I work with teenagers (12+), adults, and older adults who are moving through grief, change, trauma, or periods of emotional overwhelm.

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Many people I see are grieving — the death of a loved one, a relationship, a pet, or even a version of themselves that feels lost. Some are facing prolonged or complicated grief, or the unspoken kind of grief that others, or society, may not fully recognise.

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Others come to therapy during major life transitions — separation or divorce, relocation, displacement, illness, caregiving, or shifts in identity and purpose. These experiences can leave people feeling unanchored, anxious, or unsure of who they are becoming.

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I also support people living with ongoing stress, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, or feeling emotionally reactive and overwhelmed. This may include trauma-related difficulties such as complex trauma (CPTSD), attachment wounds, or long-standing patterns shaped by early experiences.

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My practice includes people preparing for end-of-life, supporting a loved one through illness, processing trauma, or seeking deeper self-understanding and growth.

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I work in a neurodiversity-affirming way with autistic and ADHD individuals. I also support partners and family members seeking to better understand and navigate neurodiversity within their relationships.

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Together, we work toward clarity, balance and a stronger sense of self.

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The stories below offer a glimpse into the kinds of journeys people bring into therapy, and the ways change can unfold over time.

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Grief & Loss

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Several months after the death of her mother, Sarah, 48, found herself emotionally numb and increasingly overwhelmed. Although she continued working and caring for her family, she felt disconnected. Every day tasks felt heavier, and sudden tears surfaced without warning. Gradually, Sarah began to understand that her exhaustion and emotional swings were not signs of weakness, but natural expressions of love and loss. As she allowed herself to grieve more openly, the intensity of her distress softened. She began to experience moments of warmth again, without guilt. She still missed her mother deeply, but grief no longer consumed her life.

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After losing his wife of 45 years, Peter, 74, began counselling with encouragement from his son. Living in rural Australia with limited social contact, Peter became increasingly withdrawn and irritable, describing his days as something he simply had to endure. Over time, he recognised that beneath his anger lived profound loneliness and shame. As he re-engaged with familiar routines and relationships, he began to feel more like himself, not unchanged, but present again. His grief remained, yet he was no longer retired from his own life.

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When her brother died unexpectedly, Emma, 42, returned to work quickly but felt strangely numb and detached. She worried something was wrong with her because she could not even cry. At her own pace, Emma came to realise that numbness had protected her from unbearable shock. As the loss was allowed to unfold gradually, her emotional world reopened. She could remember her brother with sorrow, and warmth, without being dominated by disbelief.

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Following the death of her adult son, Helen, 52, felt as though the world had continued moving while her own life had stopped. Daily tasks felt hollow, and waves of grief came without warning. Helen was not asked to move on, but to sit with what was. Her pain was met with presence, sometimes in silence. Over time, she began to carry her grief rather than be consumed by it. She spoke of her son with both sorrow and enduring love, finding ways to remain connected to him while slowly re-entering life.

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Years of alcohol dependence and emotional numbness eventually led Rachel, 34, to enter psychotherapy. She described moving through adulthood on autopilot, feeling little joy or connection. Her father had died suddenly when she was a child, a loss she believed she had already resolved. Gradually, Rachel recognised that her numbness had once helped her survive. As she revisited that early grief and her inner child with compassion rather than judgment, she began to feel more alive. Over time, she developed healthier ways of regulating her emotions and completely stopped her reliance on alcohol.

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Life Transitions & Rupture

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Relocating internationally to support her husband’s career left Marie, 29, feeling isolated and unsure of her place in her new life. She avoided work and social connections as self-doubt grew. Over time, she began to separate uncertainty from inadequacy. As she reconnected with her values and capacities, her confidence slowly returned. She did not become someone new. She became more grounded in who she already was.

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After his 26-year marriage ended, Michael, 51, found himself unsure who he was outside the relationship. He described feeling erased. Gradually, he rediscovered parts of himself that had long been quiet. As he clarified what mattered to him, he regained a sense of direction and purpose. The divorce remained painful, but it no longer defined his future.

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When her father left the family home following a period of violence, Isobel, 13, was referred for counselling. Although the home was safer, she felt anxious and overwhelmed. She was given a steady and age-appropriate space to understand what had happened. As her body learned that it was no longer in danger, her sense of safety strengthened. Gradually, the changes at home felt less frightening and more manageable.

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Displacement & Collective Trauma

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Having left her country of origin as a child under violent circumstances, Tara, 34, later found herself unsettled as global conflicts resurfaced in the media. She began reliving the fear and helplessness she thought she had left behind. In society, she functioned well. Internally, she felt fragmented, caught between cultures, and carried a silent grief for a homeland and childhood others could not fully understand. Over time, she recognised how early displacement and repeated exposure to collective trauma had shaped her sense of identity. As she integrated her past rather than pushing it away, she began to feel more grounded and whole. Tara came to understand that complete peace might not be possible in the way she once imagined, but that acceptance and meaning were. She became better able to live with complexity without being overwhelmed.

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Illness, Mortality & Existential Concerns

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In her mid-twenties, Sophie became increasingly preoccupied with thoughts about death and uncertainty. Though physically healthy, she struggled with a heightened awareness of life’s fragility. Gradually, she explored her fear of mortality as something to understand rather than eliminate. As she clarified what gave her life meaning and developed greater tolerance for uncertainty, her anxiety softened. She left feeling more present and engaged in her life.

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While caring for his same-sex partner living with a degenerative illness, Daniel, 60, began to feel emotionally and physically depleted. Alongside the exhaustion of caregiving, he carried a fear of not always being fully recognised in medical and family settings. As he explored the complexity of anticipatory grief — love, devotion, fatigue, and fear — he established clearer boundaries and strengthened his self-care. He felt more confident and less alone in his role, and became more assured in advocating for both his partner and his own needs.

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Trauma & Nervous System Distress

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Amelia, 32, entered therapy with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. She described intense emotional swings, unstable relationships, and a deep fear of abandonment, alongside a persistent sense that something was fundamentally wrong with her. She also carried the weight of feeling misunderstood and stigmatised. As her story unfolded, it became clear that many of her patterns had developed in the context of repeated adversity and relational trauma. Through a trauma-informed lens, including the impact of complex trauma (CPTSD), she began to understand her emotional intensity as an adaptation rather than a defect. Over time, her nervous system became more regulated. Amelia developed greater self-compassion and no longer experienced herself as “mad,” but as someone healing from layered trauma.

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Olivia, 21, began counselling after witnessing a fatal accident. She experienced intrusive memories, numbness, and heightened reactivity. With steady support, her nervous system gradually settled. She regained a sense of safety and was no longer dysregulated by reminders of the event.

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Persistent burnout and emotional reactivity led Ryan, 33, to seek therapy, feeling constantly on edge. As he learned to understand his emotional patterns and regulate his stress responses, the intensity of his reactions decreased. He experienced greater clarity in his relationships and felt more grounded and intentional in daily life.

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If you are unsure whether I am the right fit for you, feel free to contact me. I am always happy to answer your questions or offer referrals.

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The stories on this page reflect composite experiences from my work over the years. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.