Adolescence can be a lonely and confusing time. Young people can feel angry and abandoned especially if parents are absent, unavailable for whatever reason or too preoccupied with their own lives. Adolescents are working out what they want to do and who they want to be. They can benefit enormously from a non-judgmental relationship with a counsellor where they can talk freely about what is bothering them. I help young people learn to understand and navigate their interpersonal relationships, teach them the importance of feelings and help them to appreciate their strengths and uniqueness thus building resilience.
Intimate relationships present us with huge challenges to grow and extend ourselves beyond our personal egos. Significantly the kind of relationship we have with ourself provides a mirror for the type of relationship we can expect to have with another. I can help you make and sustain a mutually satisfying relationship or help you resolve or move on from an existing one.
Addictions and Eating disorders are complex conditions that can feel shameful and isolating. Individuals are likely to require a combined treatment plan of emotional and psychological support.