Listen Up…
What is Therapy?
Let me tell you a story…
I want to share what psychotherapy means to me—beyond a textbook definition—and how it led me to create Listen Up Therapy.
Years ago, when I was fully immersed in a successful music career, traveling the world every weekend, the idea that therapy could help me felt completely foreign. My life was a blur of flights, performances, and late nights. I was always on the move.
That changed in 2005, when I had my first psychotherapy session—and I’ve continued with regular therapy ever since. It didn’t just change my life—it changed how I see my life. Therapy provided me with a safe, structured space to explore, reflect, and shift my perspective. I realized that my struggles—anxiety, depression, frustration, and feelings of hopelessness—could be approached differently. With the guidance of an experienced therapist, I started to understand myself in ways I never had before.
The Transformative Power of Therapy
Over the years, I’ve undergone major life changes—shifting careers, moving locations, and overcoming personal battles.
Through therapy, I’ve confronted my deep-seated beliefs, emotional triggers, and self-perceptions. The stories we tell ourselves about who we are and how we should think, feel, and act became clearer to me in therapy.
It has been one of the most important journeys of my life..
Why I created Listen Up Therapy
The idea for Listen Up Therapy came while I was earning my MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. I was still deeply involved in music production, DJing, and running record labels, while also exploring meditation techniques with my partner, Belinda.
I saw first-hand how difficult it was for artists, musicians, and industry professionals to balance creativity with self-care. I also witnessed the growing mental health crisis in the creative world. Anxiety, burnout, depression, and addiction were everywhere.
This inspired me to merge my two worlds—music and psychotherapy—to create a space where creatives can get the mental health support they need.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Therapy and meditation changed my life—and I believe they can change yours too.