Living in the Public Eye
Being a public figure can bring fulfilment, recognition, and purpose. It can feel rewarding when your work aligns with your ambition and values. But public life also comes with a quieter, often unspoken cost: emotional exposure. Who can you really talk to—without fear of being misunderstood, judged, or seen as weak?
The Hidden Cost of Success
There can be a sense of shame in feeling low, anxious, or lost—especially when the outside world sees you as successful or composed. You may ask yourself: “If I have so much, why do I feel this way?”
But emotional pain does not discriminate. In fact, public life can strip away the private space where real reflection, emotional honesty, and self-understanding can unfold. Emotions that are suppressed don’t disappear—they often resurface in less understood ways:
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Persistent anxiety or restlessness
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Disrupted sleep or difficulty relaxing
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A sense of emptiness or lack of meaning
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Feeling emotionally distant from others
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Internal pressure to always appear “together”
Discreet, Private Online Sessions
Discreet, Private Online Sessions
To support your privacy, I offer online psychotherapy sessions, which allow you to engage in therapy from a setting of your choosing. For public figures, this can offer an additional layer of discretion—without the concern of being seen entering a clinic or therapy space. Online therapy can be just as emotionally meaningful and relationally grounded as in-person work, while protecting your time, identity, and public presence.
Therapy: A Reserved, Confidential Space
Therapy: A Reserved, Confidential Space
In psychotherapy, the time is yours. Sessions take place at the same time and day each week, creating a reliable and consistent containment for your emotional life. There’s no expectation to share everything at once: the invitation is for you to discover your own pace. This is a space where trust is built slowly, where what is said remains confidential, and where no part of you is “too much.”
We may explore:
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The emotional impact of being in the public eye
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Private relational difficulties
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The pressure to perform or present a certain image
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A longing for connection, clarity, or rest
Culturally Attuned Psychotherapy
Culturally Attuned Psychotherapy
I bring a culturally sensitive lens to my work, shaped by my experience and understanding of the British, Dutch, and South Asian cultures. This means that I understand how cultural norms, identity, and background may influence your internal experience—and your sense of what is or isn’t “acceptable” to feel. Together, we can begin to name and understand the roots of your distress—without judgement or pressure.
Next Steps
Next Steps
If you’re seeking a private space to reflect on what feels unresolved, therapy may be a place to begin. Whether online or in person, your sessions are held with care, confidentiality, and attention to what matters to you.
Feel free to get in touch in confidence to arrange an initial consultation.