Help is at hand
Many people arrive here feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what they “have.” You don’t need a label to begin. If something here resonates, we can clarify together.
I specialise in trauma and nervous system dysregulation. Where clinically appropriate, I may integrate ILF neurofeedback to support regulation, stability, and symptom relief.
Start here: common reasons people reach out
Anxiety and hyperarousal
anxiety, panic, chronic stress
hypervigilance, irritability/anger
social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety
Shutdown, fatigue, and brain fog
burnout, exhaustion, chronic fatigue patterns
low motivation, feeling flat or numb
brain fog, concentration difficulties
Trauma, threat responses, and dissociation
trauma / complex trauma patterns
PTSD-type symptoms
dissociation, feeling unreal or disconnected
Mood and self-worth
low mood, depression, feeling sad
shame, low self-esteem, perfectionism
feeling stuck (personally or professionally)
Relationships and attachment
relationship difficulties, attachment wounds
loneliness, separation/divorce
family-of-origin patterns affecting adult life
Neurodivergence and regulation
ADHD traits (focus/executive functioning)
autism/neurodivergence and sensory overwhelm
If you’re not sure where you fit, that’s okay — we’ll work it out together.
Safety
If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm, please seek urgent support. You can also visit my Useful Helplines page for immediate resources.
Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation
If you would like to explore working together, you’re welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation.
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Read more: other issues I may support (non-exhaustive)
Compulsions and coping strategies
OCD patterns (obsessive thoughts and compulsions)
addictive or compulsive behaviours (including online behaviour)
impulsivity (e.g., spending, gambling, gaming)
Identity, culture, sexuality and gender
identity questions and life direction
cultural and intersectionality-related stress
sexuality and gender identity
Interpersonal trauma and safety
abuse (emotional, physical, sexual) and neglect
domestic abuse impacts
relational trauma and attachment injuries
Life events and transitions
bereavement and loss
redundancy, work stress, and major life transitions
men’s issues, women’s issues, menopause-related difficulties
Stress-related physical and somatic symptoms
stress held in the body / psychosomatic patterns
unexplained medical symptoms (where appropriate)
headaches, migraines, IBS-type stress patterns
Longer-term patterns (where appropriate)
mood instability (including bipolar patterns)
personality diagnosis/traits (when relevant to trauma and attachment work)
experiences of psychosis (where appropriate and with suitable support structures)
If you’re seeking support for a diagnosis
People sometimes arrive with diagnoses such as GAD, PTSD/Complex PTSD, OCD, depression, bipolar patterns, or chronic fatigue / ME / fibromyalgia. We can focus on what is happening for you now, and what helps your nervous system become more stable and resilient.
Served areas: Based in Shinfield (Reading, The United Kingdom). I typically work locally (around a 15-mile radius) and online where appropriate. Neurofeedback requires in-person attendance.