Relationships and Sexuality

Much of our understanding of ourselves comes through our relationships. The connections we form, the difficulties we encounter with others, and the ways we protect ourselves or express our needs. Sometimes patterns develop without our awareness, other times we are aware of them, but we do not know how to step back from these cycles.

Sexual identity and intimacy can also bring up complex challenges, sometimes leading to feelings of guilt and shame. By recognising ingrained relational dynamics and the messages you may have assimilated about what is considered acceptable, we can open up the possibility of moving forward and relating with greater authenticity.

Life Transitions

Major changes, like a career shift, becoming a parent, moving away or the end of a relationship, can disrupt our sense of belonging and throw us off kilt. When the structures that hold our life together disappear, it is natural to feel a loss of control or find that old familiar patterns get activated. By allowing ourselves to process what is being left behind, we can learn to navigate the discomfort of the unknown without rushing to fill the void and move forward with more steadiness.

Neurodivergence

When we are not able to process stimuli, socialise or function in a normative way, there is a constant effort to “keep up” and to mask the real way in which we experience the world. There is often a false belief that something is inherently wrong. Rather than viewing these challenges as individual deficits, a neuro-affirming approach allows you to navigate these experiences without pathologising them.