Nicole Collins

*Currently accepting new clients.*

Virtual office address for correspondence only; sessions are offered online across the UK.

I offer flexible session times to support your journey at a pace that feels right for you. Typical availability is:

Thursday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

Friday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

While therapy sessions often work best on a weekly basis to maximise progress and integration, I understand that life and circumstances differ. I also have gaps for fortnightly sessions, allowing you to choose a rhythm that suits your needs.

I encourage you to work at the frequency and timing that feels right for you, knowing that my role is to provide a consistent, professional, and supportive presence throughout your journey.

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Nervous System Healing | Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy

Congratulations on taking the brave, first step in your healing journey. Whatever has brought you here, whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, disconnected, stuck or simply aware that something doesn't feel quite right, you are welcome here.

My approach is holistic, compassionate and nervous system-informed. I believe that healing is not simply about talking through problems; it is about understanding how our experiences live within our minds, bodies and nervous systems.

Many of the people I work with have spent years pushing through, holding everything together for everyone else, overthinking, over-functioning, people-pleasing or feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, freeze or shutdown. Often they know something needs to change, but they don't know where to begin.

Before exploring deeper emotions, patterns or past experiences, we focus on helping you understand your nervous system, reconnect with your body and develop tools that help you feel more grounded, present and supported in everyday life.

I work collaboratively with you, recognising that you are the expert on your own experience. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion and understanding as you reconnect with yourself.

You remain at the centre of every session.

Your pace.

Your needs.

Your experiences.

Your choices.

Your healing journey.

My aim is to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself, build nervous system flexibility and create a stronger sense of safety, connection and trust within your own body.

At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through compassionate awareness, meaningful connection and the gradual experience of feeling safe enough to be yourself.

You May Be Feeling...

• Constantly overwhelmed, anxious or unable to switch off.
• Exhausted from carrying too much for too long.
• Stuck in cycles of overthinking, worry or self-doubt.
• Burnt out, emotionally drained or disconnected from yourself.
• Numb, shut down or struggling to find motivation.
• Like you're always in survival mode and never truly able to relax.
• Unsure why you react the way you do in certain situations.
• Frustrated by patterns you can't seem to change.
• Disconnected from what brings you joy, meaning or fulfilment.

How You May Feel Working With Me

Many clients tell me they begin to feel:

• More aware of their nervous system and how stress affects them.
• More connected to their thoughts, emotions and bodily signals.
• More grounded in moments that would once have felt overwhelming.
• More compassionate towards themselves and their experiences.
• More empowered to recognise what they need and respond with choice.
• More confident in supporting themselves through life's challenges.
• More present in their relationships, daily life and sense of self.

Who I Work Best With

You may feel drawn to my approach if you:

• Experience anxiety, overwhelm, burnout or chronic stress.
• Feel stuck in survival patterns such as overworking, people-pleasing or perfectionism.
• Struggle with freeze, shutdown, emotional numbness or disconnection.
• Want to better understand your nervous system and responses to stress.
• Are looking for a gentle, compassionate and trauma-informed approach.
• Want to reconnect with yourself rather than continue pushing through.
• Are seeking meaningful, sustainable change rather than temporary relief.
• Want a space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.

Areas I Support With

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Burnout and exhaustion
• Nervous system regulation
• Functional freeze and shutdown
• Emotional overwhelm
• Self-worth and self-criticism
• Boundaries and people-pleasing
• Identity and life transitions
• Trauma-informed healing
• Reconnection to self
• Emotional awareness and regulation
• Building resilience and capacity

Step 1: Book a discovery call or reach out

I will offer a free 20 minute discovery session to see whether you feel like my way of counselling and to see if its suited to your needs. This time aIso allows me to answer any questions you may have.

There is no obligation to commit to sessions there and then! In fact I encourage you to shop around us counsellors to find the best fit for you and your needs.

Step 2: Book your initial assessment session

If you decide you would like to proceed after your discovery session, I will email you a copy of our working agreement going forwards. This will outline how we will work together, confidentiality, as well as information and policies.

During our assessment session, we will discuss the working agreement, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your aims and how we can work together for what best suits you. I will ask a few questions about your history to help me understand a bit more of who you are as a person and what your aims for our sessions together might be.

