Beneath the Canopy Therapy
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY IN Leamington Spa, Warwickshire & online
Welcome to
Beneath the Canopy Therapy
Therapy for women.
Together on the outside, struggling on the inside.
A space for you to feel seen, understood, and supported.
I work with women who feel like swans — calm and composed on the surface, yet paddling furiously just to stay afloat. You've always been sensitive, feeling things deeply, but somewhere along the way you learned that being strong and capable was safe. Now you're the one everyone leans on, but anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt are bubbling up beneath the surface.
Maybe you're burnt out, juggling endless responsibilities, feeling paralysed by anxiety, or carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or loss. Your emotions feel overwhelming, and you're exhausted from holding it all together. You might worry that something is wrong with you. Or perhaps you just want to feel better in yourself and rediscover your identity.
Here's what I know: These patterns have roots in early experiences. There's often a little girl who was sensitive and felt deeply, but who wasn't allowed to be a little girl, or to be seen or heard. A little girl who learned that to be accepted it was safer to care for others than have needs of her own. She grew up believing her sensitivity was too much, so she became strong and independent instead.
I offer a space to slow down and explore what's beneath the surface. Together, we'll untangle what you can't let go of, understand how that sensitive little girl became the strong woman who can't stop, and help you respond to yourself with compassion. You'll ease the weight, reclaim your sensitivity as strength, and find the confidence to live authentically — not just survive.
About me
Hello, I’m Kim — an integrative therapist passionate about supporting women who carry everything - the ones who hold it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed inside. I know how relentless the pressure can feel, how easily masking becomes second nature (“I’m fine!”), and how heavy it is to keep going when no one really sees you (while also feeling anxious when someone does see you, bit of a mind frazzle?).
My own therapy journey began in my teens but often felt surface-level. Everything changed after a year marked by trauma and loss. I experienced burnout and then a breakdown. I realised I was living with a lot of heaviness and somewhere along the way had lost myself. I made a lot of changes in my life and started to find myself and my authenticity, and therapy was a big part of that.
A huge part of my journey came through inner child work. High-functioning patterns often have roots in early childhood, and exploring those tender places — though deeply vulnerable — held the key to understanding and shifting many of my struggles. That work was life-changing. Today, I live with a deeper sense of peace in who I am and how I want to live my life, and
I’m passionate about offering that same possibility to my clients.
With over 15 years’ experience in a demanding corporate career, I also understand the unique pressures of high-functioning
environments, and how exhausting it can be to keep pushing through alone.
I know it can feel like a big step to get in touch, so I offer a 20 minute chat to see if working with me feels right for you. You're worth support too.
"I understand now that I'm not a mess, but a deeply feeling person in a messy world. I explain that now, when someone asks me why I cry so often, I say, 'for the same reason I laugh so often - because I'm paying attention".
Glennon Doyle.
What We Might Work On
Connecting with Your Inner Child
Inner child work can be the key to unlocking what’s happening in the present. The pressure to hold it all together — to be responsible, to care for others while coping alone - often has roots in early experiences. Together, we gently get to know your inner child, explore how your beginnings shape your life today, offering nurture and support to the parts of you that were once unseen, unheard, or hurt.
Feeling Burnt Out, Overwhelmed, or Like You’re Masking
When life feels relentless - carrying the constant and ever-growing mental load - therapy offers space to pause. Together, we explore what’s driving you to hold so much, resist support and explore how you can make changes that help you feel freer to find a way to meet your own needs and allow the mask to soften.
Anxiety, Self-Criticism, and Shame
Beneath anxious thoughts, and your inner critic, there is often deep shame and fear — of failing, being rejected, or it can be a sign you’re not living in line with your values. Together, we uncover what’s underneath, helping you respond to yourself with curiosity and compassion so that you no longer feel gripped by anxiety.
Struggling with People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Boundaries
We explore the roots of saying yes when you want to say no, the drive to overachieve, and the search for validation. By understanding where these patterns began, we can create space for self-worth, autonomy, and boundaries that honour you.
Navigating Change
Change can bring up so much and be a huge trigger, especially for high functioning and highly sensitive women. Through career shifts, motherhood, perimenopause, brain fog, or other life transitions, we explore what change has brought up for you, who you are and who you’re becoming, helping you reconnect with your authentic self.
Grief and Loss
We hold space for grief in all its forms – bereavement, miscarriage, endings and life transitions — helping you make sense of the emotions that arise.
Often as we get into our work together, particularly if we're working through themes of early experiences and family dynamics, grief will arise as you start to notice how patterns have shown up throughout your life and the impact that's had on you. This is a normal part of the process and we will hold space for this.
How I Work
Collaborative, Curious, and Attuned
My approach is guided by warmth, compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and a deep attunement. I’ll meet you where you are and together, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface — not just what you’re saying, but what I’m hearing and noticing: the patterns, experiences, and fears shaping your life — while also acknowledging your resilience and strength.
