Maybe your relationships feel like a struggle, or are you a perfectionist, or someone who gives a lot and is tired of not getting the same back. Maybe you just want to find your voice, hold the boundaries you admire in others, or simply have a space to be heard.

You don't need the right words. You don't need to know what's "wrong." You just need somewhere to bring it, a space to be curious, to slow down enough to hear yourself think.

About therapy

Therapy can feel like a leap into the unknown, whether it's your first time or not. I've been there myself, and I know how scary - and brave - that leap can be.

Talking helps us understand the different parts of ourselves. It's a place to be messy and human, to be understood, and to hear yourself, alongside someone there to help you unravel tangled thoughts, hold big feelings, and heal.

We'll go at your pace, with room to stop, pause, and breathe as we make sense of things together.

If any of this sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you.

Where and when?

I work from the Cranberry Wellbeing Centre in Eastleigh, with free off-road parking, minutes from the M27 and M3, with excellent public transport links. The centre is quiet and discreet, and my room is sensory-friendly. Online and telephone sessions are also available. Sessions are usually around 50 minutes, but we can adjust the length if needed.

I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with flexibility for shift workers or varying schedules; sessions don't need to be the same day or time each week. Therapy usually works best weekly, especially at the start, but if that's not possible for you, we can talk about what will.  

I offer a free introductory 20 minute phone conversation, this gives you the chance to see if I am the right fit for you and answer any questions you may have. Or you can book in for a paid first session with no obligation to continue.