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Welcome

You've been carrying the weight of the world for so long. It's time to put yourself first and rediscover your sense of balance, purpose and peace.

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Are you constantly juggling the needs of others, anticipating the next crisis, and feeling like there’s no room to breathe? Do you struggle with relentless anxiety, guilt, and exhaustion, even as you keep pushing forward? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and I’m here to help.  You don’t have to carry this alone.

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I can help people like you – the strong ones who spend their life putting everyone else first at the expense of themselves  – gain clarity, find relief and balance.  Together we can create a safe space where you feel heard and supported as you define boundaries, manage anxiety and overwhelm and explore your own needs and identity.

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Counselling is your space to reflect, focus on you and heal.  Let’s work together to help you let go of everything you have been carrying and step forward into a life that feels more aligned to who you truly are and feeling much lighter.

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Amy Griffin

About Me

Having navigated a journey of supporting those who mean the most to me through their darkest times in their life, it struck me that not only is it not always easy getting the support they deserve - those that are supporting others with emotional or physical pain are often left drowning in their own emotional turmoil.  I get it - you don't want to make it about you but what happens to you in the process?  I've felt the pain of chronic anxiety and emotional exhaustion.

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I'm passionate about everyone having that space to speak the words and share the feelings that have been suppressed for years.  

You matter too

Do you live in a world where you are always needing to be the emotional support for your family? I often see the impact of mental and physical health challenges on family dynamics; do any of these roles feel familiar to you?

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The caregiver

Constantly stepping in to provide emotion or practical support

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The peacemaker

Trying to smooth over conflicts and maintain harmony

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The overachiever

Striving to be 'perfect' to avoid adding to the family's stresses

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The responsible fixer

Always coming to the rescue to make the problems go away

While these roles might have felt necessary, they often come at a cost—your own needs, feelings, and identity can get lost in the process.

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It's interesting to reflect on this through the lens of someone in your family struggling with mental or physical illness; it can feel like the entire household revolves around their needs. You may have found yourself stepping into any of these roles, quietly managing, making peace, fixing everything in the background. But what happens to you in the process?​

Your feelings are valid. Your role isn't your identity. Your needs deserve attention.

It’s time to give yourself the same care and attention you’ve given to others for so long. You matter, and your well-being is just as important as anyone else’s.

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If you’re ready to explore this further, counselling can offer you a safe space to process, heal, and rediscover yourself. You deserve it.

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@Balance_my_mood

I have an Instagram community, @balance_my_mood, where I share support for the ones who are practiced at putting themselves last.  You can join me there for a little extra encouragement on setting boundaries, ditching the guilt, building self-worth and escaping the overload.​

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