How I Can Help
I am based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire and offer sessions in your home, care setting, hospital, by telephone, or online—wherever you feel most comfortable, because I understand the mobility and transport challenges many older adults face.
I deliver psychotherapy tailored specifically for older adults and their families. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, health changes, or the challenges of caregiving, my aim is to make support accessible, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based therapies proven effective for this stage of life.
Depression, Anxiety, and Grief in Later Life
Many older adults experience depression, anxiety, or grief, often triggered by loss, health concerns, or major life transitions. These feelings may appear as fatigue, chronic pain, low mood, constant worry, or withdrawal from others. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these emotions and learn proven strategies to restore balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of meaning.
Dementia and Cognitive Changes
Living with memory loss or cognitive decline can be confusing, emotional, and at times frightening—both for the person experiencing it and their loved ones. Therapy offers gentle, structured support to help manage anxiety, frustration, and emotional adjustment, while preserving identity and dignity. For families, it can strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and ease the emotional strain of caregiving, helping everyone maintain connection and compassion in daily life.
Addiction and Compulsive Behaviours in Later Life
Difficulties with alcohol, medications, gambling, or other behaviours can emerge or resurface later in life, often in response to loneliness, pain, or significant change. Therapy helps identify underlying patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and regain control. Research shows that older adults often achieve strong outcomes from treatment, with noticeable improvements in wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning.
Chronic Illness and Adjustment
Chronic illness and pain can deeply affect mood, independence, and self-esteem. Therapy supports emotional adjustment by helping you process these challenges, manage stress, and maintain a sense of self. Together, we explore practical ways to live meaningfully and preserve quality of life—even when facing ongoing health concerns.
Family Support and Carer Guidance
Caring for a loved one can bring guilt, exhaustion, and conflict between your own needs and those you care for. Therapy provides a confidential space to talk openly, reduce stress, and strengthen emotional resilience. We’ll focus on communication, boundaries, and self-care—helping you manage caregiver stress, prevent burnout, and foster compassionate connection within the family.
How I Work
My approach begins with deep respect and empathy for the challenges of later life, combined with research-backed therapies proven effective for older adults. I value your time and commitment and focus on providing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes—while helping you rediscover meaning, purpose, and peace at this stage of life.
Evidence-Based Therapies I Use
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is an evidence-based approach shown to support older adults through depression, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, and addiction. Rather than struggling against what can’t be changed, ACT helps you find peace with your reality. From that place of acceptance, we clarify your values and priorities, building simple, practical ways to live a rich, meaningful life right now. Research shows that ACT can significantly reduce distress, improve coping, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Life Review Therapy
I am specially trained in Life Review Therapy, a structured method proven to reduce anxiety and depression in older adults. This approach supports reflection on life experiences to resolve past conflicts, find meaning, and strengthen psychological wellbeing. It is particularly helpful for:
Reinforcing personal identity and self-worth
Finding clarity and closure around difficult relationships or past events
Maintaining emotional balance and identity in mild-to-moderate cognitive decline
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy is a practical, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes strengths and possibilities for change. Instead of focusing on past difficulties, we work on small, achievable steps to improve your quality of life right now. This empowering approach helps older adults adapt to new life stages, rediscover hope, and build confidence—often with quick, meaningful results.