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Counselling for Trauma

Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse

Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse

Trauma changes us; but it doesn’t have to define who we are, and how we choose to move forward with our lives and heal. 


The key to healing from trauma is to acknowledge that is a whole body experience; our central nervous system has become hyper-vigilant, dysregulated and reactive. 


Survivors who have experienced trauma express that they struggle with a combination of feeling numb, dissociated, disoriented, scared, out of control, intrusive thoughts, suicidal and experience high levels of panic, anxiety and depression. 


No one deserves to suffer alone like that, and reaching out for help will be the biggest hurdle; but trust me, it gets easier from there. 


In order for us to heal we need to re establish a felt sense of safety and learn healthier forms of control; to bring our mind, body and emotions back into a balanced, calm and regulated state, so we can finally live our best lives with a sense of peace. 


Trauma Therapy can be delivered both in-person or online; on a weekly or fortnightly basis. 



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Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse

Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse

Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse, gaslighting and trauma bonding, have become some of the biggest internet search terms in recent years, as more and more people recognise that their relationships aren’t healthy, or safe.

Narcissistic abuse relates to a cluster of abusive and manipulative behaviours that victims often experience from either romantic partners, family members, work colleagues or friendships, such as;


  • Gaslighting
  • Blame shifting 
  • Distortions of facts 
  • Physical violence 
  • Manipulation 
  • Lying
  • Isolation from family, friends and support networks
  • Bullying and intimidation 
  • Name calling, degrading and devaluation 
  • Silent treatment 
  • Financial exploitation


These abusive behaviours are complex, varied and devastating for the victims; and no one should have to suffer in silence, alone. 


We can offer you a safe and confidential space to get support and consider your next steps. 

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Counselling for Domestic Abuse

Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse

Counselling for Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse and violence can be defined as a pattern of behaviours in any relationship whether that be a family member, intimate partner, or carer, that is used to gain or maintain power and control over person they are in a relationship with.


Abuse can be;

  • physical, 
  • sexual, 
  • emotional, 
  • financial 
  • psychological 
  • neglect 
  • threats of actions that influence another person. 


This includes any behaviours that frighten, intimidate, terrorise, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, or wound someone. 


Domestic abuse can happen to any one of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. 


Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.


No one should have to suffer in silence, alone. 


We can offer you a safe and confidential space to get support and consider your next steps. 

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Counselling Autism & ADHD

Counselling Autism & ADHD

Counselling for Domestic Abuse

Do you suspect you may be neurodivergent? 


For many people being neurodivergent without support is debilitating, and riddled with shame and self loathing as we punish ourselves for not being able to do what is deemed “simple” tasks. 


There are many symptoms; as more and people are becoming self aware;

  • Feel like you don’t fit in?
  • daydream, dissociate a lot? 
  • feeling constantly emotionally dysregulated?
  • losing and/or forgetting things?
  • missing/forgetting appointments?
  • constantly late? 
  • tidying up paralysis?
  • struggle with intense procrastination? 
  • struggle to focus/concentrate on tasks?
  • struggle to sit still, restless knee? 
  • struggle to listen and blurt out in conversations often?


Therapy helps you understand your symptoms and learn ways to live better lives with AUTISM/ADHD. 

You don’t have to struggle alone.


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Counselling for LGBTQIAA+

Counselling Autism & ADHD

Counselling for LGBTQIAA+

"If you are not personally free to be yourself in that most important of all human activities, the expression of love, then life itself loses its meaning."


Harvey Milk


We are proud advocates for the LGBTQIAA+ and non-binary community.


We offer a safe and confidential space for those who are struggling with their identity, their sexuality, and are facing isolation and/or rejection from their family members and/or communities as well as experiencing varying form of bullying, and/or harassment and discrimination because of their identity or sexual orientation. 


LGBTQIAA+ and non-binary people are statistically are at a greater risk of developing mental health conditions such as; 

  • Depression 
  • Anxiety 
  • Body dysmorphia
  • Self harm
  • Suicidal thoughts 


No one should have to suffer in silence, alone. 


Whether it’s in-person therapy, online therapy, or our group “Safe Spaces” we are here to offer you sanctuary and community.



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Counselling for Menopause

Counselling Autism & ADHD

Counselling for LGBTQIAA+

The Menopause is in three stages; 

  • peri-menopause
  • menopause
  • post-menopause


All women; including those who are AFAB and still have their wombs intact will experience menopausal symptoms from their early 30’s up until their 50’s. 


The menopause symptoms list are exhaustive but not limited to;

  • brain fog
  • hormonal dysregulation
  • emotional dysregulation
  • heightened anxiety
  • deeper depression 
  • fatigue/tiredness
  • hot/cold flushes
  • night sweats
  • irregular periods
  • itchy ears
  • skin crawling symptoms 
  • unmasking 


There are higher risks of mental health struggles, and suicide with menopause, as there is still a lot of stigma and discrimination facing individuals who are experiencing menopausal symptoms. 


You are not crazy, and you do not have to struggle with your symptoms alone.


Feeling that you have a safe space to express your feelings and understanding your symptoms can help reduce the debilitating effects of Menopause.

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