Trauma-informed, compassionate therapy for overthinkers
Counselling for overthinking, in Frome and online
Why can’t I switch my brain off?
A lot of the time, overthinking is your nervous system trying to keep you safe, in a way that's stopped being helpful.
Somewhere along the way, your mind learned that staying alert was the safest option, and now it doesn't know how to stand down.
That's why thinking harder rarely fixes it. It usually helps to work with your body as well as your thoughts.
How therapy can help
Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of your thoughts, and find clarity in the chaos. If you've been overwhelmed by overthinking, therapy can help you:
Understand how your past experiences and the stories you carry are influencing your present-day thoughts and feelings.
Gain deeper insight into your emotions, behaviours, and relationships, helping you break free from repetitive thinking patterns.
Develop self-compassion and curiosity towards your inner world, reducing self-criticism and promoting acceptance.
Learn practical, body-based tools for managing stress, calming your mind, and finding balance in moments of overwhelm.
Safely explore difficult or painful aspects of your story, allowing healing and growth to unfold.
Connect with the wisdom of your body to regulate your nervous system and feel more grounded.
Build self-belief and self-trust to confidently navigate life's challenges and create lasting change.
What I help with
Overthinking - a mind that won't switch off
Feeling overwhelmed, like everything's moving too fast
Anxiety and stress, especially when you feel cut off from your body
That constant low hum of self-criticism
Wanting to understand why your mind does this, not just be handed another coping technique
Wanting to feel at home in your body again after a long stretch of just getting through
What it’s like working with me
I'm person-centred, humanistic and integrative - so you won't get a worksheet or be told the "right" way to think about something.
Depending what you need on the day, we might work through talking, breathwork, or other body-based tools to help settle your nervous system.
We’ll also explore what's underneath all of that thinking - where it came from, what your body's been carrying - all of it. You certainly don't need the right words for it before you come.
Taking the first step
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if it's your first time. Here's what to expect:
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Book a free intro call
A relaxed, no-pressure call. You can ask me anything about therapy and tell me a bit about what's going on, and we'll see if we're a good fit.
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Book your first session
If it feels right, we'll find a time. Before we meet, I'll send you an intake form and an agreement outlining how we'll work together, so you know what to expect.
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Start your therapy journey
We meet weekly for 50 minutes, online or face to face. We'll explore what's going on at a pace that feels right for you.
FAQs
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Counselling sessions are charged at £60 per session.
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Sessions are unlimited, so we can work together for as long as it feels helpful. This might be months or years.
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Sessions together begin weekly. This allows us to build our relationship (a key part of successful therapy) as well as a momentum to our work together. Over time, it is possible to reduce this to fortnightly if this feels supportive.
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All of our sessions are confidential. The only exceptions to this are if there is a serious concern for your or someone else’s safety or if there is a legal obligation to share information.
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We can work together in person from a quiet cabin in Crockerton - near to Frome and Warminster, or via Zoom or over the phone.
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Sessions are 50 minutes.
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It means you're the expert on your own life. I won't tell you what to do or how to think. I'll listen properly, be honest with you, and help you make sense of things in your own way.