Feeling Overwhelmed by University Life?

The transition from school to university can feel like a shock to the system. Suddenly, you’re expected to manage:

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• Academic pressure and fear of failure

• Being away from home for the first time

• Loneliness, homesickness, or social anxiety

• Financial pressures and adult responsibilities

• Questions about identity, belonging, and purpose

• The weight of perfectionism and high self-expectations

• Relationship struggles or difficulties forming new friendships

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Many students carry these things silently, feeling like they should be coping better or not wanting to worry family or friends. But therapy offers you a space where you don’t have to pretend to be fine.

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I Understand the Pressures You’re Under

With several years of experience working in the higher education environment, I’ve seen first-hand how tough university life can be. Expectations are higher. Support structures are looser. And the emotional load is often heavier than students anticipated.

I also understand that many students don’t fit the traditional stereotype. Whether you're:

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• A first-generation university student

• Balancing work, studies, and caring responsibilities

• Dealing with neurodivergence, mental health diagnoses, or trauma

• Simply unsure if you're in the right place or doing the right thing

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…you deserve support that meets you where you are.

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Therapy Can Help You:

• Process difficult emotions like anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt

• Develop coping strategies for academic pressure and performance anxiety

• Build resilience without pushing yourself to burnout

• Explore questions around identity, direction, and purpose

• Improve your confidence and emotional self-awareness​

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My approach is always person-centred, meaning we go at your pace. You’re not expected to have the “right words” or a clear goal. Just bring yourself—I’ll meet you there.