Psychological Therapies
Hi I’m Caroline,
a Psychological Therapist
With over 16 years working in mental health, my experience spans the NHS, the education sector, private practice, and business consulting centred around employee mental health and wellbeing.
I have always been fascinated by the human mind and what the process of change and growth entails. This initially led me into a psychology degree so that I could help others, but fundamentally, it was my own experiences of loss and life-change that led me into a career working as a therapist.
Life is rather like the Lake District scene above, don’t you think? The terrain is tough and varied, the weather ever changing, and the ups and downs are certainly evident. At the same time, the sun will shine and there are rivers and paths that traverse the landscape, just as we can traverse the terrain of our own lives.
Through working with many individuals, I have discovered that how we navigate our path is unique, and there are indeed different routes to mental wellness and growth for each of us. Drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches I will support you on the path that feels right for you.
How I work
I am what’s known as an ‘integrative therapist’, which basically means that I am able to combine different types of therapy, tailoring an approach for you. Putting you and your needs at the centre of our work, empathy is a crucial foundation. Acknowledging your life story thus far, I am also curious about the impact of your life’s experiences on you. Alongside these, I use the more active, present-focused therapies of: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and ACT (a development of CBT).
Influenced by neuroscience, I also utilise theory and practice from Interpersonal Neurobiology and Compassion Focused Therapy, that are both informed by the science of brain, mind and body.
Whether you are seeking a compassionate ear and a safe place to express yourself, or whether you’re looking to grow insight and awareness, and/or apply coping skills and tools, I can work with you to support and guide you towards the understanding, change or growth that you seek.
My Practice
Therapy is a process of discovery that you enter into, with a qualified professional, for the benefit of your own psyche. Building self-awareness, insight and understanding through exploring your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings, so that you can live your best life. There are times in all our lives when we feel challenged beyond our capacities, when we need to pause and find a way to adjust and cope, to see what’s going on beneath the surface of our lives and our minds; and sometimes we need the help of another who is separate and independent from your own life to reflect and find different ways of doing this.
I believe that we are all unique and one size therapy does not fit all, so it is important to me to work in a way that suits you. For you to feel safe and supported, working at whatever pace is comfortable for you, is at the heart of my practice.
Who and What I work with
I work with adults across the lifespan from 16 years old through to older age. Clients come to me with a range of issues. To name a few, I work with:
Anxiety (Health, Social, Phobias, Generalised Anxiety Disorder), Panic Attacks, OCD, Stress, Depression and Low Mood, Trauma, Low Self-esteem, Anger management, Bereavement and Loss, Cancer, Burnout, Miscarriage.
This is not an exhaustive list. Please reach out if you would like to know if I can help you.