This session allows you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and if I am the best counsellor for you. If I feel that you may benefit working with a counsellor with more specialist knowledge, I will do my best to find someone more suited to your needs.

Hopefully by the end of this session you will feel comfortable that we have worked in collaboration on a way of working together going forward.

All subsequent sessions will cost £65.00 and last for 50 minutes.

*Currently accepting new clients.*

Virtual office address for correspondence only; sessions are offered online across the UK.

I offer flexible session times to support your journey at a pace that feels right for you. Typical availability is:

Thursday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

Friday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

While therapy sessions often work best on a weekly basis to maximise progress and integration, I understand that life and circumstances differ. I also have gaps for fortnightly sessions, allowing you to choose a rhythm that suits your needs.

I encourage you to work at the frequency and timing that feels right for you, knowing that my role is to provide a consistent, professional, and supportive presence throughout your journey.

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Nervous System Healing | Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy

Congratulations on taking the brave, first step in your healing journey. Whatever has brought you here, whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, disconnected, stuck or simply aware that something doesn't feel quite right, you are welcome here.

My approach is holistic, compassionate and nervous system-informed. I believe that healing is not simply about talking through problems; it is about understanding how our experiences live within our minds, bodies and nervous systems.

Many of the people I work with have spent years pushing through, holding everything together for everyone else, overthinking, over-functioning, people-pleasing or feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, freeze or shutdown. Often they know something needs to change, but they don't know where to begin.

Before exploring deeper emotions, patterns or past experiences, we focus on helping you understand your nervous system, reconnect with your body and develop tools that help you feel more grounded, present and supported in everyday life.

I work collaboratively with you, recognising that you are the expert on your own experience. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion and understanding as you reconnect with yourself.

You remain at the centre of every session.

Your pace.

Your needs.

Your experiences.

Your choices.

Your healing journey.

My aim is to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself, build nervous system flexibility and create a stronger sense of safety, connection and trust within your own body.

At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through compassionate awareness, meaningful connection and the gradual experience of feeling safe enough to be yourself.

You May Be Feeling...

• Constantly overwhelmed, anxious or unable to switch off.
• Exhausted from carrying too much for too long.
• Stuck in cycles of overthinking, worry or self-doubt.
• Burnt out, emotionally drained or disconnected from yourself.
• Numb, shut down or struggling to find motivation.
• Like you're always in survival mode and never truly able to relax.
• Unsure why you react the way you do in certain situations.
• Frustrated by patterns you can't seem to change.
• Disconnected from what brings you joy, meaning or fulfilment.

How You May Feel Working With Me

Many clients tell me they begin to feel:

• More aware of their nervous system and how stress affects them.
• More connected to their thoughts, emotions and bodily signals.
• More grounded in moments that would once have felt overwhelming.
• More compassionate towards themselves and their experiences.
• More empowered to recognise what they need and respond with choice.
• More confident in supporting themselves through life's challenges.
• More present in their relationships, daily life and sense of self.

Who I Work Best With

You may feel drawn to my approach if you:

• Experience anxiety, overwhelm, burnout or chronic stress.
• Feel stuck in survival patterns such as overworking, people-pleasing or perfectionism.
• Struggle with freeze, shutdown, emotional numbness or disconnection.
• Want to better understand your nervous system and responses to stress.
• Are looking for a gentle, compassionate and trauma-informed approach.
• Want to reconnect with yourself rather than continue pushing through.
• Are seeking meaningful, sustainable change rather than temporary relief.
• Want a space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.

Areas I Support With

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Burnout and exhaustion
• Nervous system regulation
• Functional freeze and shutdown
• Emotional overwhelm
• Self-worth and self-criticism
• Boundaries and people-pleasing
• Identity and life transitions
• Trauma-informed healing
• Reconnection to self
• Emotional awareness and regulation
• Building resilience and capacity

What To Expect From Reaching Out

Reaching out can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure or nervous.

You don’t need the right words, the full story, or a clear plan. You just need to arrive as you are.

If something here feels like it speaks to you, you are very welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together feels right.

