People seek psychotherapy when they are unhappy with their lives or desire greater self knowledge.

There are lots of different reasons why people might seek psychotherapy – when aspects of their lives lead to unhappiness or depression – might be sense of lack of purpose or the desire for greater self-knowledge or insight into the reasons behind their distress. Here is a list to give you an idea of some of difficulties that people come into therapy with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/irritability
  • Work related problems
  • Panic attacks
  • Bereavement
  • Loss
  • Anger
  • Family and relationships
  • Bullying
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Phobias and obsessions
  • Emotional abuse physical and sexual
  • Parenting
  • Substance abuse

Special areas of interest
I have worked with many people who have suffered or are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also have special interest in understanding and dealing with panic attacks or panic disorder.