Hello, I'm Zara Johnston, and I have a knack for helping people untangle things. The worry that spirals. The relationship that's fraying at the edges. The stress that's been building for months with no outlet. These things don't exist in isolation. They feed into each other, and I'm interested in understanding the full picture, not just pulling at one thread.
Stress and relationships are my two main areas of focus. I've noticed they tend to attract each other: the more overwhelmed you feel, the harder it is to be present with the people you love. And the more your relationships struggle, the more there is to feel overwhelmed about. Breaking that cycle is some of the most rewarding work I do.
I'm also deeply interested in self-worth. Not in a fluffy, "just love yourself" way, but in a real, practical way. What does it actually look like to treat yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a friend? How do you stop the inner critic from running the show? These are questions worth exploring, and I find the answers are different for everyone.
My style is intuitive and warm. I pay close attention to what you say and how you say it, and I'm not afraid to point out patterns I notice, even uncomfortable ones. I believe that discomfort is often a signpost pointing towards something important, and I'd rather go there with you than pretend it doesn't exist.
Marriage difficulties, social confidence, the sense of being constantly swamped. These are all things we can work through together. My approach is tailored to you, because what works for one person might be entirely wrong for another.
I find real joy in watching people reconnect with themselves. It happens gradually, session by session, and it's quietly extraordinary every time.
Your story is worth telling. I'm here to listen to it.