Summer solstice at Frensham Great Ponds
A Space Where All of You is Welcome
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with can be an important first step.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry or stuck. Perhaps there are feelings or reactions you struggle to understand, or parts of yourself you wish were different.
My hope is to offer you a warm, compassionate space where nothing needs to be pushed away or hurried into changing. Even the feelings that seem difficult, uncomfortable or contradictory can be met with curiosity and care.
I believe that when we feel genuinely heard and understood, something can begin to soften. Rather than forcing change, we can make room for greater understanding, and perhaps discover a growing sense of safety, hope and possibility.
You don’t need to know where to begin. We can find our way together, at a pace that feels right for you.
Finding things particularly difficult right now?
Sometimes reaching out can feel like a big step, especially when things feel urgent or overwhelming.
You’re welcome to send me a short text to ask about arranging an initial conversation. You don’t need to explain everything in your message.
I’ll get back to you as soon as I can during my working hours.
Hi, I’m Carolyn
My 30 years of mindfulness practise has shaped the way I listen — with warmth, creativity and deep respect for your inner world.
Click the picture to see a short video of my therapy space in Farnham.
Questions you might have:
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Sometimes we live with difficulties for so long that they begin to feel normal.
Or perhaps there’s a part of us that says, “It’s not that bad” or “Other people have it much worse.”
You don’t need to be in crisis or have a particular diagnosis to benefit from therapy. We can begin by gently exploring what’s happening for you, including any parts that are unsure whether you need help at all-gently and without pressure, and see whether working together feels helpful.
What if I find it difficult to talk about things
That’s absolutely fine. Sometimes parts of us find it difficult to put feelings into words, or may not feel ready to share them.
In IFS therapy, we can explore other ways of getting to know these parts, perhaps through drawing, noticing sensations in the body, or imagining our parts outside ourselves.
There’s no pressure to talk before you’re ready. We can gently discover together what feels most comfortable for you.
What happens in my first IFS therapy session?
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin exploring what has brought you to therapy.
You don’t need to prepare anything or understand IFS beforehand. We’ll take things at your pace, with space for questions, uncertainties and whatever parts of you might be present.