Step 1: Book a discovery call or reach out

I will offer a free 20 minute discovery session to see whether you feel like my way of counselling and to see if its suited to your needs. This time aIso allows me to answer any questions you may have.

There is no obligation to commit to sessions there and then! In fact I encourage you to shop around us counsellors to find the best fit for you and your needs.

Step 2: Book your initial assessment session

If you decide you would like to proceed after your discovery session, I will email you a copy of our working agreement going forwards. This will outline how we will work together, confidentiality, as well as information and policies.

During our assessment session, we will discuss the working agreement, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your aims and how we can work together for what best suits you. I will ask a few questions about your history to help me understand a bit more of who you are as a person and what your aims for our sessions together might be.

This session allows you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and if I am the best counsellor for you. If I feel that you may benefit working with a counsellor with more specialist knowledge, I will do my best to find someone more suited to your needs.

Hopefully by the end of this session you will feel comfortable that we have worked in collaboration on a way of working together going forward.

All subsequent sessions will cost £65.00 and last for 50 minutes.

Limited availability for new clients for daytime face to face sessions in Kings Hill on Thursday & Fridays.

I have one evening zoom session available on a Monday if this is more suitable.

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Nervous System Healing | Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy

Congratulations on taking the brave, first step in your healing journey. Whatever has brought you here, whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, disconnected, stuck or simply aware that something doesn't feel quite right, you are welcome here.

My approach is holistic, compassionate and nervous system-informed. I believe that healing is not simply about talking through problems; it is about understanding how our experiences live within our minds, bodies and nervous systems.

Many of the people I work with have spent years pushing through, holding everything together for everyone else, overthinking, over-functioning, people-pleasing or feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, freeze or shutdown. Often they know something needs to change, but they don't know where to begin.

Before exploring deeper emotions, patterns or past experiences, we focus on helping you understand your nervous system, reconnect with your body and develop tools that help you feel more grounded, present and supported in everyday life.

I work collaboratively with you, recognising that you are the expert on your own experience. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion and understanding as you reconnect with yourself.

You remain at the centre of every session.

Your pace.

Your needs.

Your experiences.

Your choices.

Your healing journey.

My aim is to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself, build nervous system flexibility and create a stronger sense of safety, connection and trust within your own body.

At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens through compassionate awareness, meaningful connection and the gradual experience of feeling safe enough to be yourself.

You May Be Feeling...

• Constantly overwhelmed, anxious or unable to switch off.
• Exhausted from carrying too much for too long.
• Stuck in cycles of overthinking, worry or self-doubt.
• Burnt out, emotionally drained or disconnected from yourself.
• Numb, shut down or struggling to find motivation.
• Like you're always in survival mode and never truly able to relax.
• Unsure why you react the way you do in certain situations.
• Frustrated by patterns you can't seem to change.
• Disconnected from what brings you joy, meaning or fulfilment.

How You May Feel Working With Me

Many clients tell me they begin to feel:

• More aware of their nervous system and how stress affects them.
• More connected to their thoughts, emotions and bodily signals.
• More grounded in moments that would once have felt overwhelming.
• More compassionate towards themselves and their experiences.
• More empowered to recognise what they need and respond with choice.
• More confident in supporting themselves through life's challenges.
• More present in their relationships, daily life and sense of self.

Who I Work Best With

You may feel drawn to my approach if you:

• Experience anxiety, overwhelm, burnout or chronic stress.
• Feel stuck in survival patterns such as overworking, people-pleasing or perfectionism.
• Struggle with freeze, shutdown, emotional numbness or disconnection.
• Want to better understand your nervous system and responses to stress.
• Are looking for a gentle, compassionate and trauma-informed approach.
• Want to reconnect with yourself rather than continue pushing through.
• Are seeking meaningful, sustainable change rather than temporary relief.
• Want a space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.

Areas I Support With

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Burnout and exhaustion
• Nervous system regulation
• Functional freeze and shutdown
• Emotional overwhelm
• Self-worth and self-criticism
• Boundaries and people-pleasing
• Identity and life transitions
• Trauma-informed healing
• Reconnection to self
• Emotional awareness and regulation
• Building resilience and capacity

Step 1: Book a discovery call or reach out

I will offer a free 20 minute discovery session to see whether you feel like my way of counselling and to see if its suited to your needs. This time aIso allows me to answer any questions you may have.

