Therapy Through A Feminist Lens.

Empowering Women to Own Their Mental Health

In a world where women are still fighting for equality and facing news story after news story of horror, my practice of offering therapy through a feminist lens gives a space where women’s experiences are seen, validated, and understood. It’s an approach that doesn’t just skim the surface but digs deep into the societal pressures, gender roles, and power dynamics that shape our mental health. Because let’s face it—traditional mental health models haven’t always been built with women in mind.

I’m a big believer that feminist-orientated therapy is a powerful tool for helping women reclaim their mental health and well-being in a society that often expects them to carry more than their fair share of emotional labour. Here's how feminist therapy can help women not just survive, but thrive.

What is Therapy Through a Feminist Lens?

Feminist-orientated therapy is all about centering the lived experiences of women. It acknowledges that women face unique stressors—from inequality at work and unpaid labor at home to unrealistic beauty standards and sexual harassment. This approach helps women understand how these societal pressures affect their mental health and empowers them to navigate these challenges with strength and self-compassion. It’s about rewriting the story, where women are not just participants but the authors of their own lives.

How Does Feminist-orientated Therapy Help Women Look After Their Mental Health?

1. Validating Lived Experiences

Women are often gaslit by society, their feelings minimised or dismissed. In feminist-orientated therapy, a woman’s experience is never undermined. It offers a space to acknowledge the systemic pressures that make mental health struggles feel even more complex. You’re not “overreacting”—you’re responding to a world that often doesn’t make space for you.

2. Addressing Power Dynamics

Feminist therapy dives into the power imbalances that impact relationships, whether at work, at home, or in social settings. It helps women recognise when they’re taking on too much emotional labour, setting boundaries, and reclaiming their power in situations that have historically left them feeling helpless or small.

3. Promoting Body Autonomy and Positive Self-Image

Women have long been judged on their appearance. Feminist-orientated therapy works to dismantle these pressures, encouraging women to break free from unrealistic image standards and embrace body autonomy. It’s about shifting the focus from how you look to how you feel, and reclaiming your right to take up space—unapologetically.

4. Reclaiming Anger as a Powerful Emotion

Anger is often seen as unfeminine or out of place in a woman’s emotional toolkit. Feminist therapy reframes anger as a powerful emotion that signals when something isn’t right—whether in personal relationships or societal structures. It’s about understanding that your anger isn’t something to suppress; it’s something to channel into positive change.

5. Building Communities of Support

Feminist-orientated therapy doesn’t just stop at the individual level—it promotes the idea of building communities of support among women. Whether it's finding your tribe or leaning on friends who understand your journey, the focus is on connection and solidarity. Healing is not a solo act; it’s something that grows stronger through community.

Why This Matters Now More Than Ever

With the rise of mental health conversations in recent years, we’re also seeing the rise of issues like burnout and overwhelm, especially among women who are juggling multiple roles. Feminist-orientated therapy provides a roadmap for self-care that goes beyond bubble baths and mindfulness apps. It’s about addressing the deeper, structural issues that weigh on women's mental health and empowering them to navigate these challenges in ways that honor their worth.

How I Can Help

I understand that mental health isn’t just an individual journey—it’s influenced by the world around us. Through a feminist lens, my therapy sessions help women look after their mental health by validating their struggles, challenging societal expectations, and fostering real, sustainable change.

Ready to take control of your mental health? Let’s work together to rewrite your narrative.