“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change".
-Carl Rogers
Hi, I'm Minnie…
Feeling lost, burnt out, or like you’ve fallen behind? You’re not alone.
If you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s and wondering “How did I end up here?” — you’re in the right place.
Do you feel unheard, overwhelmed, a loss of self or confidence, stuck in unhelpful coping mechanisms or patterns? Like your worth is tied to pleasing others, or how useful or 'perfect' you can be? Do you feel like your past is impacting your present? Is your inner critic running the show?
Maybe from the outside your life looks “fine”… but inside, you feel exhausted, disconnected, on auto-pilot and unsure of who you are anymore. You might feel behind where you thought you’d be, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift, or carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs while yours go unmet.
I work with women who are tired of holding it all together, of living in survival mode.
I regularly work with…
Anxiety
Depression
Stress + burnout
Perinatal mental health
Birth trauma
Perfectionism
People pleasing
Mother-daughter relationship
Low self-esteem + confidence
Loss of identity + purpose
Relationships/dating
Fertility + pregnancy
Miscarriage, stillbirth + baby loss
Bereavement
Anticipatory + ambiguous loss
Developmental (childhood) trauma
Adult adoptees
Perimenopause + menopause
Life transitions
If you are currently in a domestic abuse setting I recommend that you reach out to specialist organisations during this time as they are in a better position to be able to offer you the wide ranging support available to you as you take this brave step forward - please see signposting.
Counselling is…
…a safe and confidential space, where I will listen without judgement.
By exploring your thoughts, feelings and options you will gain better understanding of yourself, new perspectives, develop strategies to better cope or work towards goals, and be able to make informed decisions that are more in line with your authentic self!
Counsellors do not give advice, I believe that you have the answers within you and will support you in finding these - I am not a therapist who is just going to sit there and nod!
Counselling can be helpful if you feel unable to share difficult feelings or strong emotions with loved ones, either through fear of upsetting them or their attempts, through the best intentions, to ‘fix’ things for you. Sometimes you need the space to be heard and find your own solutions, however long that takes. I will meet you where you are at, not trying to change you or your situation, and offer the distance and perspective you may be needing.
“Imagine me as your passenger in a car - you are in the driving seat deciding where we go and at what pace, yet I am with you the whole way and have a roadmap I can draw upon whenever you need assistance.”
Availability…
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9.30am-6.30pm
Walk + talk therapy…
I have limited slots available for select locations in North Oxfordshire.
This is an alternative to traditional counselling in a room or online. Whilst I aim to foster a relaxed feel in all my sessions, walking side by side (and the lack of eye contact that comes with that) along with the regulating effects of movement and nature can help you to access and process thoughts and emotions that may feel stuck.
If you'd like to find out more about how and where sessions take place, get in touch.
“Therapy with me is warm, relaxed, and gently challenging. We go at your pace, making sense of what’s going on beneath the surface, so real change becomes possible. So that you can start making choices that actually feel right for you.”
