Support for Carers & Helping Professionals
You’re the one people rely on. But who holds space for you?
You’re the go-to person. The one who stays calm under pressure, who shows up even when it’s hard, who gives more than they probably should. Whether you're a parent, nurse, support worker, therapist, or someone who’s always been the caretaker in your family—your life has been shaped by looking after others.
And maybe somewhere along the way, you stopped being able to see where you fit into the picture.
It’s not that you don’t want to keep caring—it’s that you’re exhausted. You might find it hard to say no, to ask for help, to admit that you’re running on empty. You might even feel guilty for needing support yourself, like it means you’re not doing a good enough job.
But here’s the truth: you’re allowed to need. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to be a whole human—not just the strong one.
What we explore together
Many people in caring roles have a history of putting their needs last—not because they’re flawed, but because it kept them safe once. Maybe it was how you found connection. Maybe it was what was expected of you. Maybe it’s the only way you know how to feel useful.
We don’t judge those patterns. We get curious about them. We trace where they came from, how they’ve protected you, and whether they’re still serving you now.
In our work together, you’ll have permission to slow down. To reconnect with what you want and need. To grieve, rage, question, rest—without having to care for anyone else in the room.
Some of what we might work through:
Chronic stress, burnout, and nervous system exhaustion
Difficulty identifying or expressing your own needs
Learning to advocate for yourself—without guilt
Patterns of over-responsibility or people-pleasing
Childhood experiences of having to be “the strong one”
Guilt around rest, boundaries, or saying no
What therapy with me feels like
You don’t need to explain everything. You don’t need to prove that you deserve this space. We start where you are, and we honour every part of you that’s just trying to keep things together.
I bring a grounded, relational approach rooted in warmth, humour, deep respect, and zero pressure. There’s room here for the heavy stuff and the light stuff. There’s room to fall apart, to be held, and to come back to yourself—not as someone’s caretaker, but just as you.
This isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about remembering who you were before you forgot you mattered.
You’re allowed to take up space
There’s nothing selfish about needing support. Let’s start with a conversation.
→ Reach out when you’re ready to begin. I’ll meet you where you are.