…and thank you for dropping by.
We all hold the possibility for change, insight and healing within ourselves; sometimes we just need the right support at the right time. I am imagining that as you are here right now, you have decided that it’s the right time for you to seek therapy; you’ve had enough of struggling by yourself. And you are curious to know if I may be a therapist who can offer you the support you are looking for.
The women I help are sensitive and creative and know what is important to them but get easily overwhelmed by life. They want to stay consistently true to their values, interests and passions, but often find that self-doubt, anxiety and even shame take over.
Research consistently shows that it is the relationship we have with our therapist that brings about change. I hope that what you read here will help you in deciding if I may be a good fit for you. Who knows? You may already have made the first step towards a life that brings you the clarity, growth and emotional balance you are looking for. If you want to know more or are interested in having an initial chat, please do get in touch; I’m here to help.
Does this sound familiar to you?
You have a creative mind and outlook on life that is busy, exciting and alive.
You draw others to you through your empathy and compassion, and find that people, sometimes even strangers, share their innermost thoughts, worries and fears with you.
You are perceptive and often notice what others don’t.
Your relationships with your child/ren and partner, friends and colleagues are really important to you.
You are deeply moved by beauty and kindness, and seek meaning and purpose in life.
You regularly engage in meditation, body work or breathwork as a way to better understand you own body and mind.
Going often to nature for rest, connection and inspiration is vitally important for your mental and emotional wellbeing.
And yet…
You overthink and get anxious about EVERYTHING:
- your work
- your friendships and social connections
- parenting your child/ren
- illness or death
- your financial security
- your relationship with your significant other
- what you eat and drink
- the state of the world
You often feel overwhelmed by the busy-ness of both your mind and the challenges of everyday life.
You set standards for yourself – and others – that are high, perhaps unhealthily high.
Your relationships with close family are often more complicated and painful than you would like them to be.
You find it hard to speak your mind; and you try to avoid conflict and criticism.
Living in a world that often seems unkind, unjust and uncaring drags you down.
You find that there are a lot of ‘shoulds’, ‘musts’ and ‘ought tos’ in your life.
You often freeze under pressure – that sometimes you create for yourself.
You may also spend a lot of time and energy thinking about and trying to overcome the impacts of early childhood experiences.
You seem to have it all ‘together’ – until you don’t anymore and you descend into pessimism, sadness (maybe even grief), shame and exhaustion.
You have tried some talking therapies but not got the peace of mind you are looking for.
It doesn’t have to be like this.
What I Can Offer You
At Nature’s Embrace, you’re supported to find the relief, balance, and calm you’ve been seeking — in the place where you feel good – in nature. But more than simply feeling better in the moment, our work together is about helping you bring that sense of calm into your everyday life. The goal is to move beyond anxiety and overthinking, and toward a consistent, more grounded way of living your life.
With the natural world as our ally, I guide you in tuning into the wisdom of your body — not just your thoughts — so you can begin to understand the deeper story behind your anxiety and overthinking. Together, we gently explore the roots of your discomfort, which often lie in unmet needs from earlier life: perhaps moments where you didn’t feel seen, heard, or accepted.
As a dramatherapist and embodied therapist, metaphor, movement and mindfulness are tools that I offer you to support the exploration and expression of your discoveries. These creative and grounding practices allow for insight, release, and meaningful change.
This work is holistic, nurturing, and collaborative. It brings together your body, heart, and mind to help you reconnect with your true needs. And as you do, the pressure to live in your head eases — what a relief!
I offer a number of different session options.
Where I work
I work in private woodland in Crowborough, East Sussex (TN6) which has a fire circle, a shelter for bad weather, good parking and a loo. I also work in public woodland in Uckfield (TN22) which is not private but has secluded areas. I work outdoors throughout the year which means that my clients can benefit from the changing dynamics and resources which offer themselves as part of nature’s annual seasonal cycle.