We may use creativity, metaphor, and nervous-system awareness, as your body often tells us things words cannot. This helps you understand yourself more deeply, notice patterns with curiosity instead of frustration, and attune to your own needs, feelings, and responses.
My approach is about depth and understanding, not quick fixes, to help you build a better understanding of yourself, gain insight and clarity, and meaningful shifts over time.
Transformation begins when we feel safe enough to explore our inner world in ways we’ve never allowed ourselves before, and I offer that safety to you.
I also recognise from my own experience that looking after yourself during therapy is crucial. Together, we’ll build what I call your scaffolding: your personal infrastructure that keeps you upright when things feel tough. This scaffolding supports you during our work together — and beyond.
Qualifications & Experience
I’m a fully trained and experienced trauma-informed Integrative Therapist with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). My approach is shaped by additional training in perinatal mental health and inner child work.
You and your experiences are unique, and I ground my practice in a person-centred approach while drawing from a range of therapeutic models, including psychodynamic & attachment, humanistic, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This flexible approach allows me to respond to your individual needs, so all parts of yourself can be seen, understood, and held.
I’ve spent over 18 years working in high-pressure corporate environments and in the third sector, which gives me insight into the pressures women face and the challenges of carrying it all. I continue to develop my skills through ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
Memberships & Professional Standards
As an NCPS-accredited counsellor, I follow a strict code of ethics, ensuring client welfare, confidentiality, and professional integrity. For more information, visit the website.
My location
I work from Leamington Spa, and see clients from Warwick, Coventry, and the surrounding Warwickshire areas. Full location details will be shared when we arrange our counselling sessions.
In addition to face-to-face therapy, I also offer online sessions via Zoom, making support accessible to clients across Warwickshire and beyond. Contact me to find out more about how online therapy works.
Sessions & Fees
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to connect, hear a little about what’s going on for you, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
Sessions are 50 minutes and are available in person in Leamington Spa (CV32) or online via Zoom. The fee is £65 per session.
I have a 48-hour cancellation policy, and payment is made by bank transfer in advance of the session.
As a working parent and all-round life juggler, I understand that things happen — if you need to reschedule or explore alternative arrangements, I always ask that you contact me as soon as possible so we can find a solution.
Get in touch
Booking a Session
To arrange a session, please fill out the contact form or email me.
Whether you have questions or are ready to book, reaching out is simple, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
I aim to respond within 24–48 hours.
Confidentiality
All sessions are confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
FAQs
Every person is unique, and it really depends on what you’re looking for. The best way to find out is to speak with a few therapists, share what’s brought you to consider therapy, and notice how it feels to talk with them. Pay attention to whether the person, the connection, and their approach feel right for you — that sense of fit is often the best guide. I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to see if working together feels a right fit - feel free to reach out for a chat.
A mix of conversation, reflection, and sometimes creative or body-based exercises. Sessions move at your pace, focused on what matters most to you.
It varies - some shifts happen quickly, others take longer. Especially when exploring early wounds, trauma, or deep patterns, we move at a pace that feels right for you. You’re in charge of your journey.
We focus on uncovering what’s beneath the surface – the patterns, fears, and inner conflicts driving your struggles — rather than just coping strategies.
Only if and when you’re ready. We explore childhood and past experiences gently, focusing on what matters to your present life.
I bring both professional training and lived experience. I understand what it’s like to appear together while carrying inner struggles and patterns that quietly shape your life.
What approaches do you use?
Integrative and flexible: person-centred, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, inner child work, and creativity-based methods — always tailored to your needs.
Will I have to confront things I’m not ready for?
No. We work collaboratively, creating space to explore what’s possible for you while keeping you safe and supported.
How is this collaborative?
Therapy is a partnership. Your insights and experiences guide the process, while my attuned presence helps you notice, understand, and respond to yourself in new ways — developing your own attunement over time.
Can therapy help with anxiety, self-criticism, or burnout?
Yes. We uncover the fears and patterns that fuel these struggles, helping you respond with curiosity, compassion, and steadiness rather than frustration.
What if I feel stuck between sessions?
Feeling stuck is normal. We’ll explore these moments in therapy and develop ways to notice and respond with care and understanding.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything shared is confidential, except in situations required by law. Trust and safety are central to our work together.
Women’s Circles – The Canopy
I’m a passionate believer in the power of women coming together, supporting one another, and connecting in meaningful ways. I am the founder of The Canopy, a monthly women’s circle in Leamington Spa, UK.
In my clinical work, I see many women feeling isolated and lonely, wondering if they’re the only ones struggling. Circles are beautifully empowering because they highlight both our uniqueness and our shared connectedness.
If we are currently working together and you’d like to attend, please have a chat with me first.
