Who I Work With
I work with women who are navigating complex emotional experiences shaped by relationships, early life dynamics and significant life transitions. Many of the women I support are thoughtful, capable and resilient, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense.
My psychotherapy practice is particularly suited to women who want to understand why they feel the way they do, not just how to cope, and who are looking for a grounded, professional space to work through long-standing emotional difficulties.
Below are some of the experiences and themes I commonly work with.
Services Provided
Individual Therapy
Confidential one-to-one psychotherapy for women facing relationship trauma/narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, midlife identity change, or ADHD overwhelm. Integrative, trauma-informed work (CBT/ACT, psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness); Rewind used where appropriate.
Couples Therapy
A neutral, contained space to understand patterns, improve communication and decide next steps. Trauma-informed, non-blaming; individual work recommended first where there’s emotional abuse. Mixed-neurotype/ADHD couples welcome.
Intensives
Extended, structured sessions over several hours/days for deeper continuity around trauma, divorce/separation, midlife shifts or ADHD-related overwhelm. Includes suitability questionnaire, pre-work, somatic support, Rewind where appropriate, and a brief integration summary.
Specializations
Relationship Trauma & Narcissistic Abuse
I work with women who have experienced emotionally abusive or manipulative relationships, including narcissistic abuse. This may involve current or past partners, or long-term relational patterns characterised by gaslighting, control, erosion of self-confidence, or chronic self-doubt.
Women often come to therapy feeling confused, emotionally exhausted, or unsure whether what they experienced was “really that bad.” Psychotherapy offers a space to name these experiences safely, understand their impact, and begin rebuilding trust in yourself and your perceptions.
This work often includes:
recovering from gaslighting and emotional manipulation
rebuilding boundaries and self-trust
understanding trauma bonds and attachment patterns
processing the emotional aftermath of separation or divorce
Identity, Midlife & Female Life Transitions
Midlife and other major life transitions can bring profound psychological shifts. Women often come to therapy during periods such as menopause, motherhood, divorce, relocation, or when long-held roles begin to change.
These transitions can surface questions around identity, purpose, self-worth and direction. Therapy provides space to reflect, grieve what has been lost, and make sense of who you are becoming — without pressure to “reinvent” yourself or rush towards answers.
Childhood Trauma & Narcissistic Parents
Many adult difficulties have their roots in early relationships. I work with women who grew up with emotionally unavailable, critical, controlling or narcissistic parents, and who are now noticing the long-term effects of these experiences in their adult lives.
This may show up as people-pleasing, fear of conflict, difficulty recognising needs, chronic guilt, or a persistent sense of not being “enough.” Through psychotherapy, we can explore these early dynamics with care, supporting inner child work, attachment repair and the development of a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
ADHD in Adult Women
I support women with ADHD who experience emotional overwhelm, anxiety, burnout or difficulties with emotional regulation — particularly where ADHD has been diagnosed later in life or misunderstood for many years.
Many women with ADHD have spent a lifetime masking, over-functioning or blaming themselves. Psychotherapy can help untangle the emotional impact of this, explore coping strategies that are realistic, and address how ADHD interacts with relationships, trauma and self-esteem.
Expat Life, Relocation & Identity
Living abroad can intensify emotional challenges, particularly when combined with relationship difficulties, isolation, or lack of familiar support networks. I work with expat women navigating identity shifts, belonging, dependency, and the psychological impact of repeated transitions.
Expat life can amplify existing vulnerabilities — and therapy offers a consistent, confidential space to process these experiences and regain emotional stability.
A Note on How I Work
While the themes above describe who I work with, therapy itself is always tailored to the individual. You do not need to fit neatly into a category, nor have a clear label for what you’re experiencing.
If you recognise yourself in any of the experiences described here, psychotherapy may offer a supportive and meaningful next step. If you’d like to explore whether working together feels right, I offer a free initial connection call. This is an opportunity to talk briefly about what’s bringing you to therapy and ask any questions you may have, with no obligation to continue.