You look like you’re coping, but inside…
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“I waste so much time worrying about the ‘what if’s’ - I cant make decisions!”
“I feel a burden to my friends & family - I have such a heavy mental load”
“I’m struggling with my mental health & no one knows.”
“My past still weighs heavily on me.”
“Anxiety has become part of who I am, I don’t know who I’d be without it.”
“I punish myself in quiet ways.”
“I’m scared to admit my suicidal thoughts”
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“I’m exhausted, but can’t slow down, everything feels important.”
“I always say yes when I mean no.”
“I feel stuck in a job that drains me, I can’t afford to leave.”
“I do so much for others, I struggle to care for myself.”
“I’ve been stressed like this for years.”
“I’m grieving my old life”
“No-one understands what being exhausted really means” "
“My life is full of people pleasing, perfectionism, and paralysis”
“This isn’t the life I had imagined”.
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“No one really knows the real me, it’s exhausting.”
“I thought a diagnosis would make me feel better.”
“Why can’t I make myself accountable?”
“Am I too old for an ADHD diagnosis?”
“I’ve missed another meeting - not sure where the 2 hours went!”
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It might be time to invest in YOU!
Book a free consultation and see below for more details on how we can help.
Personalised mentoring for your healing & growth journey.
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ADHD
Of course - we have different brains!
Living with ADHD as an adult often means masking, overcompensating, or losing track of time. We help you step out of critical mode and into a life of acceptance. We don’t focus on what you ‘should’ be doing in your life. We get rid of the guilt and challenge your thoughts & behaviours. What do you really want to do or what do you have to do?
The reality of a diagnosis
We support adults who are navigating life with ADHD, whether you need support with navigating the route to a diagnosis, just been diagnosed or have known for years.
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis can be a moment of clarity, an explanation for years of frustration, self-doubt, and missed potential. But while a diagnosis can be validating, it’s rarely the final answer. In fact, it often raises new questions: Now what?
Many expect instant solutions to a whole new self. The truth is, the diagnosis is just the beginning.
What we focus on:
Understanding your ADHD: We help you understand how ADHD shows up in your life, in your patterns, and how you can work with your brain instead of fighting it.
Reframing your Story: Untangle self-blame and rewrite the narrative you've been living with.
Building practical tools: Develop systems for time management, organisation, procrastination, paralysis and help to just get things done!
Confidence & clarity: Shift from shame to self-acceptance, with realistic strategies that stick!
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ANXIETY
Managing the ‘What if’s’!
Anxiety can be exhausting and can show up in many ways - constant worry or fear about future, panic or racing thoughts, negative thinking patterns, catastrophising, feeling on edge or restless, avoiding certain situations or people, reassurance-seeking or indecisiveness, the need to be in constant control. By doing this our world gets smaller, we hardly recognise ourselves or we’ve just accepted this is us. Anxiety is me, I am Anxiety!
It really is possible for life to change
Our mentoring is a partnership. We help you stop fighting your mind and start working with it. That means dealing with the day-to-day weight of anxiety through gentle growth work, that stretches your comfort zone - support that looks at the whole you! and erasing the language of ‘What if’s’!
What we focus on
Understanding your Anxiety: Identify patterns, thought spirals, and what fuels your internal pressure.
Managing overwhelm: Break down tasks, responsibilities, and emotions into something you can actually handle.
Challenging perfectionism: Learn to act without overthinking and to rest without guilt.
Building self-trust: Make confident decisions and let go of the fear of “getting it wrong.”
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BURNOUT
Reclaiming your energy
You’re getting things done, keeping up appearances, handling responsibilities but underneath, you're overwhelmed and exhausted. The stress is constant. Your mind won’t switch off. You’re running on autopilot, and the joy, clarity, and motivation you used to feel are nowhere to be found.
We live in a culture that glorifies being busy, multi-tasking and self-sacrificing, you are allowed to rest, to ask for help, to stop holding it all together for everyone else and start caring for yourself, too.
Our mentoring isn’t about perfection. We help you step out of survival mode and rebuild a life that actually supports your wellbeing.
What we focus on
Understanding the root causes: Identifying what's driving your stress and burnout, not just managing the symptoms.
