I believe that therapy should be an active collaboration so you’re heard and validated but also empowered with the information and tools you need to move forward. I am trained in the following highly effective and evidence based techniques to increase your self esteem so you can let go of anxiety and build the life you want.   

• Compassion Focussed Therapy is a cutting edge, evidence based approach specifically designed to reduce interpersonal anxiety and self esteem. It combines the latest research into neuroscience, attachment theory, somatic practices, mindfulness and CBT to create a powerful psychological intervention. There is overwhelming evidence that building self compassion helps to heal early attachment wounds and equips people with newfound resilience to deal with the stresses of life with kindness and acceptance instead of criticism.
• CBT: Is the gold standard method for improving mental health which helps you recognise and change the unhelpful thoughts contributing to friendship anxiety. Combined with active relaxation, breathwork and mindfulness, and self compassion, CBT is a powerful intervention for self esteem.
• Mindfulness: When we struggle with friendships we are consumed with negative thinking and experience difficult feelings in the body. Mindfulness helps you to take a step back from unhelpful thoughts and learn how to regulate uncomfortable physical symptoms so they no longer hold you back.