HOW I SUPPORT YOU
Many people arrive at therapy when something does not feel right. Stress builds. Relationships change. Old wounds resurface. Life becomes heavier than it should be. You might not have the words for it yet. You might just know that something needs attention.
This page explains how I support three groups I work with most often. Men navigating pressure and identity. People living with grief and loss. Neurodivergent adults who are tired of masking and want therapy that feels safe and affirming.
Therapy is not about fixing what is wrong. It is about making space to be heard, understood and supported so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND FATHERHOOD
Many men reach a point where they can no longer carry everything alone. Expectations to cope. Pressure to provide. Relationships that feel strained. Anger, stress or numbness that you keep pushing down. For fathers, the load can feel even heavier.
I offer a calm and grounded space where men can talk openly without judgement. You can explore identity, relationships, masculinity, responsibility and the parts of your life that feel confusing or overwhelming. Therapy helps you make sense of what you are carrying and understand yourself more clearly.
This is support that meets you where you are. Honest. Practical. Respectful.
GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Grief changes everything. It affects your mind, your body and your sense of who you are. Some losses are expected. Others are sudden, traumatic or impossible to understand. There is no right way to grieve and no timeline you have to follow.
I offer gentle, steady support for people coping with bereavement, complicated grief and life after loss. My work with suicide bereavement has given me deep experience in supporting people through shock, guilt, anger, numbness and the long, quiet work of rebuilding life around your loss.
You do not have to face grief alone. Therapy offers a place to talk openly, feel what you feel and find a way forward at your own pace.
NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING THERAPY
Many neurodivergent adults reach therapy feeling misunderstood or unseen. Years of masking. Burnout from trying to keep up. Sensory overload. Difficulty with relationships or communication. A sense of being different without the language for it.
I offer a neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects the way your mind works. This is not about correcting traits or fitting into other people’s expectations. It is about exploring identity, understanding patterns, managing overwhelm and finding ways of living that feel supportive and sustainable.
Whether you are autistic, ADHD or exploring the possibility, therapy can help you understand yourself with more kindness and clarity.
WHAT DOES THERAPY INVOLVE
Sessions last 50 minutes and we meet online or in person in Manchester. Some people come for short-term support around a specific issue. Others stay longer to explore deeper themes in their life. We work at your pace.
Standard fee: £60 per session.
A small number of reduced-cost places at £25 are available for people experiencing financial difficulty.
If you want to talk through whether this support feels right for you, get in touch. There is no pressure. Just a first conversation to see what you need.