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Are your feelings getting on top of you?
Counselling, grounded in nature...
I'm here to help you.
Maybe this sounds like you?
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Your emotions spill over in a way that feels out of control and alarming
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You feel on edge, maybe scared that something bad is about to happen and not sure why.
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You want to understand yourself better, but you're not sure how.
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You're exhausted from trying to keep everything going and wondering how much longer you can carry on like this.
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Maybe your internal voices sound so harsh and critical that it’s really hard to make any changes or enjoy anything.
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Or perhaps your life looks fine on paper - you have a job - home - relationships - holidays and from the outside, everything appears to be as it should be., but inside, you're struggling.
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You feel disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need and deep down something just doesn’t feel right.
What if the anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional turmoil you feel are actually trying to help you?
Your emotions aren’t working against you—they’re actually on your side.
When you've spent so long just putting one foot in front of the other, it can be difficult to know where to begin....
You don't have to figure it all out on your own....
Hi, I'm Lisa
If this sounds like you, you're not alone.
I've experienced my own struggles, so I understand how exhausting it can be when you're trying to hold everything together whilst finding life difficult yourself. And with help, I’ve come to understand something that has changed everything....
Your feelings aren’t the villains. They’re trying to help you.
The anxiety, the self criticism and self doubt, the emotional overwhelm are actually all on your side. They're trying to help you.
When you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, it’s easy to see why you might want to ignore, distract from or try to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. This may work for a short time, but then the feelings come back.
This is where I can help...
When we acknowledge and turn towards your difficult feelings together, allowing them to have the space to just be there as they are, without judging them or trying to change, fix or stop them, something new can happen. By becoming more curious and patient with your emotions, they start to soften and often change naturally on their own. Together, we can start to understand more about what is happening underneath these feelings and why that might be.
The key isn’t managing your emotions better - it’s relating to them differently.
I will help you to notice and turn towards what is happening inside, so you can hear what your feelings are trying to do for you and so the changes that come can feel gentle and kind. You start to build a kinder relationship towards your emotions and you start to see that all your emotions are actually on your side. Having someone beside you while you get curious can make a real difference.
For the last 7 years, I've been helping people just like you to build a kinder relationship with themselves.
This kinder relationship helps you become curious about these feelings. When you stop fighting your feelings, you can actually start to hear their good intentions for you. And then change happens naturally and your feelings start to feel understood and can start to relax.
Having someone beside you while you get curious can make a real difference. I love this way of working and I have found it transformational for many of my clients. I have helped people:
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suffering from trauma to find space from these terrifying feelings.
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to reduce numbing activities including addictions which they were using to cope with their suffering.
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to understand their neurodiversity and be kinder to themselves.
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to live more effectively with their fears and self-doubt, shame and difficult recurring feelings.
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to explore unhappiness, sadness, fears and relationship challenges enabling some form of peace and resolution.
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to value and trust themselves more.
For some people, changes happen in the counselling room, often online. For others, it happens more naturally while walking side by side outdoors.
That's why I also offer walk and talk therapy.
Many people find that being outside helps them feel less trapped by their thoughts. Being in the fresh air, grounded in nature with the movement of walking, can make it easier to talk, hear your feelings and see things from a different perspective.
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When you've spent a long time taking sides in inner conflicts, it can feel like a relief to relate to these feelings in a different way.
With this new way of relating to your emotions, you may find you have more capacity to do everyday things, have more energy for life and feel less overwhelmed.
You may feel you value and trust yourself more, feeling kinder towards yourself. This can then help you feel kinder towards others too.
Counselling gives you the space to learn how to build a kinder relationship with your feelings.
Imagine feeling more relaxed inside
Each day may feel less like an inner battle and you may move through your day being able to breathe a little easier.
You may find that the inner voices that were so harsh and critical are a little quieter and sounding more worried than critical.
As the relationships you build with yourself feel kinder, you may begin to reconnect with what matters to you, what brings you joy, and what kind of life you want to create for yourself.
The changes aren't usually overnight: More often, they happen gradually.
Then one day you realise there’s less self criticism, less anxiety, less dread.
You've made a decision you've been putting off for months.
Or you're no longer carrying quite so much fear around with you every day.
Small things perhaps.
But often the things that make everyday life feel easier.
Take the first step
If any of this sounds intriguing, perhaps it’s time to prioritise kindness towards yourself for a change.
Contact me now and let's get started.