There is no obligation to commit to sessions there and then! In fact I encourage you to shop around us counsellors to find the best fit for you and your needs.

Step 2: Book your initial assessment session

If you decide you would like to proceed after your discovery session, I will email you a copy of our working agreement going forwards. This will outline how we will work together, confidentiality, as well as information and policies.

During our assessment session, we will discuss the working agreement, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your aims and how we can work together for what best suits you. I will ask a few questions about your history to help me understand a bit more of who you are as a person and what your aims for our sessions together might be.

This session allows you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and if I am the best counsellor for you. If I feel that you may benefit working with a counsellor with more specialist knowledge, I will do my best to find someone more suited to your needs.

Hopefully by the end of this session you will feel comfortable that we have worked in collaboration on a way of working together going forward.

All subsequent sessions will cost £65.00 and last for 50 minutes.

*Currently accepting new clients.*

Virtual office address for correspondence only; sessions are offered online across the UK.

I offer flexible session times to support your journey at a pace that feels right for you. Typical availability is:

Thursday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

Friday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

While therapy sessions often work best on a weekly basis to maximise progress and integration, I understand that life and circumstances differ. I also have gaps for fortnightly sessions, allowing you to choose a rhythm that suits your needs.

I encourage you to work at the frequency and timing that feels right for you, knowing that my role is to provide a consistent, professional, and supportive presence throughout your journey.

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Nervous System Healing | Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy

Do you often feel emotionally exhausted from always being the strong one?

Maybe you’ve spent years holding everything together, putting other people’s needs first, overthinking everything, or feeling constantly overwhelmed and unable to properly switch off.

You may have grown up learning to take care of others emotionally, becoming highly responsible, independent, and attuned to everyone around you. On the outside you might appear capable and coping, while internally feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in survival mode.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people pleasing, low self-worth, burnout, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling drained and unseen.

My Approach:

My approach is warm, grounded, and relational. Alongside talking therapy, I work in a nervous-system-informed way, helping clients understand how stress, past experiences, and emotional patterns can impact how they feel in everyday life.

Therapy with me is not about judgement or “fixing” you. It’s about creating a space where you can slow down, feel emotionally safe, and begin reconnecting with yourself underneath the pressure of constantly coping.

I offer online counselling sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

My work integrates talking therapy with nervous system and body-based approaches, recognising that emotional experiences are often held not only in the mind, but within the body and nervous system too.

Sessions may include:

• Nervous system regulation support
• Breathwork
• Somatic awareness
• EFT tapping
• Emotional processing
• Mindfulness and grounding
• Inner child exploration
• Understanding emotional patterns and protective responses
• The work is always paced carefully and collaboratively.

What working together feels like:

Sessions are gentle and collaborative. There is no pressure to go faster than feels safe.

Many clients describe beginning to feel:

• more grounded and present
• more aware of emotional patterns
• less overwhelmed by feelings
• more able to pause rather than react
• more connected to themselves over time

What I work with:

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Feeling emotionally overwhelmed
• Burnout and emotional fatigue
• Trauma and nervous system dysregulation
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship patterns
• Feeling disconnected from yourself
• Chronic tension held in the body
• Difficulty relaxing or switching off
• Shame and self-criticism
• Life transitions and emotional uncertainty

This work isn't for you if you want a quick fix. It is deep, nurturing, and designed to create real, lasting transformation rather than temporary relief.

Working together:

If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

This is simply a space to see whether working together feels like a good fit for both of us and whether this style of work matches what you are needing right now.

What To Expect From Reaching Out

Reaching out can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure or nervous.

You don’t need the right words, the full story, or a clear plan. You just need to arrive as you are.

If something here feels like it speaks to you, you are very welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together feels right.

Step 1: Book a discovery call or reach out

I will offer a free 20 minute discovery session to see whether you feel like my way of counselling and to see if its suited to your needs. This time aIso allows me to answer any questions you may have.

