I work with people who feel caught in painful patterns in their relationships and with themselves — wanting closeness but often feeling misunderstood, alone, defensive, shut down or unsure how to be themselves with others. You may know something isn’t working, even if you can’t yet see how to change it.

I’m deeply committed to this work because I’ve seen how therapy can create real, lasting change — not just insight but a different way of relating to yourself and others. When we work together, I bring care, focus and clinical depth to help you understand what’s driving your difficulties and work through what keeps you stuck. We focus on these patterns directly, so new ways of relating become possible.

I have over ten years’ experience helping people with low self-esteem, difficulties in close relationships and the effects of complex trauma. From the very first session, we work actively to clarify what’s creating your distress and what needs to shift, so you can begin to feel more secure, grounded and connected — both internally and in your relationships.

Many of my clients have tried other therapies before, but found that talking alone didn’t lead to the change they were hoping for. My approach focuses on the emotional patterns and protective responses that disrupt closeness — whether that takes the form of over-giving, pulling away, people-pleasing or strong emotional reactions in close relationships. By working directly with these patterns, therapy can help you build genuine self-worth, stay present in close relationships without losing yourself and experience relationships that feel more open, steady and secure.