Who I work with
Professionals
You may be managing work, leadership, study or significant responsibilities while privately dealing with pressure, conflict, bullying, self-doubt, burnout or difficulty switching off.
From the outside it may look like you are coping well. Inside, it can feel like you are constantly bracing for the next problem, or waiting to be found out.
Saturdays: In person in Blackburn · Wednesdays & Thursdays: Telehealth, including after hours
Common experiences include
- Workplace bullying
- Difficult workplace relationships
- Performance pressure
- Fear of mistakes
- Leadership stress
- Workplace politics or conflict
- Redundancy or career setbacks
- Career transitions
- Difficulty switching off
- Loss of confidence after difficult workplace experiences
Why this matters
Before becoming a psychologist, I worked across different professional environments, from entry-level roles through to leadership positions. That work also gave me exposure to a wide range of workplace cultures and dynamics, including working alongside senior executives and high-profile professionals.
This experience helps me understand that workplace difficulties are not always 'just work'. They can affect confidence, identity, relationships, sleep and how you see yourself.
Thoughts you may recognise
- “If I'm not good at this, I've failed.”
- “I should be handling this better than I am.”
- “I can't afford to make a mistake.”
- “I'm coping at work, so why does everything feel so hard?”
Not everyone recognises thoughts like these, and that is fine. They are examples, not a checklist.
How therapy tends to work
We start by understanding what is actually happening: the situation itself, how you are responding to it, and what may be keeping the pressure or self-doubt going.
Where it is useful, therapy can be practical. We might work on boundaries, difficult conversations, decision making, recovery and switching off. We can also look at patterns that have built up over time, such as high standards or a sense of not being good enough, and where those came from.
I am direct when it helps. If something we are trying is not working, I would rather say so and change direction.
Wondering whether this might be a fit?
You don’t need to know exactly what you need before getting in touch. Tell me a little about what you’re looking for and I’ll contact you about the next step.
Want to talk first? You are welcome to to ask a couple of questions.