Culture, Identity & Belonging

An important part of therapy is feeling understood by the person sitting opposite you. If you've grown up between different cultures, navigated conflicting expectations, or experienced what it can be like to be in the minority, it can be tiring to feel that you always have to explain that part of yourself.

For some people, working with a therapist who values cultural awareness can make it easier to feel comfortable and fully present. It can leave more space to focus on what has brought you to therapy, rather than having to explain the context around it.

As a person of colour myself, I understand what it can mean to navigate culture, difference and belonging in the UK. You can learn more about my cultural background here or reach out directly to Contact Me —>

No explanations, no judgement.

When everyone wants you to be someone different

Growing up between cultures can sometimes mean juggling different beliefs, values, and expectations. There can be pressure from family, community, or the society around you, while another part of you wants something different.

It can become difficult to know what you really want for yourself, and how you want to live your own life.

You deserve a space where you feel understood, and where you can explore your experiences with someone you trust. —> Get in touch.

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Different rules.

For many people from minority backgrounds, racism, prejudice, and bias can be part of everyday life. Sometimes they're obvious. Other times they're much more subtle, making them difficult to recognise or put into words.

These experiences can leave us feeling a deep sense of unfairness, anger and uncertainty around our place in the world. We might question whether it's safe to speak up, particularly when previous experiences have left us feeling dismissed, disbelieved or unfairly treated. Sometimes, staying silent can feel easier than risking being misunderstood all over again.

Whatever your experiences have been, they deserve to be taken seriously. —> Let’s talk.