Liz Maskew

You may be looking for therapy because anxiety, ADHD, trauma or the impact of difficult life experiences has left you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, struggling in relationships, feeling stuck in patterns you don't understand or carrying a sense that you should be coping better than you are.

If any of this sounds familiar, I'd like you to know that you don't have to make sense of it on your own.

Choosing a therapist can feel like a big step though and perhaps reading this is a first step, with the next being, whenever you're ready, arranging a free, no obligation introduction call.  The step after that would be simply to give it ago without any pressure.

Sometimes the thing that stops people coming to therapy is believing there's something wrong with them. Together, we'll explore a different possibility: that your thoughts, feelings and responses may make more sense than you've been led to believe. Often, the ways we struggle today began as ways of coping with experiences, relationships or situations that once felt overwhelming. What may now feel confusing, frustrating or exhausting often has a story behind it.

I offer trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming counselling for adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship difficulties and the lasting impact of trauma or challenging life experiences. Whether you have a diagnosis, are beginning to question whether ADHD might explain some of your experiences, or simply feel that you've spent years trying to hold everything together, therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect and begin making sense of what's happening beneath the surface.

My role isn't to tell you who you are or what's wrong with you. Instead, I'll work alongside you with curiosity, compassion and honesty as we explore how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel and respond to the world. Together we'll make sense of patterns that may once have protected you but no longer serve you, helping you respond to yourself with greater understanding rather than self-criticism.

My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit one particular model of therapy. I also believe that understanding ourselves isn't just about what's happening in our minds. It's about recognising how our relationships, experiences and our body's natural response to stress influence the way we experience life today. As we begin to understand these connections, many people find that shame starts to soften, self-compassion grows and change begins to feel possible.

Clients often tell me they appreciate having a therapist who explains things in a way that helps them finally make sense of themselves. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly where to start or worry about finding the right words. We'll work at a pace that feels right for you, building understanding together rather than rushing towards solutions.

For me, therapy is built on trust, openness and genuine human connection. I don't expect you to be perfect, and I don't believe in perfect therapists either. If I misunderstand something or get something wrong, I'll listen, be open about it and take responsibility. I believe these moments matter because therapy isn't about getting everything right; it's about creating a relationship where you feel safe enough to be yourself.

Over time, many people notice they feel less overwhelmed, more connected to themselves and better able to understand why they think, feel and respond the way they do. That understanding often becomes the foundation for building healthier relationships, regulating difficult emotions, making choices with greater confidence and creating meaningful, lasting change.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the first step is simply having a space where your experiences are met with curiosity, compassion and the belief that they deserve to be understood.

Choosing a therapist can feel like a big step. If you've recognised yourself in what you've read, perhaps this is the beginning of making sense of things in a different way. Whenever you're ready, I look forward to you getting in touch to chat through what your hopes might be.

I am pleased to be able to offer flexibility in frequency of sessions from single session, every week, every 2 weeks and monthly.  Please get in touch and we can discuss your individual needs further and tailor the support to you.

You may be coming to therapy because anxiety, ADHD, trauma, stress or difficult life experiences have left you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you're struggling in your relationships, constantly overthinking, finding yourself caught in the same patterns or wondering why you react the way you do, even when part of you knows you're safe. You may have spent years trying to hold everything together while quietly asking yourself, "Why do I feel like this?" or "Why does life seem harder for me than it does for everyone else?"

Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to make sense of it on your own.

My role is to help you gently untangle what's been happening so that, together, we can understand not only what you're experiencing, but why. Rather than seeing anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt or emotional distress as something that's "wrong" with you, we'll explore how your life experiences, relationships and the ways your mind and body have learned to respond to stress may be shaping how you feel today. Often, what feels confusing, frustrating or exhausting now once developed as a way of coping. When we understand the story behind those responses, they often begin to make much more sense.

I work in a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming way, supporting adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship difficulties and the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Whether you're living with a diagnosis, questioning whether ADHD or trauma may help explain some of your experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can help you better understand yourself and develop ways of responding that feel kinder and more supportive.

I believe therapy is built on trust, openness and genuine human connection. You don't need to have all the answers or worry about saying the "right" thing. You can come exactly as you are, with whatever you're carrying.

I'm not a perfect therapist because I'm a person first. If I misunderstand something or get something wrong, I'll be open about it, listen to your experience and take responsibility. I hope that creates a space where you feel able to be open and honest too, knowing you don't have to pretend or hide parts of yourself with me.

As we build understanding, we can begin to recognise the patterns that may no longer be serving you and explore new ways of responding that feel more supportive and aligned with the life you want to live. I believe lasting change doesn't come from fighting against yourself or trying to "fix" who you are. It begins with understanding yourself with curiosity and compassion.

Many clients tell me that one of the most powerful parts of therapy is realising that their thoughts, feelings and responses make sense. As understanding begins to replace shame, many people find they feel more able to navigate anxiety, regulate difficult emotions, build healthier relationships and reconnect with themselves. From that place of understanding, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.

You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. If you're curious about whether we might work well together, I'd be pleased to hear from you. Sometimes the first step isn't having all the answers—it's simply starting a conversation.