Liessa Callaghan

I have availability Mondays to Thursdays between 9.00am and 8.30pm.

Wanting change

From the outside, you seem capable and confident, and in many ways, you are. You manage at work, show up in relationships, and do what's expected of you.

But inside, something doesn鈥檛 feel right. Maybe you鈥檝e been feeling anxious or low. Perhaps your confidence has slipped, or you鈥檝e noticed patterns repeating in relationships. For example, you might find it hard to trust, feel like a 'bad' parent, or your ongoing support is taken for granted by friends and family. You might have experienced trauma or, just have a persistent sense that something is wrong.

Echoes from the past

Sometimes the roots of our feelings run deeper than we realise. You may not think of your experiences as 'trauma', but the body remembers what the mind had to suppress in order to cope. Over time, this can show up as, depression or anxiety, people-pleasing, difficulty trusting others or a constant sense of not being 'enough'.

It can also appear as physical symptoms, such as, migraines/tension headaches, digestive issues, tense muscles or unexplained chronic pain. You don鈥檛 have to make sense of it all before starting therapy. What matters is finding a space where you can be heard.

Life can be different

I can't promise to take your problems away. A good start is to share how you are feeling. The experience of being heard and accepted can make you feel lighter. It is not about changing you, it is about understanding and accepting who you really are. Over time, clients I have worked with have reported that over time they feel kinder towards themselves and less prone to rumination, overthinking, and self blame.

In summary, this work often brings gentle but meaningful changes. You may begin to:

• Trusting your feelings/instincts
• Notice patterns in your thinking and relationships without shame or self-blame
• Soften your relationship with that critical inner voice
• Feel safer in relationships to express your needs and boundaries
• Relax about how you relate to others and enjoy your close relationships

What Therapy with Me Is Like

You鈥檙e welcome to show up exactly as you are. That is enough, and I will meet you there. However you arrive, we鈥檒l work with it together.

Some weeks, you might want to share what鈥檚 been happening day-to-day or explore a relationship in more depth. Other weeks, we might slow right down and notice how your body carries what you鈥檝e been through, perhaps in the way your breath changes, or how your shoulders lift without you realising.

All of these could be subtle signs of past coping mechanisms echoing in the present moment and noticing them together can open the door to understanding them with more care and compassion.

Who I Work With

I work with adults and young people (16+) in-person in Epsom and Banstead, and online across the UK.

I have particular experience supporting people with:

• Childhood trauma, neglect, and abuse (including subtle and emotional abuse)
• Relationship and attachment difficulties
• Life transitions and identity shifts
• Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
• Neurodiversity and self-exploration

I am a registered member of the 麻豆原创, work to their ethical guidelines, and have regular supervision. I also undertake ongoing professional development to deepen and strengthen my practice.

Getting Started

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you鈥檙e not sure where to begin. You don鈥檛 need the perfect words, only a willingness to explore what鈥檚 going on for you.

I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of whether this feels like the right space for you.

馃摡 Contact me to arrange your consultation

馃摓 We鈥檒l have a short call to talk about what鈥檚 bringing you here

馃泲锔� If it feels right, we鈥檒l arrange weekly 50-minute sessions 鈥� online or in-person

馃挵 Fees: 拢50鈥撀�65 per session, payable weekly.

馃摟 Email: perspectivescounsellingservice@gmail.com

馃摓 Call/Text: 07533 698084

You don鈥檛 have to figure this out alone. If you鈥檙e ready to take the first step, I鈥檇 love to hear from you.