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Sigmund Freud
Sensitivity is not weakness - it’s wisdom. It’s the ability to notice what others miss, to feel deeply, and to care profoundly. If you often find yourself overwhelmed by emotion, attuned to others’ needs, or needing more time to recharge, you’re not alone - and you’re not “too much.”
I work with highly sensitive individuals (HSPs) who want to feel more grounded, set clearer boundaries, and reconnect with their inner clarity.
My counselling approach is gentle, symbolic, and emotionally attuned - designed to meet you where you are, without rushing or overwhelming.
My aim is to highlight that being highly sensitive is not a problem that needs fixing, but a personality trait to understand.
Research suggests around 20% of the population are highly sensitive; being defined as those who are more strongly affected by what they experience and more aware of what is going on within, and around them. High sensitivity is a personality trait known scientifically as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS). It describes individuals - often called Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) - who experience heightened responsiveness to emotional, physical, and social stimuli. It involves:
It is less common to be a highly sensitive person, and society tends to be built around people who notice a little less and are affected a little less deeply - this can lead to struggle under stressful circumstances. If you identify with having high sensitivity, you process things deeply and can therefore frequently feel worried, anxious or emotionally exhausted, can be prone to self-criticism and low self-esteem, and may struggle with perfectionism and people-pleasing. The lack of understanding around high sensitivity can lead those who are highly sensitive to feel like there is something wrong with them. While highly sensitive people have deeper experiences, relationships, and high creativity, they can also experience judgement quite painfully.
As a counsellor, I offer a space where high sensitivity is not only understood - but deeply honoured. This trait, while rich in emotional depth and empathy, can also bring challenges in relationships, self-esteem, and daily overwhelm. My role is to help you navigate your unique emotional landscape with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Validation and Understanding
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where your sensitivity is seen as a strength - not a flaw. Many HSPs have grown up feeling “too much” or misunderstood. Together, we’ll rewrite that story and explore what it means to embrace your sensitivity with pride.
Emotional Regulation
If you often feel emotionally flooded or overstimulated, I’ll guide you through grounding practices like mindfulness, breathwork, and progressive relaxation. We’ll also explore cognitive reframing to gently shift unhelpful thought patterns and build emotional resilience.
Boundaries and Assertiveness
Sensitivity doesn’t mean you have to absorb everyone else’s emotions. I’ll help you develop clear, compassionate boundaries, assertive communication skills, and self-protective rituals that honour your emotional needs.
Healing from Overwhelm and Past Experiences
Whether you’re carrying unresolved emotional wounds or simply feeling burnt out, counselling offers a space to process, heal, and rebuild your sense of safety and strength.
Self-Esteem and Identity
I’ll support you in reconnecting with the gifts of your sensitivity—your creativity, empathy, and insight. Together, we’ll shift the inner dialogue from “What’s wrong with me?” to “This is my superpower.”
Navigating Relationships
If you crave depth but feel drained by social dynamics, we’ll explore how to communicate your needs, resolve conflict with care, and understand relationship patterns rooted in early attachment.
A Journey Toward Self-Confidence and Clarity
Counselling with me is an invitation to explore your inner world, understand your needs, and distinguish between fears that can be gently overcome - and traits that deserve acceptance. It’s a space for introspection, growth, and emotional empowerment. And for once - you’ll be the centre of attention. Your sensitivity will be seen, heard, and celebrated.