Therapy for adults navigating life and relationships
A relational approach to possibility
St John’s Wood & Mill Hill, London Online
Welcome
Many people come to therapy when life feels stressful or overwhelming, relationships have become difficult, or something inside feels hard to make sense of.
They may feel stuck, anxious or out of control, or anticipate what might go wrong next. Conflict or anger can leave people feeling disturbed, particularly when this affects those they care about the most.
When people feel unseen, disrespected or at fault, or carry a sense of being different, rejected or alone, they may struggle to recognise their own worth or to uphold their needs and boundaries.
Sometimes there is a quieter sense that life is far from where it should be. There may be feelings of emptiness, sadness or numbness, a lack of motivation or uncertainty about what they want and where they are going.
My Approach
I offer a sensitive, empathic style of listening and understanding, supporting you to explore and make sense of your feelings, ways of relating and the challenges you are facing.
I see adults in St John’s Wood, London and online, with a range of experiences including anxiety, anger, shame, depression, low self worth, relationship difficulties, family conflict, neurodiversity, mortality, loss, grief, trauma and experiences that have left life feeling stuck or overwhelming.
I also have particular experience of working with parents navigating challenges, family dynamics, and exploring guilt, boundaries, needs and differences in parenting styles.
All of your experience is welcome; feelings, beliefs, sensations, numbness and more. I support you towards deeper self-discovery and a fuller sense of yourself through attending to your struggles and patterns, and giving space to the ways you relate to yourself and others.
This may be through talking, exploring an experiential dialogue, or when words don’t reach it, inviting creative expression or movement. You remain in charge of what we explore and how.
I work collaboratively and responsively, staying attuned to you as you become more aware of your experience and what you want.
I work with you to expand your experience of yourself, others and the world, creating more possibility for acceptance, choice, aliveness or another longing.
About Anna
My practice is rooted in Gestalt therapy and I work for several therapy services, supporting people experiencing a wide range of difficulties and trauma, and with parents through a charity addressing family conflict and relational trauma.
My background brings over twenty-five years of working as a coach, chef, facilitator and educator with people, parents, children and bereaved young people across natural food and ancient health wisdoms, mental health and wellbeing, education and developmental psychology.
I trust in your own wisdom, meet you with openness, and accompany you as you navigate your inner and outer world.
Bringing attention to a tightly held feeling, thought or belief, and feeling held, seen and met in the present can create a different relationship with what has been difficult to carry, and allow new possibilities for living to emerge.
For me, this feels like sacred work, and an honour to be part of.
Qualifications
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Diploma in Counselling
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills
Gestalt Arts Intensive
Developmental Psychology trainings
Natural Food Cook & Health Coach
Bsc in Biology
Ongoing CPD
Areas I work with include
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationships
- Parenting
- Neurodiversity
- Trauma
- Loss
- Transitions
- Shame
- Health
Healing Through Connection
Experiences, including those from early life, and cultural or familial expectations can leave imprints that shape the way a person relates to themselves and others, and the patterns they may find themselves repeating.
When relationships have involved loss, neglect, conflict, trauma or differences in power, these experiences can continue to affect how we meet ourselves and other people.
Ways of responding such as overcompensating, self-criticism, withdrawing, or having a strong need to feel understood and valid, often develop for good reason, yet can become familiar ways of being.
Therapy offers the opportunity to notice what happens between us, in the present moment, while having someone alongside you who can listen carefully, respond to and hold you and your experience.
People have always gathered to share their stories, struggles, hopes and fears. Working with a therapist offers healing through the connection we develop.
Getting Started
If you notice a need for support, feel stirred to connect, or are wondering whether working with me might be right for you, I offer a free 20 minute introductory call.
You don’t need to share anything in particular, or we can talk about what has brought you here and what you are looking for.
It is an opportunity for you to get a sense of connection, safety and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Please get in touch to arrange your call and I look forward to speaking with you.
Sessions & Fees
I offer short and long term work, both online by video call and in-person in St John’s Wood, London NW8, and in Mill Hill.
Sessions are 50 minutes.
- Online session
- £60
- In-person
- £75
I work with cultural sensitivity, respecting each person’s unique background, identity and experience. I am committed to inclusive and ethical practice in line with the BACP Ethical Framework.