Support that I offer

Renowned Relational Psychotherapist Esther Perel suggests that in modern marriages and intimate relationships we are looking to one person to provide what a whole village used to. Today our relationships face a lot of pressure that can be a challenge to work through on our own; work/life balance, parenting, loss of connection, grief, relocations, the list goes on. 

Many couples reach out for help when they are in crisis and therapy becomes a last resort. This can be a valuable intervention when you don't know where to go next, but many couples are starting to see the value in using therapy as a preventative measure; to prioritise their relationship, discuss their goals and values and to understand themselves better within the context of their relationship and what they bring together. Having knowledge of this before things go wrong can mean you are more resourced in times of need.

The Foundation for Infant Loss offer this training for professionals who may be supporting individuals or couples as they navigate this indescribable time. The complexities of this type of grief need to be understood and acknowledged. This is a unique type of trauma and one that is individual to every single person who has to endure it.

This is an area of work that is very close to my heart and I believe that having a understanding of this experience can really add value when offering the level of care that is not only required, but deserved.

This training was also provided by The Foundation for Infant Loss. 

'Rainbow baby' is a term that is used to describe a baby that is born after a loss. Navigating Rainbow pregnancies and parenting is a journey that can be incredibly challenging for many parents and despite the fact that this is a pain too many people will have to manage, it is still one that lacks a great deal of understanding and support. 

I feel passionately about being able to support anyone going through this journey. If you are struggling with this then please feel free to get in touch.

I have worked with young people of varying ages in various settings. Making sense of who you are as you get older can be really challenging and having the opportunity to work through this with someone separate from home and school can be really impactful. 

Therapy with children and young people can look different to therapy with adults. Some children and young people prefer creative ways of working or some may find it easier to talk sitting side by side whilst playing a game of cards, playing with toys or doing some drawing.

Parents and carers often reach out when their child is going through a hard time. Sometimes it can be equally helpful for the parent or carer to look at how they are experiencing their child's difficulties and seek support for themself.