Identity: we can explore who you are, what your values are, and work out how to help you feel like you’re getting to be your full, authentic self. Maybe you’re feeling a bit lost, or like you’re not yourself anymore. Maybe having children, or not having children, affected how you see yourself and your relationships. Maybe you’re questioning your sexuality or your relationship styles and patterns. Maybe you feel like nobody really understands you and you’re not sure you even understand yourself. Perhaps you feel like something’s missing but you’re not sure what.
Self-worth, self-esteem, imposter syndrome: do you worry about what other people think of you? Is it hard to feel comfortable in your own skin? Do you find yourself trying to fit in or keep the people around you happy, but maybe forget what you need to feel content? Loads of us grew up nervous about standing out or being seen. Maybe we end up doing a lot of people-pleasing as adults. In therapy we can explore how to trust yourself and your right to be at the centre of your own life.
Loss and grief: you might be grieving somebody or something that was important to you, whether it’s a recent loss or something that happened years ago. We can talk about the love and the loss, and how it’s changed you. Loss can come about through death, life changes, career changes, illness, and all sorts of other situations, and often is connected to all sorts of complicated feelings and regrets which we can work our way through together.
Adapting to unexpected life changes: sometimes life throws us a curveball. It can feel like everything’s been thrown up in the air and the pieces just haven’t settled well, or feel like they’ll never fit properly again. Illness, relationship endings (whether family/friends/partners), losing a job, not getting the job or course or house you were hoping for, sudden house moves or changes, losing trust in a person or organisation – whatever the change is, we can feel lost and uncertain about what comes next. Therapy can give you a space to recognise the impact of these changes and how they’re affecting you, help look at your personality traits that have carried you this far, and help you recognise your strengths and how they will get you through the challenges.
Bereavement and grief**Family relationships**Identity**Life changes****Parenting struggles**Miscarriage**Baby loss**Sexuality**Gender identity**Work-related stress**Health anxiety**Carer support**Abuse**Self-confidence**Low self-esteem**Anxiety**Relationship issues**Loneliness**Pregnancy and birth**Retirement**Regrets**Lack of purpose**