What we see
We work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges and life difficulties, including those below.
Mood
Anger
Anger is a normal emotion that can become problematic if intense or uncontrolled. Understanding and managing anger positively is crucial for healthy relationships and well-being.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a persistent unease beyond normal worry. Symptoms include constant “what-ifs,” racing heart, and sweaty palms. Understanding anxiety is the first step to management.
Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition causing mood extremes – mania and depression. It affects sleep, energy, behaviour, and thinking. Proper diagnosis and management are crucial.
Depression
Depression is characterised by persistent sadness beyond mood swings. Loss of interest in activities, energy depletion, and sleep disturbances are common symptoms. Understanding is key to tackling it.
Guilt
Guilt is a feeling of remorse for perceived wrongdoing; it can motivate positive change or lead to self-punishment.
Mania
Mania is a component of bipolar disorder, causing extreme mood elevation, increased energy, and sometimes risky behaviour. It’s crucial to understand and manage as part of bipolar treatment.
Mood Swings
Mood swings are rapid, intense changes in emotional state that can affect daily functioning and relationships.
Shame
Shame is a deep-seated feeling of unworthiness or inadequacy that can significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Social Anxiety
Social situations can bring a strong fear of judgement or embarrassment. Explore how social anxiety affects connection, confidence and everyday life, and ways to seek support.
Emotional Dysregulation
When emotions feel intense or difficult to settle, everyday situations can become overwhelming. Understanding your emotional patterns can help you respond with greater awareness and flexibility.
Stress and Trauma
Attachment
Attachment refers to the emotional bond between individuals, particularly in early relationships. Understanding attachment patterns can help address various psychological issues.
Adjustment
Adjustment disorders occur when individuals have difficulty coping with a particular life change or stressful event, leading to emotional or behavioural symptoms.
Grief
Grief is a deep sorrow, typically caused by loss. It’s a natural response to significant life changes and can profoundly affect mental health.
Physical Illnesses
Physical Illness conditions, while primarily physical, can have significant impacts on mental health, often causing stress, anxiety, and depression.
PTSD
PTSD is the lingering impact of distressing events. Symptoms include flashbacks and emotional numbness. Understanding these conditions is the first step to management.
Relationships
Relationships are complex emotional connections between individuals, influencing mental health through support, conflict, and personal growth. They shape our experiences and well-being.
Stress
Stress is mental or emotional strain in response to challenging situations. It can significantly impact both physical and mental health.
Trauma
Trauma refers to the psychological impact of extremely distressing events. It can have long-lasting effects on mental health and daily functioning.
Burnout
Feeling depleted, detached or stretched beyond your limits can make everyday demands harder to manage. Explore burnout, the pressures behind it and what a more sustainable pace might mean.
Neurodevelopment
ADHD
ADHD is characterised by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity affecting various life areas. It can make ordinary tasks challenging. Understanding ADHD is key to effective management.
OCD
OCD is a condition involving unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours. It’s driven by intense anxiety. Understanding OCD is crucial for effective management.
Autism
Understand how autism shapes how you think, feel and interact, and find practical ways to support yourself and navigate the world with confidence.
Self-esteem
Self-doubt
Self-doubt is a persistent feeling of uncertainty about one’s abilities, decisions, or worth, often leading to hesitation and reduced confidence in various aspects of life.
Body-image
Body image concerns relate to how individuals perceive their physical appearance. Negative body image can significantly impact self-esteem and mental health.
Self-esteem
The way you see and value yourself can influence relationships, choices and confidence. Explore the experiences behind low self-esteem and ways to build a more balanced self-view.
Self-compassion
Being kind to yourself can feel difficult, especially when things go wrong. Explore a more understanding response to setbacks, uncomfortable emotions and the pressures you place on yourself.
Self-criticism
A harsh inner voice can leave you feeling inadequate, even when you are doing your best. Explore self-critical patterns and ways to develop a more balanced relationship with yourself.
Perfectionism
High standards can become exhausting when mistakes feel unacceptable or your worth depends on achievement. Explore perfectionism and how to make room for flexibility, rest and being human.
Psychosis
Psychosis
Psychosis involves a disconnection from reality, including hallucinations and delusions. It can be a symptom of severe mental illnesses. Early recognition and treatment are crucial.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting thinking, feeling, and behaviour. It involves hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. Understanding is key to proper treatment.
Health & Wellbeing
Body-focused Repetitive Behaviours
Repetitive behaviours such as skin picking or hair pulling can feel difficult to control and cause distress. Explore these patterns with understanding, without blame or judgement.
Eating Disorders
Difficulties around eating, food and body image can take up considerable space in daily life. Explore these experiences and the role of compassionate support in seeking help.
Sleep Difficulties
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling rested can affect mood, concentration and daily life. Explore the relationship between sleep and wellbeing, and the patterns that may be involved.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing includes how you feel, connect with others and find meaning in everyday life. Explore what supports you and where you would like more balance, connection or direction.
Relationships & Life Stages
Interpersonal Difficulties
Patterns in communication, boundaries or trust can make interactions with others feel difficult. Explore how you relate to people across friendships, family, work and other parts of life.
Family Building
Planning or growing a family can bring hope, uncertainty and complex emotions. Explore your experiences, relationships and support needs as you navigate the path that is right for you.
Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood can bring emotional challenges alongside change. Explore mental health, relationships and support needs during this significant period of life.
Sexual Function
Concerns about sexual desire, comfort or intimacy can affect wellbeing and relationships. Explore your experiences in a respectful space that recognises your preferences, circumstances and individual needs.
Women’s Mental Health
Life stages, relationships and social expectations can shape women’s mental health in different ways. Explore your experiences and the support that fits your needs, values and circumstances.
