The initial consultation is an opportunity to get clarity on what you are hoping to achieve in therapy and gain insight into the way I work.  It may be that you are looking for short term counselling (approx 12 sessions) or long term, open ended support.  Together, we will explore the best course of action for you. There is no obligation that we work together by coming in for an initial consultation.

At the end of this first appointment, we may decide to arrange further sessions. I am not going to be the right therapist for every individual but I have a network of colleagues and will do my best to help people looking for help starting the process of therapy.

I have worked extensively with individuals working in the Arts sector including theatre, dance, film and television as well as directly with theatre companies looking to support their employees. From artists, performers, technicians and support staff, individuals often benefit from spending time focusing on the unique challenges they face being a part of a complex system.

The demands of the industry often place immense pressure on individuals to excel creatively while managing intense scrutiny, competition and rejection. This can lead to issues such as performance anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout.

In our sessions, individuals might want to explore the psychological aspects of their craft and the industry they are working in. We may delve into the unconscious motivations driving artistic expression and examine how personal experiences influence professional lives. By addressing these underlying dynamics, an individual may feel more empowered in their craft, experience greater resilience or simply feel immense relief in sharing their experience of working in a sometimes brutal environment.