I love this work. I love sitting with people as they begin to understand themselves differently — not as problems to be fixed, but as human beings making sense of complex lives. I love witnessing the moment when something inside settles, softens, opens up and somehow things become clearer.

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Many of the people who come to see me are functioning well on the outside.  They are capable, responsible, and thoughtful. They manage careers, families, and responsibilities. And yet, inside, something feels stretched, or heavy, or quietly disconnected.

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You might recognise yourself here. Perhaps you are:

• Feeling persistently stressed or burnt out

• Moving through a life transition or identity shift

• Noticing relational patterns that repeat

• Carrying emotional overwhelm that thinking alone doesn’t resolve

• Sensing a disconnection from your deeper self

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Over the years, I have refined my work and specialise in helping people navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and practical tools: integrating both body-based and talk therapy approaches tailored to your unique needs.

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​​Individual therapy offers a supportive and collaborative space to reconnect with yourself, make sense of your emotions, and rediscover your inner strength. 

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Emotional health has at its cornerstone nervous system health; I therefore invite you to learn more about self-regulation and attuning to yourself. The goal of regulation is not to be calm, but to stay grounded and connected to yourself amidst the intensity of the experience.

 

I work from the premise that all healing is innate. Our bodies are hardwired not only to survive but to thrive beyond events that are stressful, overwhelming and traumatic. I am fascinated by how the energy within us shifts as we start to feel safer externally and internally. With this comes growth, and connection to a sense of aliveness. In essence, though, it’s about accepting and expressing all emotions in a healthy way, regaining a stable sense of self, reclaiming agency and control, and living with loving-kindness. 

 

Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing. It is about creating enough safety for insight and embodied change to unfold. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we explore patterns — gently, at a pace your nervous system can sustain.  ​

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If this resonates, I invite you to reach out to arrange an initial conversation.

 

[My services are not for those with significant (severe) mental illness, if you are in crisis, or if you need a formal psychological assessment or diagnosis. I can refer you to colleagues who specialise in these areas.]

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Read more about Carien's background...​

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