Byrd Sommerville

I'm Byrd, a pluralistic therapist offering counselling therapy sessions for adults, rooted in radical empathy. My approach is laid back, candid, collaborative and consent driven. I offer a non-judgemental space for you to come exactly as you are and be met with compassion, understanding and care. I bring my full self, so you can bring yours, to a space for open exploration, collaborative processing and healing.

It can be easy to get stuck inside our own heads with our thoughts, feelings and anxiety. Sharing them, finding context and perspective in a supportive environment can help us move towards more connection - with others and ourselves. I believe acceptance is the start of change, so come as you are, and I’ll meet you there.

My practice is neurodivergent and queer friendly, trauma informed and consent and compassion focused. I work pluralistically, meaning I bring all knowledge and experience to find what is most meaningful and useful for you. I often look beyond the present issue to consider if other factors, experiences or patterns may be around for you.

I have experience with, but am not limited to the following;

anxiety, depression, identity issues, relational difficulties, grief, childhood trauma, changing patterns of behaviour, gender or sexuality issues, existential, spiritual or religious challenges, neurodivergence, finding meaning, kink and BDSM, understanding and navigating complex emotions and trauma