Why a Solicitor Makes a Great Therapist
As a Partner at a law firm specialising in mental capacity law, and a qualified person centred, solution focused hypnotherapist, I often see a smile of surprise when I tell people what I do.
“Law and therapy — that’s an unusual combination,” they say.
But in truth, the qualities that make a good solicitor are the very same that make a great therapist. Both require deep listening, structured thinking, empathy, and a commitment to helping people find clarity and confidence in difficult situations.
Here’s why solicitors — and other high-achieving professionals — often make excellent therapists, and why that matters if you’re seeking therapy for burnout, stress, trauma or anxiety.
1. Solicitors are trained to listen - deeply
In law, listening is everything. We’re trained to hear what’s said — and what isn’t. We listen for tone, emotion, and detail. The difference between what a person is saying and what they are communicating can often be the missing piece of the jigsaw that can help you move forward towards a solution.
In the therapeutic context, that same skill is essential. Therapy isn’t about giving advice; it’s about creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and rediscover your own solutions.
A solicitor-turned-therapist brings calm, curiosity, and attentiveness — qualities that will help you feel heard and understood from the very first session.
2. We understand professional pressure and burn out
Professional work like law is demanding — high responsibility, tight deadlines, and constant pressure to perform. Over time, that pressure can lead to burnout, anxiety, trauma or stress-related symptoms.
Because I’ve worked in that environment, I understand the mindset of professionals who “just keep going.” You don’t have to explain what it’s like to juggle heavy workloads, complex emotions, a home life, and the expectation to always appear calm and capable.
That shared understanding helps build instant trust. In my practice, I specialise in supporting solicitors, lawyers, and other professionals experiencing burnout, stress, anxiety, or trauma, using a gentle yet practical, forward-focused approach.
3. We’re naturally solution focused
Solicitors are problem-solvers by nature. We’re trained to identify practical options and move people from conflict to resolution. Person centred, solution focused Hypnotherapy uses exactly the same mindset — it focuses on the future, strengths, and small, achievable steps toward positive change.
Instead of analysing the past, this approach helps clients build confidence and develop practical coping tools for the present. It’s an empowering and efficient way to make meaningful progress — ideal for busy professionals who value results.
4. We’re experienced in managing emotionally complex situations
In mental capacity law, which is my specialism, and many areas of practice, solicitors meet clients in moments of crisis. We learn to stay calm, compassionate, and grounded while holding space for distress or uncertainty.
These are the very qualities that make therapy effective.
As a therapist for professionals, I offer a calm, non-judgmental space for clients to work through anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional fatigue — with understanding born from experience, not theory.
5. Confidentiality and professional ethics come naturally
Both law and therapy depend on trust. Solicitors are bound by strict confidentiality, professionalism, and respect for autonomy — values I carry into every therapy session.
Clients can feel confident that sessions are handled with the same ethical care and discretion they’d expect from a trusted legal advisor.
Bridging law and therapy
For me, becoming a therapist wasn’t a career change — it was a natural evolution. Both law and therapy are about helping people navigate challenge, find clarity, and move forward.
Through person centred, solution focused hypnotherapy, I help professionals and lawyers reduce stress, manage anxiety, and reconnect with a sense of calm and control — in work and in life.
Therapy in Bath and Online
I work with clients in person near Bath and online across the UK, offering flexible appointments designed for busy professionals.
Whether you’re a solicitor, healthcare professional, in finance, a business leader, or anyone experiencing burnout or stress, I can help you regain balance, reduce overwhelm, improve your feelings of connection with the world around you, improve sleep, and rediscover resilience.
If you’re ready to make positive change, you can book a free initial call with me here.
I am a Partner in a law firm specialising in mental capacity law and a qualified Person Centred, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I help professionals manage burnout, stress, anxiety, and trauma through calm, compassionate, and forward-focused therapy — both in person near Bath and online throughout the UK, and also offer burnout training to lawyers on how to have a happy and lasting legal career.
