

Therapy For Therapists - supporting those who support others...
Therapists,
Are you feeling emotionally drained at the end of your workday?
Do you ever worry that your personal struggles are creeping into your client work?
Are you finding it difficult to maintain clear emotional boundaries with clients?
Do you wish you had a safe space to process your own "stuff", without feeling like you need to ‘hold it all together'?
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At Small Steps Counselling, I offer supportive, dedicated space for therapists to process their personal struggles, prevent practitioner burnout and strengthen their personal and professional resilience. ​​
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Supporting Therapists in Their Personal Journey
What I offer is personal counselling for therapists – not professional supervision. Our sessions focus on supporting YOU through your personal experiences.
The Unique Challenges We Face
As therapists, we're pretty good at supporting others. We listen deeply, hold space compassionately and guide our clients through some of their toughest, most vulnerable moments. But what about us? What happens when the weight of our work starts to feel too heavy or when our personal struggles begin to bubble up alongside our professional responsibilities?
I completely relate to those feeling and uncertainty. I've been there myself. Many times.
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The truth is; being a therapist is emotionally demanding work. We absorb stories of pain, trauma and loss daily. And, while we're trained to be resilient, we're still human. Our own unresolved experiences, past traumas and wounds and current life challenges don't magically disappear just because we've chosen a helping profession.
Why Personal Therapy Matters for Therapists
Seeking therapy - as a therapist - isn't a sign of weakness, deficiency or inability. It's a sign of intention, motivation and wisdom.
When we invest in our own personal learning, growth and healing, we become:
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More authentic in our professional practice
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Better at maintaining clear personal and professional boundaries
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More resilient to compassion fatigue and burnout
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More deeply present with our clients
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Clearer about our own mental and emotional landscape
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Personal therapy helps us understand ourselves more deeply. It's a chance to process our own experiences, unpack our unhelpful patterns and habits, and develop greater emotional capacity and intelligence. And let's be real here – greater control of our emotions benefits not just us, but everyone we interact with, both personally and professionally.
A Genuine Space for Growth
The guiding motivation for seeking support with me at Small Steps Counselling is to ensure you can continue practicing ethically, effectively and sustainably. I want you to enjoy your work and achieve career longevity.
Therapy with me is about learning to understand yourself more fully, processing your unresolved experiences, developing your resilience, building on your strengths and creating the life you want to live. Whether you're navigating past traumas, battling current challenges or simply seeking deeper self-awareness, Small Steps is a space dedicated to you and your growth.
Think of it as professional development - for your whole self.
Ready to take the next step?
You're spending your days supporting others through their most difficult moments. But now it's time to invest in your own personal healing and journey.
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Let's Connect
If therapy for therapists resonates for you and you'd like some personal support, please take the next step and book your Intake Counselling Session. Together, we can explore how this journey will support you in creating the balance, clarity and transformation you desire and deserve.
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​I'm here to help you find your footing again and I’ll support you every step of the way.
Because even therapists need someone to talk to sometimes!
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- Small Steps, Big Breakthroughs -

Why Choose Small Steps Counselling?
At Small Steps the support you receive is:
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Individually tailored to your specific needs
Centred on your overall growth and wellbeing
Integrative, eclectic and collaborative in approach
Nonjudgemental, inclusive, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed
Welcoming, affirming and safe for LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse individuals
Delivered by a qualified, registered and experienced Counsellor
Support Areas may include...
Exploring emotional /behavioural Triggers
Addressing trauma (lived experience or vicarious)
Boundary setting
Overcoming low mood, depression or apathy
Developing your self-awareness & confidence
Processing transference / countertransference
Minimising Anxiety, Stress, Tension or overwhelm
self-care & burnout prevention
Managing isolation or lack of support
Addressing Perfectionism or fear of failure
Enhancing your competence, strengths & resilience
Identity, self-discovery or diversity issues
Calming, coping skills & emotion regulationStrategies
Ethical dilemmas or professional conduct

Client Stories...
(For privacy and confidentiality reasons - names, ages and client stories are fictionalised examples of real cases)Â
Therapist Services...


