When everything looks fine from the outside – but doesn't feel that way on the inside

You're getting through the day. Managing work. Showing up for others. From the outside, you're coping. But inside? It's exhausting.

Your mind won't settle. You're harder on yourself than you'd ever be on anyone else. Even when people tell you you're doing well, it doesn't quite reach you. You might be thinking, "Why do I feel this way when nothing's actually wrong?" or "Shouldn't I be over this by now?"

If that sounds familiar, I want you to know: you're not failing. There's nothing weak or wrong about you. And you're definitely not alone in feeling this way.

I'm Anne – and I see you.

I'm a qualified counsellor, and I work with adults who are tired of overthinking, self-doubt, and feeling like they're just going through the motions.

The people I work with often tell me they:

• Replay conversations over and over, analysing every word

• Feel anxious or low without really knowing why

• Struggle with confidence, even when others see them as capable

• Have spent years putting everyone else first – and don't know how to stop

• Feel disconnected from themselves – like they've lost track of who they are

• Notice patterns like difficulty concentrating, emotional overwhelm, or restlessness (sometimes wondering if ADHD might be part of the picture)

• Are quietly carrying the weight of old experiences – childhood stuff, grief, or losses they've never fully processed.

  
  

My approach is gentle, grounded, and practical. We won't just talk about what's happening – we'll take time to understand why your mind and body respond the way they do, and how you can start responding to yourself with more kindness and clarity.

What working with me is actually like.

You won't need to perform or hold it together here. You don't have to explain yourself or justify how you're feeling. This is a place where you can let your guard down and just... breathe.

I work in a way that's flexible and responsive to what you need. We move at your pace, and focus on what feels most important to you. There's no rush. No judgment.

Together, we might:

• Untangle the thought patterns that keep you stuck

• Reduce the anxiety and emotional overwhelm that's been weighing on you

• Rebuild your confidence and self-trust, bit by bit

• Explore who you are now – your values, your boundaries, what you actually need

• Understand where old patterns started, without blame or shame

• Develop kinder, more supportive ways of thinking about and talking to yourself

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There's no pressure to "fix" yourself. We start with understanding. Change happens naturally from there – and it's real change, not just insight. It just doesn't need to feel forced or rushed.

What people say it feels like.

Clients often tell me they feel:

• Relieved to finally be understood,  without having to explain everything

• Less critical of themselves, more compassionate

• Clearer about what they actually need (and that it's okay to need it)

• More grounded and emotionally steady

• More like themselves again  or maybe for the first time in a long time

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Counselling isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with who you already are – underneath the anxiety, the expectations, and the self-doubt.

The practical bits.

• Sessions are 50 minutes face-to-face

• No fixed number of sessions,  we review together as we go

• You stay in control of the pace and what we focus on

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Ready to take the first step?

I know reaching out can feel hard, especially if you're used to managing everything on your own, or if you're not even sure you "deserve" support.

You do. And you don't have to have it all figured out before we start.

If you're curious, unsure, or just want to ask a question before committing to anything, you're welcome to get in touch. We can start with a brief, informal chat to see if working together feels right for you.

No pressure. No expectation. Just a place to begin.