Every single one of us has parts that carry a burden. 

They are often the most painful things within us, wounds that formed earlier in life and still carry what was never fully healed.

I’m a failure

I’m unworthy of being loved

I don’t belong anywhere

In response, parts of us step in to cope by taking on roles that shape how we think, feel, and act.

If I am perfect, I will not feel like a failure. 

If I offer even more care, I will be worthy of being loved.

If I find the perfect friend or partner, I will feel I belong.

If I act like everyone else, I will be loved.

And the pain is avoided, managed, regulated for a time.  Beneath the surface, however, the beliefs often stay. You might already have a sense that something deeper is there that hasn’t fully been reached, even if you’ve done meaningful work before.

In our therapy, we will focus on gently getting to know the parts of you that carry these beliefs and roles. I see many of the struggles people bring to therapy as coming from different parts of themselves that are trying, in their own ways, to help or protect. We go at a pace that you decide, building trust and consent with your inner world before doing deeper work. 

I believe that compassion and curiosity are great supports for healing, and I would to love to co-create a space for that with you in therapy. If this way of working resonates with you, please schedule a consultation and we can see if we are a good fit!