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whether emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, or coercive — can leave lasting imprints on your sense of safety, self-worth, and connection; in Gestalt therapy, we gently explore how these experiences are held in your body and present relationships, supporting healing through awareness and compassionate understanding.

Anxiety may feel like relentless overthinking, tightness in the chest, restlessness, or a constant sense that something isn’t right or you don’t feel safe. In Gestalt therapy, we gently explore what lies beneath these responses, supporting you to understand your triggers, soothe your nervous system, and regain a deeper sense of balance and control.

Bereavement can take many forms — the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, a miscarriage, a pet or even the loss of a hoped-for future — and each carries its own unique pain. In Gestalt therapy, we create space to honour your grief, explore how it is felt in the present, and support you in finding a way to live alongside your loss with compassion and strength.

Depression can show up as a sense of disconnection, from yourself, others, and your sense of being fully engaged in life. In Gestalt therapy, we stay with what is happening for you in the here and now, bringing awareness to your feelings, body, and patterns of relating. Together, we explore how you are making contact with your world, where this may feel blocked or interrupted, and what might be asking for attention. Through this process, you are supported to become more aware of your experience and open to new possibilities for contact and change.

Divorce can feel overwhelming and bring up many different emotions—such as sadness, anger, relief, or confusion. In our work together, we focus on what you are experiencing in the present moment, helping you to notice your feelings, thoughts, and physical responses as they arise. We gently explore how this change is affecting you, including any unfinished feelings or questions that may still be present. This process can help you to better understand yourself, feel more grounded, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Addiction can feel like being stuck in a pattern that’s hard to break, and it can bring up feelings such as shame, frustration, or disconnection. In our work together, we focus on what you are experiencing in the moment, helping you to notice your thoughts, feelings, and what’s happening in your body as things unfold. We will also gently explore what might be underneath the addiction, looking at the deeper reasons it may have developed and what it might be trying to cope with. This process can help you to understand yourself more clearly, feel less stuck, and begin to find different ways of responding that feel more supportive and in line with who you are.

Working with grief in a Gestalt way means gently focusing on what you’re experiencing in the here and now. In sessions, we pay attention to your feelings, thoughts, and body sensations as they arise, without pressure to change or “move on.”

Together, we create a safe space to explore your experience, including anything that feels unfinished or unspoken. Through this awareness, you can begin to understand your grief more fully and find your own way of living alongside it.

Trauma can shape how you experience yourself, others, and the world around you. You may notice trauma responses such as anxiety, numbness, or feeling overwhelmed, as well as triggers that can bring up strong reactions or memories. In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on what you are experiencing in the present moment. We gently explore your thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses, helping you to recognise your triggers and understand your reactions. Over time, this can support you to feel more grounded, develop a greater sense of safety, and find ways of responding to yourself that feel more manageable and supportive.

Miscarriage can be a deeply painful and often isolating experience, bringing feelings of grief, shock, sadness, or even guilt. You may also notice emotional and physical responses that feel confusing or difficult to put into words. In our work together, we go gently, creating a space where you can be with your experience at your own pace, without pressure or expectation. We explore your feelings, thoughts, and bodily responses with care, supporting you to make sense of what you are going through. Over time, this can help you to find ways of holding your loss that feel more manageable and compassionate toward yourself.

Menopause can bring a range of changes that affect how you feel in yourself and in your day-to-day life. You might experience emotional ups and downs, changes in confidence, or a sense that something is shifting in who you are. It can also feel like a time that isn’t always well understood or openly spoken about. In our sessions, there is space to talk openly about your experience, whatever that may be. Together, we can explore what this stage of life means for you, helping you to feel more connected to yourself and supported as you adjust to these changes.

Relationships can take many different forms, such as with partners, family, friends, or people at work. Each can affect us in different ways. At times, they can feel supportive and fulfilling, and at other times more difficult or confusing. You might find yourself struggling to be heard, unsure how to express your needs, or noticing patterns that don’t feel helpful.

In our work together, we create space to explore your experiences in relationships in a way that feels safe and respectful. We look at what matters to you, how you experience connection, and what may be getting in the way. This can help you to understand yourself more clearly in relationship with others, and support you in finding ways of relating that feel more satisfying and authentic.

Feeling overwhelmed can happen when too many demands, thoughts, or emotions build up at once, leaving you unsure where to start or how to cope. You might notice your mind racing, difficulty concentrating, feeling on edge, or at times completely shut down. Everyday tasks can begin to feel heavy or unmanageable.

In our work together, we take time to slow things down and gently focus on what is happening for you in the moment. We explore what may be contributing to the overwhelm, how it is showing up in your body and mind, and what you might need. By making space for your experience in this way, you can begin to feel more grounded, gain clarity, and find ways of responding that feel more manageable and supportive.