I want my life back.
If life has started to feel smaller, harder or less like your own, let's see if we can get things moving again.
This might sound familiar.
- Maybe you've stopped doing things you used to enjoy.
- Maybe your confidence has taken a knock.
- Maybe you've started avoiding things you never used to think twice about.
- Maybe you've been telling yourself for months that things will get better on their own.
- Maybe you're fed up of feeling like this.
- Maybe you're tired of going round in circles.
- Maybe you don't feel like yourself anymore.
You don't need to tick every box.
But if some of this feels familiar, you're probably in the right place.
Sometimes it looks like this...
You keep thinking things will improve once work settles down.
Or after the kids are older.
Or after this stressful patch is over.
But somehow life keeps getting smaller.
You stop doing things you used to enjoy.
You lose confidence.
Before long, you're getting through the day rather than properly living it.
That's often the point people get in touch.
You've had enough of feeling stuck.
Maybe you've lost confidence.
Maybe you've stopped doing things you used to enjoy.
Maybe life feels harder than it used to.
Maybe you've spent months telling yourself things will improve on their own.
Whatever's brought you here, you know something needs to change.
The work we do is about getting you back to living your life.
The people I tend to help best
By the time people get in touch, they've usually been struggling for a while.
Not necessarily people in crisis.
Not necessarily people who have completely fallen apart.
Just people who know life isn't where they want it to be.
- People whose confidence has taken a knock.
- People who feel stuck.
- People who are tired of going round in circles.
- People who want things to be different.
A bit about me
Over the last two decades I've worked in the NHS, policing and social care, supporting people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
Over the last three years I've also worked as a therapist.
Looking back, the work I've enjoyed most has never been about giving advice or analysing every detail of somebody's past.
It's been helping people move forward.
Helping them rebuild confidence.
Helping them do things they thought they couldn't do.
Helping them get back to being themselves.
I run a small private practice alongside my NHS role and only work with a limited number of clients at any one time.
Some of the things clients tell me
- I don't feel like myself anymore.
- I'm sick of feeling like this.
- I can't switch off.
- Everything feels like hard work.
- My confidence is shot.
- I just want things to go back to normal.
- I want my life back.
What to expect
Initial consultation
An unhurried conversation about what's actually going on. No script, no pressure to continue afterwards.
Ongoing sessions
Around 50 minutes, evenings only. Most people start weekly so things start shifting, then move to fortnightly as things feel more settled. Online, in person in Maghull, or a mix of both.
Easing off
Once everyday life feels more like your own again, sessions usually space out to monthly. A quiet check-in, kept for as long as it's useful.
What changed for them.
“I can't find the words to thank Adam enough. My sessions have been invaluable to me. I have so much more confidence in myself and my anxiety is no longer taking control of my life.”
A common theme
The people I work with often tell me they feel more like themselves again.
They start doing things they had stopped doing.
Their confidence improves.
Life feels bigger, easier and more enjoyable than it did when they first got in touch.
Straightforward, evening clinic.
Most people work over roughly 8 to 12 sessions, often weekly at first, moving to fortnightly as things settle, and sometimes monthly for ongoing support. The pace is set around you, with progress reviewed openly as we go. Nothing to commit to upfront.
Between sessions
You can access some guided audio and short notes to help settle in the evenings, or when everything feels a bit much. Nothing is required. They're there if and when they're useful.
A few things people often ask.
What actually happens in the first session?+
A relaxed conversation about what's been going on and what you'd like to be different. There's nothing to prepare and you don't have to share anything you don't want to. By the end, we'll both know if it feels right.
What if I don't really know what to say?+
That's normal. Most people arrive without a neat way of putting it. A lot of the early work is just finding words for what's going on. I'll help with that.
Do I have to talk about my past?+
Only as much as feels useful. The work is future-focused: more time on what helps things settle than on rehearsing the worst of it. Your history matters as context, not as homework.
Do sessions always include guided relaxation?+
Most sessions after the initial consultation do. It's a calm, focused time to help you settle and quiet your thoughts. A lot of people find it the most helpful part. It's a normal part of the session, not the main event.
What does the guided relaxation feel like?+
Closer to deeply relaxed and absorbed than anything mystical. Similar to that drifting state just before sleep. You're aware the whole time, in control the whole time, and free to open your eyes whenever you like.
What if I struggle to relax?+
Most people who come here do. You don't need to be good at relaxing for this to help. That's often the point. We go at a pace that suits you.
Is online therapy actually effective?+
Yes, and for many people it's the easier option. Sessions run over Google Meet, and a lot of people prefer doing this from somewhere they already feel settled.
How many sessions do people usually have?+
Most people work over roughly 8 to 12 sessions. Often weekly at first so things start shifting, then fortnightly as things settle. Some choose to continue monthly for ongoing support. The pace is set around you, and progress is reviewed openly so you stay in charge.
What if I'm sceptical about therapy?+
Useful, honestly. Scepticism tends to keep things realistic. You don't need to buy into anything, only to notice whether things start moving.
Can I contact you between sessions?+
Yes. By WhatsApp, text, or the contact form for anything practical. Replies are usually within 24 hours. Please note this isn't a crisis service.
Is this suitable if things have been difficult for a long time?+
Often, yes. That's a lot of the work I do. If it isn't the right fit, I'll say so honestly and point you toward something that is.
If it's been going on a while, it's probably time.
An initial consultation is a quiet way to find out whether it's a fit. No pressure to continue afterwards.