Psychotherapy for Grief, Living Loss and Midlife Transitions

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Face to face & online therapy

I am an integrative psychotherapist based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering face-to-face and online therapy. I specialise in grief, living loss and the psychological transitions of midlife and beyond.

You may come to therapy knowing exactly what you want to talk about or you may simply have a sense that something isn't right, but don’t yet have clear words for it. We can begin wherever you are at. My hope is that you'll find a warm, supportive relationship in which you can speak honestly without feeling judged or rushed. I strongly believe in hope. You may come to therapy feeling ‘hopeless’, if you do, I believe my role is to carry hope, until you are ready to do so yourself. Together, we might explore what is happening in your life now, how earlier experiences have shaped the way you see yourself and patterns in your relationships that you would like to understand better.  You may have a harsh inner voice or have beliefs about yourself that you rarely share with anyone.  Our work together can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and your relationships, help you make connections between the past and present and develop greater insight and awareness. I work creatively and intuitively. Humour is something I also value and to some clients’ surprise is something that will probably feature in sessions.

I work for example with people experiencing grief, OCD, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. You may recognise that you are struggling or need support and space to explore unresolved feelings. Having a strong connection is an essential element in therapy, I encourage openness and honesty, but I also understand that each client needs to go at their own pace and disclose aspects of their past only when they are ready.

I have a special interest and knowledge of grief and loss. I am particularly interested in disenfranchised grief. Grief is surprisingly not always recognised by society or the person experiencing it. Loss can include the death of loved one or a pet, the end of a relationship or friendship, changes in work or health and a loss of confidence or sense of self. Some losses are less visible and harder to name. These living losses can become particularly apparent in midlife, when changes in identity, roles and relationships may leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. You may look as though you are coping on the outside, while internally feeling lost, unsettled or unlike yourself. Therapy can be a space to gently explore what has shifted and what you need now. Everybody experiences grief in their own unique way and at their own speed. My role is to hear your stories and to understand your own personal experiences in a warm, caring, compassionate and non-judgmental environment.