Taking the First Steps

Reaching out for counselling isn’t always easy. You may wonder what to say, whether your problems are “big enough,” or if counselling will really help. It’s normal to feel uncertain, you don’t need to have everything worked out before we begin.

How I Can Help

You might be here because something in your life feels heavy, confusing, or painful:

• Repeated relationship difficulties

• Anxiety or low self-esteem

• Feeling stuck, lost, or not quite yourself

• Struggling with overwhelming or hard-to-name emotions

These experiences can leave you feeling alone or as though something is “wrong” with you. Counselling offers a safe, supportive, and confidential space to explore what you’re carrying so you don’t have to hold it all on your own.

What Is Psychodynamic Counselling?

Psychodynamic counselling is based on the idea that our early life experiences and relationships shape how we think, feel, and relate to others today. Together, we can gently explore:

• Patterns that repeat in your relationships

• The roots of strong feelings or behaviours that don’t make sense

• The unconscious thoughts or beliefs that may be keeping you stuck

This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about making sense of your experiences at a deeper level, so that over time you feel freer, more self-aware, and more able to live in ways that feel authentic and manageable.