This page offers a sense of how anxiety and shame can shape inner experience and relationships, and how counselling can support you in relating to yourself with greater steadiness, compassion, and clarity.
Life can sometimes feel like a constant internal critique — a fear of not being enough, or a weight of expectations you can’t meet. Anxiety, shame, and self-criticism often overlap, shaping how you relate to yourself, your body, and the people around you.
Common experiences include:
Persistent worry or rumination that feels difficult to quiet
Feeling unworthy, flawed, or fundamentally “not enough”
Struggling to tolerate mistakes, imperfection, or perceived failure
Avoiding people or situations because of fear of judgement
A harsh inner voice that erodes confidence and rest
Carrying a sense of shame that feels older than the present moment
Counselling provides a space to notice these patterns without judgment and explore where they come from. Over time, this work supports learning to relate to yourself in ways that are steadier, more grounded and compassionate.
If any of this resonates, even faintly, you’re welcome to explore my approach further or consider a free initial conversation to see whether this support feels like a good fit.
