Psychological Support

We understand that life can present challenges that feel overwhelming, whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, life transitions, or simply feel stuck. Our team of experienced psychologists provides compassionate, evidence-based support to help you move forward.

How We Can Help

Psychology sessions generally aim to reduce distress and improve wellbeing. Through listening to you, we assess what support you need and help you reach your goals. We provide both short-term and longer-term therapy, tailored to your individual needs.

We work with adults, children, couples, and families, offering support for a wide range of difficulties.

Many individuals also seek support for challenges that don’t fit into a neat category or label. Whatever you’re experiencing, we’re here to help.

Common Issues We Support With:

  • Depression and low mood
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma
  • Low self-esteem and self-criticism
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Relationship difficulties
  • OCD
  • Chronic pain and chronic fatigue
  • Burnout and exhaustion
  • Perfectionism and people-pleasing
  • Phobias
  • Emotional difficulties arising from life transitions
  • Health-related trauma and medical experiences
  • Workplace difficulties

Support for Adults

We support adults experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties and life challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, our team can help.

Support for Couples

We understand that relationships can face difficulties, and sometimes professional support can help you navigate challenges together. Our team members offer couples therapy to help you improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your relationship.

Support for Children and Young People

We support children, young people and their families with a range of difficulties. Children and young people do not need a diagnosis to access support. We can help when they are feeling sad, angry, scared or worried to an extent that it impacts their daily life.

  • Stress, including exam stress
  • Anxiety and low mood
  • Phobias
  • Stress and anxiety following trauma
  • Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
  • Difficulty naming and regulating emotions
  • Managing the challenges of social media, revision, and mood swings
  • Bonding and getting to know your baby
  • Managing exhaustion and persistent crying post-birth
  • Managing toddler tantrums
  • Pre/post neurodevelopmental assessments support (e.g., ADHD/Autism)
  • Supporting teenagers through adolescent challenges

We use play, drawing and physical activities to help children and young people engage in therapy.

Our Approach

Our team is trained in a range of evidence-based psychological approaches. We consider current best practice guidelines, as well as your life experiences, strengths and hopes for the future when deciding which approach would be most beneficial for you.

We aim to offer a supportive, compassionate, and safe space for you to explore your difficulties. Our approach is deeply respectful, gentle, individualised, and neuro-affirming.

Therapeutic Approaches We Draw from Include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Psychodynamic approaches
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma-focused therapies
  • Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Attunement
  • Mindfulness-based interventions

Practical Information

Our team members offer a range of appointment options to suit your needs:

  • Remote sessions: Available via secure video call across the UK
  • Face-to-face sessions: Some team members offer in-person appointments at various locations across the UK

Funding options:

  • Self-funding clients welcome
  • Insurance accepted: Many of our team are registered with BUPA, AXA, and WPA

Availability and session format varies by team member. Please get in touch via the form below to discuss your specific needs and we can help match you with the right psychologist.

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