Dialogue, not diagnosis. Confusion, pain, worry, and sadness are not illnesses; they are natural parts of a human life. Much of what gets labelled as mental health is simply the weight of living. We rarely see our own blind spots alone—we need sharp, honest questions to find clarity. As a philosophical counsellor, I offer a neutral, respectful space for adults facing life-altering events, deep grief, and family estrangement. I specialise in working with parents of trans-identifying adult children. These parents often carry a lonely, complicated grief, difficult to share and rarely understood. Our sessions are a collaborative dialogue between equals. Drawing on Socratic inquiry, Stoic resilience, Existential authenticity, and Buddhist philosophy, I won't tell you what to think, and I won't treat you as broken. I am not a cheerleading therapist—if I think you are making a mistake, I will tell you plainly. I will help you examine your values and clarify your choices. Between sessions, I may offer optional reflection practices like journaling, meditation, or structured self-inquiry. Philosophical counselling is an educational dialogue, not psychotherapy. I do not provide diagnoses or work with active psychosis and severe, daily dysfunction. If your counselling goals or concerns fall outside the scope of philosophical practice, I will say so and suggest other kinds of support. I have worked in frontline mental health, addiction, and housing since 1996, and I practised as a clinical counsellor from 2013 to 2025. I co-authored a clinical guide on detransition (Genspect / Beyond Transition, 2022) and have kept a dedicated meditation practice for 18 years. A free 15-minute consultation is available.