Therapy for women in their 30s, 40s + 50s feeling burnt out, lost or behind…
Tired of holding it all together, of living in survival mode?
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.
Hi, I’m Minnie…
I’m a therapist who specialises in working with women in their 30s, 40s and 50s…a time where we often can feel lost, burnt out or behind. We might not have achieved things we thought we would by now, or they may not feel how we thought they would.
I’m not a mother myself, but I work with a lot of mums as they navigate fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood - supporting mothers is a passion of mine as I have previously worked as a nanny, primary school teacher and am an aunty of 2. I’ve undertaken specialist training in perinatal psychotherapy as well as pregnancy and baby loss.
You don’t have to be a mum to work with me - a lot of the challenges and expectations we carry as women during these decades are universal - pressure to be everything for everyone, to not need any help, to push through…but that has a cost - burnout, loosing yourself, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, stuck. I can help you explore all of this and find a way forward that is more aligned with who you want to be!
Online counselling (UK)
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!
“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.”
Walk + talk therapy (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy 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!
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.
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Sessions are 60 minutes and cost £60. This is the same for online or walk + talk therapy (parking charges may apply at locations).
I have a couple of concessionary slots (subject to availability) to help make therapy more accessible for those on low income, please feel free to ask about these.
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I offer online therapy for anyone in the UK - this takes places at the same time each week/fortnight for as long as you need. Sessions take place via Teams (you do not need an account). You'll receive a reminder with the video link to join before each session.
Walk + talk therapy sessions take place at a select number of locations in North Oxfordshire.
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Sessions take place at the same time each week or fortnight, helping create consistency and a steady space for the work we do - this slot is yours for as long as you need it.
Some people have short-term therapy (6-12 sessions) which is suitable for working on 1 or 2 issues or immediate coping skills, whilst others prefer longer-term support (months to years), which is great for deeper work. I do regular reviews and check-ins during our time together.
I offer the option for booking ad-hoc or one off check-in sessions (60 or 90 minutes) for returning clients, we will discuss suitability for this which can form a great part of your ongoing self-care.
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I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling along with additional specialist training in trauma, bereavement, pregnancy and baby loss, and perinatal psychotherapy.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am fully insured, DBS checked, and attend regular supervision and CPD.
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I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays + Thursdays between 9.30am-6.30pm.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change".
-Carl Rogers
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
Childfree by choice
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.
