Corrina Wooldridge

Does this sound familiar?

You may look like you're coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself.

Perhaps your mind rarely switches off. You put pressure on yourself to get things "right", worry about disappointing people or have a harsh inner critic telling you you're not good enough. You might also find yourself people-pleasing, avoiding conflict or worrying about being judged.

Therapy offers a space where you don't have to perform, have all the answers or hold everything together alone.

When the past is still affecting the present

Sometimes the way we feel about ourselves today makes more sense when we understand what we've experienced.

Difficult childhood experiences and relationships can shape how we see ourselves, what we expect from others and the ways we've learnt to protect ourselves.

You might fear rejection, struggle with boundaries, put other people's needs before your own or repeat relationship patterns you don't fully understand.

Therapy can help you make sense of where these patterns came from with curiosity rather than judgement, creating the possibility of responding differently now.

How therapy can help

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, harsh self-criticism, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, low mood, the impact of difficult childhood experiences, work-related pressure and burnout.

You may also be successful in your career or hold a lot of responsibility yet privately struggle with self-doubt or imposter feelings and find it difficult to switch off.

Together, we can explore where certain beliefs and patterns came from, notice what keeps them going today and find different ways of responding when difficult thoughts or feelings show up.

Over time, this can help you respond to yourself with greater compassion, set boundaries with less guilt, tolerate not getting everything right and make choices based more on what matters to you than fear or other people's expectations.

Patterns that have developed over many years don't have to define your future.

Men's mental health

I have a particular interest in supporting men who may be used to coping, providing, solving problems or keeping things going for everyone else.

Struggling doesn't always look like falling apart. You might still be working and managing everyday life while privately feeling anxious, irritable, disconnected, overwhelmed or exhausted.

If you've become used to pushing feelings down and getting on with things, it can be difficult to recognise when they're beginning to take a toll. What hasn't been expressed may instead show up as irritability, withdrawal, feeling disconnected or simply a sense that you're not quite yourself.

You may be dealing with work pressure, imposter feelings, burnout or relationship difficulties, or simply feel that carrying everything alone is becoming too much.

I also support men affected by a partner's difficult or traumatic pregnancy or birth. Watching someone you love go through a frightening experience while feeling unable to protect or help them can leave its own emotional impact.

You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what's wrong or having the right words. Therapy gives you somewhere to put some of that weight down, and we can make sense of what's happening together.

Couples therapy

You may still love each other but feel as though you've lost some of the closeness you once had. Perhaps you've become distant, communication has become difficult or you feel more like housemates than partners.

Life transitions can also change a relationship. Becoming parents, changes in work or family life, children growing up or simply the pressures of everyday life can leave couples wondering where their connection went.

Perhaps conversations quickly become arguments, one of you withdraws while the other tries harder to be heard, or you repeatedly find yourselves having different versions of the same disagreement.

Couples therapy gives you space to slow these patterns down and explore what's happening underneath them, and what each of you is feeling, needing or trying to protect.

The aim isn't to decide who is right or wrong, but to help you understand yourselves, each other and your relationship more deeply, communicate more openly and explore how you might begin rebuilding connection or trust.

My approach

I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together, and I aim to offer a warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental space.

Depending on what you need, I draw upon Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic approaches. My couple’s work is also informed by Gottman Method therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Sometimes understanding why we feel or behave in a particular way is important. At other times, understanding why isn't enough and we need to find a different way of responding in the present. Therapy can make room for both.

We'll work collaboratively to find an approach that feels meaningful and useful to you.

Face-to-face and online therapy

I offer face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy in Leamington Spa and Warwick, as well as online sessions across the UK.

My location is convenient for people living or working in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Whitnash, Heathcote, Lillington, Cubbington and surrounding areas of Warwickshire.

Taking the first step

You don't need to wait until things become unbearable before reaching out. You may simply know that something isn't working anymore and you'd like things to feel different.

I offer a free initial consultation call so we can briefly talk about what's bringing you to therapy, answer any questions and see whether you feel comfortable talking with me.

There's no obligation to book a session afterwards.

If you'd like to arrange a consultation, you're very welcome to get in touch.

Warmly,

Corrina

• In-person and online therapy sessions cost £75 per hour for Individuals and £95 per hour for Couples

Therapy sessions are offered on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Daytime and evening weekday and weekend appointments are available.

I offer reduced rate therapy for individual students and those on a low income, starting from £55 per session. Please do not hesitate to ask about concession rates if you are a student or in receipt of benefits. 

Online counselling can offer the same depth and support as in-person therapy, with the added flexibility to meet from a place and time that suits you. If you're curious about online therapy, I offer a free 25 minute intro session via zoom, so you can see if it feels right for you. Please don't hesitate to ask me about this. 

My main areas of focus are anxiety, trauma (particularly the lasting impact of childhood trauma and adverse early experiences), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in working with clients who live with a harsh inner critic and thoughts of 'not being good enough'; and I support them in developing greater self-acceptance and compassion.

I also have extensive experience supporting people through work-related stress, burnout, and performance pressures. Having previously worked in retail and financial management, I understand the realities of corporate environments and how professional demands can affect mental health and wellbeing.

I am particularly passionate about men’s mental health, and I have successfully worked with many male clients, helping them to explore emotions, relationships, and personal challenges in a safe, supportive space. I also enjoy working with students and young adults, who may be navigating life transitions, academic pressures, or identity struggles.

My approach is warm, open, and down-to-earth. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles or self-doubt, I’ll work alongside you to help you make sense of your experiences and move towards lasting change.