Creating breathing room: Building practical tools to reduce overwhelm and reintroduce calm.
Boundary-setting & saying no: Learning to protect your energy and time without guilt.
Restoring self-trust: Reconnecting with your intuition, energy, and sense of control.
Preventing the spiral: Developing habits that keep burnout from coming back.
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TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS
Your voice absolutely matters
You feel responsible for other people’s emotions. You constantly doubt your own judgment. You’re afraid to speak up, say no, or take up space. You feel drained in relationships, but struggle to step away. You’ve been called "too sensitive," "overreactive," or "difficult" for simply expressing your needs.
These are often the long-term effects of manipulation, narcissistic abuse, or being stuck in patterns of codependency. They can leave you feeling disoriented, small, and unsure of who you really are.
Healing starts with self compassion not self-blame
These patterns often begin in childhood, or are reinforced over time by parents, siblings, partners, colleagues, or friends who erode your self-trust. The good news? Healing is possible and it doesn’t require you to have all the answers before you begin.
You’re allowed to take up space!
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you really are.
Together, we focus on:
Recognising manipulation & gaslighting: Learning to trust your own reality again.
Setting boundaries that hold: Practicing “no” without apology and without the guilt spiral.
Breaking people-pleasing patterns: Understanding where they came from and how to change them.
Rebuilding self-worth: Separating your value from others’ approval or expectations.
Moving from survival to self-leadership: Creating a life that reflects your needs, not just others’.
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DEPRESSION
When life feels like too much
You may have spent years hiding how bad it gets. You might feel like you should’ be doing better, or that asking for help is a burden. It’s not. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Depression can feel heavy and isolating, making even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming. You may find yourself caught in cycles of self-criticism, withdrawing from others, feeling like a burden to others or wondering if things will ever feel different and when those dark thoughts creep in, the ones you don’t want to say out loud, it can feel like you’re completely alone.
Please know that what you’re feeling is valid, and it’s okay to reach out. Our mentoring offers to find small, manageable ways forward.
You're not failing. You're struggling and that deserves care.
If you're in crisis or need immediate support, please reach out to a mental health professional or crisis lines (see our resources page). You're not alone, help is out there.
Together, we focus on:
Understanding the fog: Exploring how depression affects your energy, motivation, and self-perception.
Reducing isolation: Offering steady, real human connection when everything feels distant or flat.
Creating gentle structure: Building realistic routines that don’t overwhelm you.
Navigating suicidal thoughts: Talking openly without shame or fear, about the dark places your mind goes, and how to come back from them safely.
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PARENTAL CONSULTATION
Navigating your child’s mental health
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or stuck in long waiting lists while your child struggles?
Whether you’re waiting for a referral, wondering if your child may have ADHD, or just need help understanding your options, this session can give you clarity and direction.
As a qualified social worker, mental health mentor, and former CAMHS manager with hands-on experience in ADHD diagnostics assessments.
I offer 30-minute consultations for parents who need honest, expert guidance on supporting their child’s mental health.
I understand how confusing and emotionally draining this process can be. I bring both professional insight and a compassionate, down-to-earth approach.
Together, we focus on:
Clear, personalised advice on what steps to take next
Guidance on navigating NHS CAMHS or private services
Support around ADHD concerns and potential assessment routes
Help preparing for referrals, school meetings, or difficult conversations
Signposting to trusted resources and services
What’s Not Included
Clinical diagnosis or therapeutic intervention
Crisis or emergency support (I’ll help direct you if needed)
Legal or medical advice
1:1 Mentoring - Investment in YOU!
Initial 1:1 session online £100 / In Person £120 (90 minutes)
Standard session online £70 / In person £80 (60 minutes)
Focus session online £40 / In person £50 (30 minutes)
In person sessions at Cucumber Fields on alternate Wednesdays from 16th July 2025.
I want mentoring to be as accessible as possible. I offer a limited number of concessionary slots, with rates starting at £45 per hour (online only), depending on individual circumstances.
Parental consultation: Telephone call / online £40 for 30 minutes
If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to get in touch - I'm happy to discuss flexible options.