Helping you to heal from emotionally immature people.
Sarah* came to therapy because she was struggling with her relationship with her mother. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it but whenever she went to see her mother, she came away feeling like something had been taken away from her.
No one else quite seemed to understand what she was going through as even her siblings didn’t seem to feel the same way. Often feeling like the “black sheep” of the family, Sarah's decisions were constantly questioned, like she wasn’t capable of doing anything without her mother’s prior approval.
Sarah felt guilty for resenting her mother. Her mum had physically been there for her when she was growing up - she had always cooked tea after school, took Sarah to activities and after-school clubs, and did the best she could with the resources she had, but there was something missing in their relationship.
Let me tell you about Sarah…
Does this sound familiar?
Do you feel depleted and drained after spending time with your parent?
Does a conversation with them leave you feeling not good enough?
Do you struggle with resentment for a parent that you also love?
Sarah was at the end of her tether, and her relationships with her partner and children were suffering as a result.
After working with Sarah;
She is now able to attend family functions happy and excited to see other family members and comes away feeling proud and confident.
She is able to maintain a relationship with her mother, without letting it consume her and take over her life.
She is self-assured and unshaken by her mother’s remarks - living life on her own terms.
Her mental well-being is healthy and is no longer dependent on interactions with her mother.
Sarah’s mother displayed classic signs of emotional immaturity.
Unfortunately, you cannot control an emotionally immature person, all you can do is control how you respond and how you manage the relationship. I helped Sarah to build a healthy relationship with her mum AND protect her own mental well-being, and I can support you to do the same.
*Sarah’s name has been changed to protect her identity.
“Amy was very warm and welcoming and created a safe space to open up and share what was on my mind.”
- Confidential Client
Meet Amy
Amy is an accredited Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor based in London, offering services both online and in-person. With a focus on supporting individuals affected by emotionally immature and narcissistic dynamics, Amy's expertise extends to various relationships, including parents, partners, children, colleagues, and friends.
Driven by her experiences working with clients grappling with these challenges, Amy delved into extensive research and began writing about the topic online. Her commitment to addressing these issues has attracted a growing clientele seeking assistance in navigating complex relationship dynamics.
Amy holds an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling, a BSc in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology. Additionally, she has pursued specialised training in areas such as Narcissistic Relationships, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, and Complex Trauma, further enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive support to her clients.
Coming to terms with the idea that your parent isn’t the kind, loving, parent that you used to think, or that you didn’t have a “normal” childhood can be incredibly difficult.
It can be extremely upsetting to realise that your parent may not have your best interests at heart, or that they expect a lot in return for doing what most parents do without even thinking about it (namely, raising you).
You might be struggling with the idea of becoming a parent yourself, and not wanting to parent your own child in the way that you were parented. Or maybe you’re seeing your relationship with your parent play out with your own children.
In recognising these attributes in our parent(s) and/or wider family structure, you may feel isolated, alone, and like no one understands. You may even feel like you are going “crazy”, particularly if other people are telling you that “it wasn’t that bad”.
Therapy sessions can support you in recognising an validating what you went through and are still going through. Regular therapy sessions can provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space in which to process what you experienced and explore how you might manage the relationship going forward.
“There were moments where I said things I never imagined saying out loud to anywhere else, and because of that helped me heal.”
- Confidential Client
What happens next?
Ready to explore how therapy can support you? Simply click the button below to book your free 15-minute consultation call. During this call, we'll chat about what you're looking for, how the therapy process works (both in general and with me), and there will be plenty of time for any questions you might have.
If we both feel it's a good fit, we can then schedule your first full session at a time that works for us both. I look forward to connecting with you and starting this journey together.
“With Amy, I felt like I had the space to speak freely and always felt more positive after the sessions.”
- Confidential Client