In-person and online support available
Online sessions available
Online sessions available
Adults & young people
Adults & young people
Free 15-minute consultation
Free 15-minute consultation
In-person coming soon
In-person coming soon
You Do Not Have to Hold Everything Alone
Personalised hypnotherapy and emotional support for adults and young people. I help you understand what’s beneath the struggles and find your footing again so that you or your young person can feel calmer, more confident and in control.
My approach is rooted in connection, curiosity, and acceptance… where every part of you is welcome.
Unsure what you need? Then get in touch and we can arrange a free conversation to talk about what’s going on and see whether Held Ground feels right for you.
Your journey
The Human Behind the Work
Over the past two decades, I have supported people across the criminal justice system, education and the charity sector; often working alongside those whose voices, experiences, or struggles have been misunderstood, dismissed or unseen.
One thing that this work has continually taught me, is that every person has a story that deserves to be heard. A story shaped by experiences, relationships, pain, hope, and survival, and every one of these story’s deserves to be met with compassion and genuine understanding. No one can be reduced to a label, a diagnosis, or difficult chapter in their life.
Alongside my professional background, I also bring lived experience into the work I do. Life has taken me down unexpected roads too, and I understand how deeply our experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Because of this, I meet people as people first; not as projects, not as problems, and not something to be fixed.
Finding Your Footing
…life feels a bit too heavy right now, or you’re standing at a crossroads without a map, whether that’s navigating big transitions as an adult, or trying to help a teenager make sense of an overwhelming world. Whether you’re a young person wrestling with academic pressure and identity, a parent seeking guidance for a struggling child, or an adult navigating a crisis, there’s space for all of it here.
You don’t need a rehearsed speech, a neat label, or the right words to walk through the door. Showing up as you are, with jumbled adult thoughts, or just a hunch that things could feel lighter, that’s a perfect starting point. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome exactly as you are.
What to expect
Whether you have questions, would like to book a session, or simply want to explore whether this feels like the right fit, you’re welcome to get in touch.
We’ll spend some time talking about what has brought you here, what you’re hoping for, and how Held Ground might be able to support you. There is no pressure and no expectation to have everything figured out.
Regardless of whether you have a package in mind or no idea where to start, together, we create an approach that reflects your individual needs, experiences, and goals. Sessions are shaped around you, not the other way around.
At a pace that feels right for you, we gently explore and review what needs attention, creating space for greater understanding, emotional wellbeing, self trust, and meaningful change.
Who Gets Left Behind? Why I think our education system is failing the future generations and what that can mean for any young person. I just wanted to express and clarify a few matters. Yes, I am a big believer that there are many routes to future aspirations or goals for people; that SATs, GCSEs,…
Against the tide of avoidance and toxic positivity… because the goal isn’t to stop the waves, but to help young people find their feet. When we see a child or teenager appearing overwhelmed by emotions, it can be difficult to know what to do. Perhaps it leads to a reaction inside of us, as the…
A Story of Anxiety, Safety, and the Unknown. An Edwardian stone house rested at the end of a lane, nestled amongst weathered trees. A magnificent emerald-green wooden door sat centrally between two large bay windows. On either side of this door rested two crumbling stone walls, and on the right-hand side, a brass doorbell glistened….
Arrange a First Conversation
Professional Standards
