Feeling Stuck, Numb,or On Edge?
Maybe you've been powering through. Keeping busy. Putting on a brave face. But deep down, things just don’t feel right. You might feel on edge. Flat. Angry. Numb.
Maybe you’re caught in patterns that don’t work anymore. Shutting down. Pushing people away. Reaching for quick fixes that only make things worse.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These struggles often trace back to unprocessed trauma or early life experiences. They keep you locked in survival mode. Addiction, burnout, and emotional shutdown aren’t failures. They’re your mind and body’s way of coping with pain that’s never had space to heal.
I offer a different path forward: Walk and Talk Therapy in Cumbria, the Lake District, and North Yorkshire - or Online Therapy if you prefer remote support.
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My approach is grounded in nature and real conversation.
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We get to what’s going on beneath the surface.
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Reconnect with yourself.
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Break free from the cycles that are holding you back.
If you’re ready to stand tall; live with more connection; and start healing, let’s walk that path together.
a down to earth approach to therapy
Starting therapy can feel daunting - especially when talking about emotions isn't second nature. My approach is straightforward, compassionate, and flexible. Therapy doesn’t have to happen in a room or follow a rigid format. It’s about having space to explore, reflect, and decide what you want to change - without judgement or pressure.
🌿 Walk & Talk Therapy
Step outside and let nature set the pace. Whether in Cumbria or the Yorkshire Dales, Walk & Talk Therapy creates a natural rhythm that helps ease anxiety, unlock thoughts, and make space for reflection.
The choice is yours:
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60 or 90-minute sessions
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Half-day or full-day sessions for deeper exploration away from the noise.
Clients find this time in nature brings clarity and progress in ways they didn't expect.
🌍 Online & Remote Walk & Talk Therapy
If we can’t meet in person, we can still connect:
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Zoom sessions from the comfort of your home
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Remote Walk & Talk Therapy, where we both walk in our own local areas, connected over audio or video call
💬 Curious but Unsure? Let’s Talk.
Trauma can result from a single stab wound, but can also result from a thousand little paper-cuts over time.
Matthias Barker
My understanding of trauma
Trauma isn’t the event itself but the stress and fear we carry in our minds and bodies when we haven’t fully processed what happened.
Two people might go through the same challenge - one faces the storm and remains standing; the other carries hidden scars that shape his choices long afterward.
Left unchecked, those scars can steer your relationships, work, and mood without you even noticing. But by raising your awareness and tapping into the right support, you can break old patterns, heal those wounds, and take charge of your story.
My understanding of addiction
Think of your brain as a toolbox - with solid tools like talking, being active, or reaching out; and rusty ones like substances or toxic relationships. Rusty tools might get a job done: They dull the pain in the moment; but they wear down fast and leave you stuck.
Breaking free means sharpening new tools - learning strategies to handle tough emotions and tackling the real pain or trauma that drove you to those rusty tools. That’s how you rebuild strength and take back control.