You might not of talked to anyone about this before, and you may be wondering where to even start. On the outside it looks like you're holding everything together, when really you are carrying it all silently.

I work with men that are experiencing work-related anxiety, stress or overwhelm, feeling burnt out, or working in high pressure environments and needing to find, perhaps for the first time, a sense of balance.

No matter the role you do, level you have reached or industry you in, you are not alone in feeling this way.

The pressures of work and/or our working environment can deeply affect our mental health, confidence, and self-esteem, and our life and relationships at home too.

We often attach our self-worth to our title, role or to feedback from those we work with. Constantly striving to do better, to achieve more, to be seen as ‘good enough’.  

What we 'do' can become a large part of our identity, shaping our view not only of ourself, but of how we believe others view us too.  

I help men regain their sense of identity, and re-engage with their life both personally and professionally.

How therapy can help

Following my 29-year corporate career, the past decade of which was in a Head of People role, I gained a deep appreciation of the impact experiences in (and outside) the workplace can have on us, shaping how we view ourselves and how we relate to others.  

It led me to retrain firstly as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and then as a Coach, with a special interest in supporting individuals navigating the impact of their mental health either on their work or due to their work and working environment, including:

• Anxiety, stress and burnout
• OCD
• Low mood and depression
• The emotional labour, often unspoken of, in your role
• Anticipatory anxiety from performance reviews, 1-2-1’s, disciplinaries, redundancy consultations or settlement discussions
• Feelings of shame, anger, guilt and loss
• Moving forward from workplace bullying, abuse or sexual harassment including accusations of
• Exploring the impact on your relationships outside of work
• Rediscovering your self-worth, confidence and sense of identity
• Establishing healthy boundaries and relationships at work and in life
• I work with individuals in the NHS and in blue light roles experiencing the added complexity of traumatic events and experiences in the workplace and can support you in this area too

My approach

In my practice, I welcome you as you are. There is no need to find an acceptable language or way of being.

Working collaboratively, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences, through honest conversation, compassionate enquiry, and gentle challenge, enabling you to reflect, gain insight, and rebuild your sense of self-worth, belief and confidence, using the quiet courage and resilience that brought you here.

I offer therapy online across the UK, and in person in Chobham. For those that prefer the therapeutic environment offered by nature, I offer walk and talk therapy too.

Next Steps

I understand the process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming in itself and you are therefore welcome to meet me in person, over video or on the phone, for a free, no obligation, 20 minute introductory chat in which you can ask any questions you may have about therapy or how I work.

You are welcome to email or text me.  If you phone, please do leave a voicemail as I am not always able to answer immediately but I will always call back.  I look forward to meeting you.