There is no obligation to commit to sessions there and then! In fact I encourage you to shop around us counsellors to find the best fit for you and your needs.

Step 2: Book your initial assessment session

If you decide you would like to proceed after your discovery session, I will email you a copy of our working agreement going forwards. This will outline how we will work together, confidentiality, as well as information and policies.

During our assessment session, we will discuss the working agreement, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your aims and how we can work together for what best suits you. I will ask a few questions about your history to help me understand a bit more of who you are as a person and what your aims for our sessions together might be.

This session allows you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and if I am the best counsellor for you. If I feel that you may benefit working with a counsellor with more specialist knowledge, I will do my best to find someone more suited to your needs.

Hopefully by the end of this session you will feel comfortable that we have worked in collaboration on a way of working together going forward.

All subsequent sessions will cost £65.00 and last for 50 minutes.

*Currently accepting new clients.*

Virtual office address for correspondence only; sessions are offered online across the UK.

I offer flexible session times to support your journey at a pace that feels right for you. I currently offer daytime sessions on Thursdays and Fridays only.

While therapy sessions often work best on a weekly basis to maximise progress and integration, I understand that life and circumstances differ. I also have gaps for fortnightly sessions, allowing you to choose a rhythm that suits your needs.

I encourage you to work at the frequency and timing that feels right for you, knowing that my role is to provide a consistent, professional, and supportive presence throughout your journey.

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Nervous System Healing | Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy

Do you often feel emotionally exhausted from always being the strong one?

Maybe you’ve spent years holding everything together, putting other people’s needs first, overthinking everything, or feeling constantly overwhelmed and unable to properly switch off.

You may have grown up learning to take care of others emotionally, becoming highly responsible, independent, and attuned to everyone around you. On the outside you might appear capable and coping, while internally feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in survival mode.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people pleasing, low self-worth, burnout, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling drained and unseen.

My Approach:

My approach is warm, grounded, and relational. Alongside talking therapy, I work in a nervous-system-informed way, helping clients understand how stress, past experiences, and emotional patterns can impact how they feel in everyday life.

Therapy with me is not about judgement or “fixing” you. It’s about creating a space where you can slow down, feel emotionally safe, and begin reconnecting with yourself underneath the pressure of constantly coping.

I offer online counselling sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

My work integrates talking therapy with nervous system and body-based approaches, recognising that emotional experiences are often held not only in the mind, but within the body and nervous system too.

Sessions may include:

• Nervous system regulation support
• Breathwork
• Somatic awareness
• EFT tapping
• Emotional processing
• Mindfulness and grounding
• Inner child exploration
• Understanding emotional patterns and protective responses

The work is always paced carefully and collaboratively.

What working together feels like:

Sessions are gentle and collaborative. There is no pressure to go faster than feels safe.

Many clients describe beginning to feel:

• more grounded and present
• more aware of emotional patterns
• less overwhelmed by feelings
• more able to pause rather than react
• more connected to themselves over time

What I work with:

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Feeling emotionally overwhelmed
• Burnout and emotional fatigue
• Trauma and nervous system dysregulation
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship patterns
• Feeling disconnected from yourself
• Chronic tension held in the body
• Difficulty relaxing or switching off
• Shame and self-criticism
• Life transitions and emotional uncertainty

If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

What To Expect From Reaching Out

Reaching out can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure or nervous.

You don’t need the right words, the full story, or a clear plan. You just need to arrive as you are.

If something here feels like it speaks to you, you are very welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together feels right.

Step 1: Book a discovery call or reach out

I will offer a free 20 minute discovery session to see whether you feel like my way of counselling and to see if its suited to your needs. This time aIso allows me to answer any questions you may have.

There is no obligation to commit to sessions there and then! In fact I encourage you to shop around us counsellors to find the best fit for you and your needs.

Step 2: Book your initial assessment session

If you decide you would like to proceed after your discovery session, I will email you a copy of our working agreement going forwards. This will outline how we will work together, confidentiality, as well as information and policies.

During our assessment session, we will discuss the working agreement, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your aims and how we can work together for what best suits you. I will ask a few questions about your history to help me understand a bit more of who you are as a person and what your aims for our sessions together might be.

