HCPC-registered-therapist-for-women-online-UK-abroad

1:1, groups & resources

Nervous system led therapeutic support

Childhood ended but your nervous system never got the memo. Supporting you move from stuck survival mode to more balance, choice and ease.

Therapy-for-anxiety-overwhelm-disconnection-people-pleasing

If you’re caught in the relentless grip of fight-flight-freeze-fawn, you’ll know how exhausting & frustrating it is.

Welcome to Therapy with Angela, integrating nervous system support, cognitive strategies and psychotherapeutic occupational therapy for a truly holistic mind-body approach to addressing childhood trauma. If you’re fed up of feeling you have no control over your life because of what happened in your past, there is another way. I’m here to support you to more rested, connected and alive.

HOW I CAN HELP

“"Real healing happens in connection—in being seen, heard, and understood"”

– Dr Gabor Mate –

Online-women-therapy-anxious-hypervigiliant-busy

Some of the ways childhood trauma may still be affecting you today…

Whether you always need to be busy, constantly on the go and unable switch off even on that supposed relaxing spa day with your pals or date night with your hubby.

Maybe you feel it in your home life, where you feel yourself shutdown, spaced out and disconnected as soon as you and your partner have a disagreement.

Maybe you smile, say ‘yes’ to that extra work project, organising your sister’s birthday and volunteering for that charity marathon; ignoring your own wants and needs. Then you’re riddled with frustration and resentment, snapping at anyone who crosses your path.

Sometimes all you want to do is book a one way flight and escape it all but instead you mindlessly scroll online, lie awake and night and crash at the weekends. .

EXPLORE THERAPY

how we can work together

individuals

Individual online sessions offering you personalised, in depth support tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.

groups/workshops

Nature immersion, Yoga Nidra, nervous system workshops, women’s circles inspired by the Celtic Wheel.

Connecting you with like minded people and creating community.

resources

A range of online resources to support you on your journey. Workbooks, audios, videos & more with tools & guides themed around rest, connection, motivation &
calm.

Learn more

Client Feedback

"I began sessions with Angela 6 months ago to work on my inability to sit still and need to be busy. I knew on some level that it was because painful memories came up when I was still and not active but I pushed them down. Working with Angela has been one of the best decisions I have made. Before starting therapy, my mind was always racing and I couldn't relax even around my partner and family. Anytime anything uncomfortable came up, I told my self 'stop being silly. the was in the past.' Angela gently guided me and never pushed me beyond my comfort zone. It made sense we needed time for trust and me feeling safe to look at things that were more uncomfortable-every day annoyances so we could gauge if and when I had the capacity to explore deeper emotions linked to my childhood. This way of working was revolutionary as I always thought I'd need to go into all the nitty gritty but we worked in such a slow and steady way. It wasn't always easy but to say it was worth it was an understatement. I feel I moved through lot and things shifted. I've developed an inner calm, a steadiness and recognition my worth is not tied to how 'productive' or busy I am. The physical and emotional weight has lifted. I can actually be present to what my loved ones say, enjoy 'simple pleasures' like weekly family outings and savour my food instead of wolfing it down! I feel a positive change in every area of my life and I feel more content, calmer and confident. I am so thankful for her support and warmth"

Client struggling with always being on go and unable to relax as was flooded with painful memories of childhood trauma
"I first came to therapy to access some support for my anger. I was hoping to feel more in control and feel less overwhelmed and ready to explode. I have found sessions extremely helpful. I feel very grateful to have found a non judgemental gentle therapist where I have looked at what's behind the anger and develop practical tools for my day to day life. In my case, having to look after my ageing parents who had been a source of great trauma and neglect that was never acknowledged. Angela has been so kind, patient and warm. Life looks very different now-I can now express my frustration and irritability with kindness and clarity before I reach boiling point. I've learned to listen to my body, thoughts and feelings and act (or not act!) on them. I feel more equipped to sooth myself and I am not overrun with guilt which always happened after I got angry. My relationships have felt easier; both at work and home. I'm no longer shouting at the kids and can set boundaries as opposed to taking things on, feeling resentful and exhausted. Truly life changing

Client expressing anger then feeling guilt. Linked to unacknowledged childhood trauma and neglect from parents.

Therapy-calm-rest-in-control-enjoy-life-balanced

therapist-13-years-experience-NHS-private-practice-UK

Welcome-I’m Angela

I’m a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, nervous system educator and integrative counselling student.

I’ve been supporting people find steadiness, clarity and achieve their goals for over 13 years in the NHS, social care, charity sector and private practice. I combine a warm, down to earth manner with an integrative approach meaning I draw on various approaches and teachings to meet all parts of you. My aim is to support you build awareness, balance and choice so you can authentically relate to yourself, your values, others and the world around you with more ease, presence and freedom.