Stephanie Queen

As a therapist, my main goal is to make sure you feel seen, heard, and understood, allowing for the possibility of meaningful change. For many people, starting therapy feels like a big step. It might even be something you have been meaning to do for a while but keep putting off. Whilst it's normal and natural to worry, in my experience, therapy often becomes a comforting and encouraging space. 

Prior to becoming a therapist, my background was in training and development, particularly mental health, corporate wellbeing, and management training, predominantly working with clients in the media industry. I therefore understand the demands and challenges of both creative and corporate environments, and the impact work can have on our levels of anxiety and overwhelm. Therapy has the power to create change in both our personal and professional lives; as we evolve internally, our external circumstances often reflect this growth.

Often, we only tune into our physical and emotional state when we’re overwhelmed by chronic dysregulation and discomfort. This predisposition makes it challenging to live thoughtfully rather than reactively. Yet, living on autopilot gradually erodes our sense of agency, fostering feelings of hopelessness and self-doubt. Navigating the world with a loud and negative inner dialogue is exhausting. It can be extremely worthwhile to become more familiar with this inner voice and learn to respond to it compassionately. 

When you work with me, we will spend time considering what it means to be you, and reflect on unhelpful behavioural patterns and coping strategies, all of which will guide us to more fulfilling and helpful ways of managing life’s challenges.This work aids understanding about the limiting beliefs you might hold about yourself and how they have been formed. This process can have a profound impact on the relationship we have with ourselves and those around us. 

As an integrative practitioner, I am guided by the idea that no single approach to therapy that works best for everyone. Broadly speaking, my way of working has been influenced by psychotherapeutic theories, and evidence-based techniques. I am particularly interested in and informed by the following:-

Psychodynamic Theory: I'm interested in exploring how early relationships and experiences shape adult attachment patterns. Understanding these influences not only sheds light on your relationship with others but also on the one you have with yourself. 

Existential Therapy: I integrate a philosophical perspective into our sessions, exploring your unique interpretation of life, the world, and yourself. Drawing from existential philosophy, I believe that a meaningful life entails taking ownership of our choices, thereby granting us increased agency over our lives.

Trauma-Informed Work: I have completed extensive additional training in trauma and work in a trauma-informed way. I understand the complex impact trauma has on a person's ability to cope and how they make sense of the world around them. The emphasis is on guiding you to process any trauma you’ve experienced but only ever in a safe and steady way.

Neuroscience-informed and Body Based Approaches: Often, when we find ourselves consistently operating from a state of heightened activation and dysregulation, we tend to dwell primarily in our minds, disconnected from our bodily sensations. However, delving into the physiological responses elicited by our emotional triggers can equip us with the tools needed for improved regulation.

Working Relationally: A strong therapeutic relationship can be extremely nourishing and reparative. I work relationally and the focus is on building warm and genuine relationships with my clients, enabling us to navigate gentle challenges together.

I practise in an inclusive way that values diversity across age, race, background, gender, sexuality, and relationship styles. I have significant experience supporting neurodivergent clients and work in a neuro-affirmative way. 

Free 30-minute initial online session