A calm place to talk and start to feel more like yourself

If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or simply “not you,” you don’t have to carry it alone.

Maybe you’ve been overthinking everything, feeling on edge, snapping more than you mean to, or struggling to switch your mind off. Many people feel this way at different points in life and it can be exhausting. Counselling offers a confidential, supportive space to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward, at your pace.

You might be feeling…

There are times when life feels heavy, even if, on the outside, things “should” be fine. You might recognise yourself in some of these:

• Constant worry, tension, or a busy mind that won’t settle
• Feeling low, flat, or tearful
• Stress, burnout, anger, or irritability
• Feeling stuck in procrastination or impulsive habits
• Struggles in relationships with partners, family, teenagers, or ageing parents
• Loss, bereavement, mid‑life changes, or retirement challenges
• Confidence or self‑esteem taking a hit
• Post‑natal low mood
• Questions about ADHD and how it may be affecting your life

When your mind gets “stuck”. Rumination and intrusive thoughts are common, and not a sign you’re broken

Many people who come to therapy describe their mind looping: replaying conversations, scanning for what could go wrong, or getting caught in “What if…?” thinking. This is often called rumination (overthinking in circles).

You might also experience intrusive thoughts. These are sudden, unwanted thoughts or images that feel upsetting or out of character. A key thing to know is this: having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you want it, and it doesn’t say anything about your character. It usually says more about stress, anxiety, or the mind trying (unhelpfully) to find certainty.

Some people also worry they might have OCD because the thoughts feel persistent and distressing, or because they find themselves checking, seeking reassurance, or trying to “fix” the feeling. Whatever label fits (or doesn’t), you deserve support that helps you feel safer in your own mind.

How counselling can help

Counselling won’t erase your past or magically remove every difficult feeling but it can help you:

• Understand what’s driving the anxiety, low mood, or stuck patterns
• Build self‑awareness and self‑compassion (without judgement)
• Feel less alone with what you’re carrying
• Find relief in the present, and, if you choose, make sense of how your history links to today
• Try new ways of responding to thoughts, feelings, and relationships, in a safe space

What working together is like

My style is warm, empathic, and collaborative. We can focus on the here and now to help you feel steadier, and we can also explore your past if that feels useful. I draw on different therapeutic approaches because there isn’t a one‑size‑fits‑all way to help. You’ll have choice and control in the pace and direction we take.

Practical details (fees & locations)

Session length: 50 minutes

Fee: £95 per session

Locations: Finchley Central & Golders Green

Next steps

If any of this resonates, you’re very welcome to get in touch. We can have a brief, no‑obligation conversation about what you’d like help with and whether counselling with me feels like the right fit.

Contact

Phone: 07713 949 738
Email: lynda@henleytherapy.com