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One of the common struggles I hear about from clients is navigating difficult experiences at work.
Whether it is paid work, volunteering, study or personal projects, relationships in work settings are a strange mix of personal connection and professional structure. You might have a colleague you dread seeing each time you are on Zoom or in the office, or you might notice your connections at work feel lukewarm and unsatisfying.
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In our work together, I offer a space where we can be curious about these experiences rather than blaming you or others. We can clarify what is actually happening, identify where skill development might be useful, and explore different approaches to help you build the kind of workplace relationships you need and deserve.
When expectations exceed your resources
Another very common difficulty is the stress that builds when expectations exceed your available time, energy or capacity. Many clients describe feeling constantly behind, never quite able to rest, or feeling like they are failing no matter how hard they try.
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I am passionate about helping people first find clear words for what they experience as stressful in their work. From there, we can explore practical options for improving the situation. I also offer evidence-based exercises and skill building to support you in managing your stress levels, including working on changing unhelpful thoughts, and tuning into your body to strengthen feelings of calmness and relaxation.
Organisation, focus and self-management
I have worked with many adults with late-diagnosis ADHD, and I bring that experience to working with clients who struggle with focus, organisation or follow-through. Together, we can explore your strengths and the areas that feel more challenging, in a non-judgmental way.
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Once we have a clearer picture, I can share evidence-based behavioural strategies for organisation and self-management, and we can experiment with approaches that fit you and your brain. Even small changes in routines or systems can create genuine improvements in how you feel at work and how you see yourself.
Softening self-criticism at work
Working on self-management skills often goes hand in hand with working to reduce self-critical patterns. Most people have felt upset with themselves when past change efforts have not worked, and it is easy for shame to take over.
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In our work together, we can explore the origins of any self-critical patterns you experience, and develop strategies and exercises to relate to those patterns differently. Over time, we practise gentler ways of speaking to yourself and treating yourself with the kindness you deserve, even when work feels difficult.