This session allows you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and if I am the best counsellor for you. If I feel that you may benefit working with a counsellor with more specialist knowledge, I will do my best to find someone more suited to your needs.

Hopefully by the end of this session you will feel comfortable that we have worked in collaboration on a way of working together going forward.

All subsequent sessions will cost £65.00 and last for 50 minutes.

*Currently accepting new clients.*

Virtual office address for correspondence only; sessions are offered online across the UK.

I offer flexible session times to support your journey at a pace that feels right for you. Typical availability is:

Thursday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

Friday: Morning, afternoon, late afternoon

While therapy sessions often work best on a weekly basis to maximise progress and integration, I understand that life and circumstances differ. I also have gaps for fortnightly sessions, allowing you to choose a rhythm that suits your needs.

I encourage you to work at the frequency and timing that feels right for you, knowing that my role is to provide a consistent, professional, and supportive presence throughout your journey.

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Nervous System Healing | Trauma-Informed Integrative Therapy

Do you often feel emotionally exhausted from always being the strong one?

Maybe you’ve spent years holding everything together, putting other people’s needs first, overthinking everything, or feeling constantly overwhelmed and unable to properly switch off.

You may have grown up learning to take care of others emotionally, becoming highly responsible, independent, and attuned to everyone around you. On the outside you might appear capable and coping, while internally feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in survival mode.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people pleasing, low self-worth, burnout, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling drained and unseen.

My Approach:

My approach is warm, grounded, and relational. Alongside talking therapy, I work in a nervous-system-informed way, helping clients understand how stress, past experiences, and emotional patterns can impact how they feel in everyday life.

Therapy with me is not about judgement or “fixing” you. It’s about creating a space where you can slow down, feel emotionally safe, and begin reconnecting with yourself underneath the pressure of constantly coping.

I offer online counselling sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

My work integrates talking therapy with nervous system and body-based approaches, recognising that emotional experiences are often held not only in the mind, but within the body and nervous system too.

Sessions may include:

• Nervous system regulation support
• Breathwork
• Somatic awareness
• EFT tapping
• Emotional processing
• Mindfulness and grounding
• Inner child exploration
• Understanding emotional patterns and protective responses

The work is always paced carefully and collaboratively.

What working together feels like:

Sessions are gentle and collaborative. There is no pressure to go faster than feels safe.

Many clients describe beginning to feel:

• more grounded and present
• more aware of emotional patterns
• less overwhelmed by feelings
• more able to pause rather than react
• more connected to themselves over time

What I work with:

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Feeling emotionally overwhelmed
• Burnout and emotional fatigue
• Trauma and nervous system dysregulation
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship patterns
• Feeling disconnected from yourself
• Chronic tension held in the body
• Difficulty relaxing or switching off
• Shame and self-criticism
• Life transitions and emotional uncertainty

If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

What To Expect From Reaching Out

Reaching out can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure or nervous.

You don’t need the right words, the full story, or a clear plan. You just need to arrive as you are.

If something here feels like it speaks to you, you are very welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together feels right.

Step 1: Book a discovery call or reach out

I will offer a free 20 minute discovery session to see whether you feel like my way of counselling and to see if its suited to your needs. This time aIso allows me to answer any questions you may have.

There is no obligation to commit to sessions there and then! In fact I encourage you to shop around us counsellors to find the best fit for you and your needs.

Step 2: Book your initial assessment session

If you decide you would like to proceed after your discovery session, I will email you a copy of our working agreement going forwards. This will outline how we will work together, confidentiality, as well as information and policies.

During our assessment session, we will discuss the working agreement, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your aims and how we can work together for what best suits you. I will ask a few questions about your history to help me understand a bit more of who you are as a person and what your aims for our sessions together might be.

This session allows you to get a sense of who I am as a counsellor and if I am the best counsellor for you. If I feel that you may benefit working with a counsellor with more specialist knowledge, I will do my best to find someone more suited to your needs.

Hopefully by the end of this session you will feel comfortable that we have worked in collaboration on a way of working together going forward.

All subsequent sessions will cost £65.00 and last for 50 minutes.