Emotional Neglect (CEN) Therapy

Across the UK & Europe

I work with adults who’ve achieved a lot; careers, degrees, relationships but still feel disconnected, empty, or unsure what they really want. Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) isn’t always obvious: you might have been told “nothing bad happened” or “others had it worse”, and learned to shut down your feelings. Together, we explore how these early experiences shape your adult life and identify what actually needs to change.

You might not even realize it’s Emotional Neglect

Many people with CEN grew up in families where feelings were ignored, dismissed, or considered too much trouble. You may have learned to cope by shutting down your emotions but the impact shows up in adult life in ways that can feel confusing or frustrating.

You might feel:

• Empty, disconnected, or numb

• Unsure of what you even feel

• Like you need “too much” from people

• Lonely, even when surrounded by others

• Like something is missing but you can’t put your finger on it

• Like you don’t belong

It’s often invisible to others, which can make it feel even harder to understand yourself.

Symptoms of Emotional Neglect

While these might look like personality traits, many are learned behaviors that can be changed:

• Not knowing what you’re feeling, or feeling nothing at all

• Feeling bad about yourself or overwhelmed by guilt or shame

• Difficulty trusting others or keeping people at a distance

• People pleasing, anxious, or avoidant attachment patterns

• Not knowing what you really want in life

Learn more about Childhood Emotional Neglect in my blog post here.

How Therapy helps

We can’t change what happened, but we can work on what matters now:

• Accept all your emotions without judgment

• Learn to identify your feelings and express them clearly

• Set realistic expectations of yourself and others

• Practice being yourself in therapy

• Understand what keeps you stuck and what to change next

It’s not too late; change is possible in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Who I work with

I work with adults across the UK and Europe who are ready to explore how emotional neglect affects their lives. Many have tried therapy before and still feel something is missing. Most are smart, accomplished, and motivated, but feel stuck despite external success.

This isn’t about pep talks. We focus on spotting the patterns that keep you stuck and figuring out what actually needs to change. So you don’t need to keep overreacting or getting stuck in the same old patterns without understanding why.

1:1 Emotional Neglect Therapy Sessions: Online UK & Europe

• Format: Online via Zoom

• Duration: 50 minutes

• Cost: £120 per session

• Frequency: Weekly recommended (minimum twice per month)

• Who I don’t work with: Active suicidality, domestic abuse, addictions, personality disorders (see details here)

Even if you’ve tried therapy before, my 15 years of experience help pinpoint exactly where progress stalls and how to move forward effectively.

What to expect in Therapy

• Structured, trauma informed approach without jargon

• Exploration of emotional patterns and triggers

• Practical tools for everyday life

• Supportive guidance for reconnecting with yourself

You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong. You just need to be willing to take the first step.