Hi, I'm Christian
Finding a therapist can feel surprisingly difficult. You might be looking through profiles wondering who you'll actually feel comfortable talking to, whether your problems are "serious enough" for therapy, or whether you'll know what to say when you get there. That's completely understandable. I aim to offer therapy that feels human, genuine and approachable.
I'm an integrative therapist, which means I don't believe there is one way of doing therapy that works for everybody. We're all shaped by different relationships, experiences and circumstances, so I believe therapy needs to reflect that. At the heart of how I work is the relationship we build together. I want you to feel able to talk openly without feeling judged, analysed or expected to present a particular version of yourself.
How I Work
Relational Therapy
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of therapy. We explore patterns within a safe, boundaried space to understand how you relate to others.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Understanding what's happening now often means looking at what happened before. We explore how earlier experiences and relationships continue to influence your current life.
Transactional Analysis
We become curious about the beliefs and patterns we develop about ourselves and our relationships. This helps us understand recurring patterns without judgment.
What will sessions actually be like?
The first few minutes of a therapy session are often about settling in. We'll start with whatever is on your mind or whatever feels most pressing that day. There's no right or wrong way to begin, and you don't need to have a planned agenda or a list of things to discuss.
Sometimes we'll look at patterns that are showing up in your life now, and other times we might explore how your past experiences are influencing the present. My role isn't to tell you what to do or to give you advice, but to help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a way that allows you to find your own path forward. It's a collaborative process where we work together to understand your experience better.
Sessions last 50 minutes, and we usually meet at the same time each week. This consistency helps create a reliable space where you can feel safe to explore deeper or more difficult feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
What I Can Help With
Anxiety and persistent worrying
Working through the patterns that keep you anxious, helping you find space to breathe and make sense of your worries.
Low mood and depression
Exploring the emotional landscape of sadness and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
Bereavement, grief and loss
Supporting you through the complex emotions of grief, helping you find a way to live alongside what has happened.
ADHD and neurodivergence
Understanding the emotional experience of neurodivergence and finding ways to live and relate that work for you.
Relationship and family difficulties
Exploring patterns in your relationships and how they continue to influence the way you think and feel today.
Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out
Creating space to rest and recover, helping you find balance and a sustainable way forward in your life.
ADHD & NEURODIVERGENCE
Understanding Yourself Differently
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis — particularly later in life — can bring a complicated mixture of emotions. There may be relief in finally having an explanation for things you've struggled with for years.
But there can also be sadness, anger, confusion or questions about what life might have been like if somebody had recognised it sooner. You may start looking back at school, work, relationships or previous difficulties through an entirely different lens.
Therapy can provide somewhere to make sense of that. My interest in ADHD goes beyond simply looking at organisation, productivity or managing symptoms.
We can explore the emotional experience of living with ADHD and what it has meant for you. That might involve experiences such as feeling different, struggling with expectations, emotional overwhelm, rejection, masking, self-esteem, relationships or years of believing that you simply weren't trying hard enough.
Our work isn't about trying to make you behave more like somebody who doesn't have ADHD. It's about developing a better understanding of yourself and finding ways of living and relating that work for you.
You don't need a formal ADHD diagnosis to discuss neurodivergence in therapy.
Bereavement & Loss
There isn't a correct way to grieve. Grief can affect almost every part of life. Alongside sadness, you might experience anger, guilt, relief, anxiety, numbness, confusion or emotions that are difficult to put into words. You might also find that the people around you begin returning to normal life while your own world still feels very different.
My therapeutic experience includes extensive work within a hospice bereavement service, supporting people following the death of someone important to them. I don't believe grief follows a simple set of stages or a timetable. Our work might involve talking about the person you've lost, exploring the circumstances surrounding their death, making sense of difficult feelings or thinking about how you continue living while carrying the significance of that relationship with you.
Bereavement therapy isn't about forgetting someone or "moving on". Sometimes it's about finding a way to live alongside what has happened.
Safe Space for Teens
I provide a supportive therapeutic space specifically for young people aged 16 and over.
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Being a teenager often brings intense pressure and rapid change. It can be hard to open up to family, friends, or teachers, especially if you feel the need to protect their feelings or appear like you have everything handled.
Therapy offers a private, separate place where you can be yourself. We can talk about anything on your mind, including anxiety, low mood, relationships, identity, neurodivergence, or school stress. It is a space for you to explore these feelings without judgment.
For clients under 18, I make sure both the young person and their parent or carer clearly understand how confidentiality works from the very first session, ensuring everyone feels safe and informed.
Fees & FAQs
What are the fees for therapy?
Individual therapy sessions cost £50 for a 50-minute session, available either in person or online.
Is there a free initial consultation?
Yes, I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and whether we might be a good fit.
Where are sessions held?
Face-to-face sessions are held in my therapy room on Psalter Lane, Nether Edge, Sheffield. Online sessions are also available.
How often will we meet?
Most clients attend weekly, but we can discuss the frequency that feels most practical and helpful for your progress.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, everything you share in therapy is treated with strict confidentiality, with clear limits for safety and safeguarding.
What happens during the first session?
The first session is a chance to explore your background and current feelings, building trust at your own pace.