Resources

Can Counselling Help With Chronic Illness?

A diagnosis can change how you see yourself. Symptoms can affect your confidence, independence, work, relationships, finances and future plans. Even when an illness has been present for years, the emotional impact doesn't necessarily disappear. Many people become skilled at managing the practical side of their condition whilst quietly carrying the emotional weight of it alone.

Accessibility and Flexibility

I understand that living with a chronic illness can mean energy, pain levels, concentration, mobility and overall capacity can fluctuate from day to day, sometimes unpredictably. Where possible, I aim to offer flexibility around this.

Starting Coaching or Therapy

This page is here to answer some of the practical questions you may have about working with me, including session fees, accessibility, how sessions work and what support may feel right for you.

Access to Work Strategy Coaching

Trying to work whilst managing disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, mental health, burnout or overwhelm can feel like doing two full-time jobs at once. Not because you are failing. Because many workplaces, systems and expectations were never designed with disabled people in mind. I offer Access to Work strategy coaching for employed and self-employed people who need practical, sustainable support to navigate work in a way that actually works for them.

The Green Bottle Method

Talking about money within therapy and coaching spaces can feel uncomfortable. For clients, it can bring up shame, comparison, fear, guilt or worry about whether they are “allowed” to access support. The reality is that there is no perfect pricing model. I chose the Green Bottle Method because it felt like the most honest and human approach for the way I work and the people I work with.

What Trauma Teaches Us About Love.

For survivors navigating trauma, C-PTSD, or chronic stress

Understanding the Cycle of Abuse

​The cycle of abuse, traditionally associated with intimate partner relationships, is a pattern of behaviours that can manifest in various types of relationships, including those in workplaces, friendships, and educational settings. Understanding this cycle across different environments is crucial for recognising and addressing abusive behaviours.​

Therapy Doesn't Work... Or Does It?

Let’s talk about the phrase we’ve all heard (or maybe even said): “Therapy doesn’t work.” It’s a common sentiment, usually fuelled by frustration, disappointment, or downright confusion. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why. Therapy is as diverse as the people seeking it, yet it’s often sold as a one-size-fits-all solution. Spoiler alert: it’s not. The reality is, therapy is more like a fruit salad than a single apple. There are countless modalities, each offering a different flavour and benefit, depending on your needs. But how can you figure out which one is for you when even therapists sometimes struggle to keep track of all the options?

Coaching Vs. Therapy

Let’s get straight to it—coaching and therapy often feel like two sides of the same coin. They both aim to help you thrive, tackle challenges, and live your best life, but they come at it from different angles. If you’ve ever wondered whether you need a coach, a therapist, or both, you’re not alone. The overlap can be confusing, like trying to tell the difference between a mocha and a hot chocolate. (Both are great, but they serve slightly different cravings!)

Embracing Success and Overcoming Fear

The truth is, many of us are just as afraid of success as we are of failure, sometimes even more so. But why?