Have you been pushing through for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like to have energy left at the end of the day?
Do you wake up exhausted, no matter how much you sleep? Does your body feel heavy, your mind foggy, and even simple tasks require effort you just don't have? Perhaps you've tried resting, pacing, supplements, diets - but nothing seems to make a real difference, and the harder you try to get better, the more frustrated and stuck you feel.
Maybe you're living with CFS/ME, still recovering from long COVID, or experiencing burnout that's left you depleted in every possible way. You might be neurodivergent and realising that years of masking, adapting, and pushing yourself have finally caught up with you. Or perhaps you're highly sensitive, and the constant demands of life have overwhelmed your nervous system completely.
Whatever brought you here, I'm guessing you're exhausted - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. And I wonder if, beneath the fatigue, there's something else: that constant drive to do more, be more, prove you're not lazy or weak. The guilt when you need to rest. The frustration when your body won't cooperate. The fear that this is just who you are now, and that life will always feel this hard.
What if the exhaustion isn't the real problem? What if it's what you've been doing to yourself - the perfectionism, the self-criticism, the relentless pushing - that's keeping you stuck?
You might be experiencing:
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Persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest.
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Post-exertional malaise - severe worsening of symptoms after physical or mental activity.
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Cognitive difficulties and problems with concentration or memory.
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Sleep that leaves you feeling unrefreshed, regardless of duration.
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Increased sensory sensitivities (light, sound, touch, temperature) and overwhelm.
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Digestive issues or immune system dysfunction.
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Low mood, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation.
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Persistent guilt about your reduced capacity.
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A feeling that your body is no longer reliable.
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Fear about the future, your health and what's really wrong.
But what if you could...
Wake up with energy that actually stays with you throughout the day.
Trust your body again, instead of feeling like it's working against you.
Make decisions without second-guessing yourself or worrying what others think.
Set boundaries without guilt, and protect your energy without apologising.
Feel calm and grounded, even when life throws unexpected challenges your way.
Build a life that respects your limits and honours who you really are.
Relate to yourself with kindness, not constant criticism and judgment.​​
This isn't about pretending fatigue doesn't exist or forcing yourself to "just think positively." It's about understanding what's really keeping you exhausted, addressing the patterns that drain you, and building sustainable ways of living that support your recovery rather than sabotage it.
How do I know this?
I've been through chronic fatigue myself. A virus became post-viral fatigue, and post-viral fatigue became chronic fatigue, bringing with it the sensory sensitivities, debilitating digestive problems, brain fog, and overwhelming crashes that made even simple tasks feel impossible. My recovery was slow and unpredictable, but it taught me something invaluable: healing isn't about trying harder - it's about understanding yourself in a new way, releasing impossible expectations, and creating a life that actually suits you.
That experience inspired me to train as a Chrysalis Effect Specialist Practitioner in CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia and Long COVID. I wanted the specialised knowledge to help others that I wished had been available when I was struggling - an approach that understands both the physiology and the psychological patterns that keep people stuck.
I know how disorienting it feels when your body won't cooperate, and solutions that work for others fail to help. I know the grief of lost capacity, the guilt about resting, and the fear of relapse. And I know that recovery is possible - not because you push harder, but because you finally give yourself permission to do less and be more.
If you'd like to know more about my full recovery journey and how it shaped my approach, you can read more on my Working With Me page.
Recovery in my clients' own words
“When I met Nic, I was way past burnout, I’d wake up in the morning, stare at the ceiling and ask ‘what’s the point?’ I had no motivation or drive to do anything at all, nothing excited me anymore, I just wanted to be left alone to wallow in my misery. But, over time, Nic turned it all around! I found the spring in my step, I found purpose and the desire to get out of bed bright and early and most importantly, I started to love myself again and make positive changes to my life. Thank you Nic!” - Samantha B
"Working with Nic has been an amazingly beneficial process. Having been diagnosed with ME in the 90s, when it was mainly unrecognised, I found her unfailingly positive with practical advice and exercises backed by a level of shared expereince and empathy you don't get from everyone. She truly understands the struggles because she has faced them herself!" - Jane O
My professional background
I'm a counselling psychologist and wellbeing coach with a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, a Master's in Health Psychology, and a BSc in Psychology. I'm also a Chrysalis Effect Wellbeing Coach and Specialist Practitioner in CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia and Long COVID, and I'm trained in EFT, Matrix Reimprinting, Belief Coding, and NLP.
My research background includes a Master's dissertation and published paper exploring the lived experience of fibromyalgia for people with it and their carers, and a PhD thesis and published papers exploring the lived experiences of people with anorexia nervosa.
I've worked with clients in the NHS, in eating disorder and trauma clinics, in the voluntary sector and in private practice. I specialise in helping people navigate the psychological and emotional patterns that underlie chronic fatigue, burnout, and eating disorders - the perfectionism, the overthinking, the people-pleasing, the neglect of your own needs, and the relentless self-criticism that keep you stuck in impossible standards.
I combine clinical expertise with a genuine understanding of what it's like to feel fundamentally exhausted, trapped, and alone. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, neurodivergent aware, and tailored entirely to you. And, as I’m part of a network of practitioners, I can recommend one of my trusted team - nutritional therapists, bodywork specialists, and others who understand chronic fatigue and eating disorders, so you can access comprehensive support for your recovery journey.
Your path to recovery
I offer long-term, personalised support packages designed around your needs, your energy levels, and what you're experiencing. Whether you want twelve weeks of support or twelve months, we'll create something that genuinely fits your life and your recovery.
Initial packages typically include six to twelve hours of coaching and counselling, scheduled at a pace that works - that might be weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Many clients extend beyond this to continue deepening their recovery - building on the foundations they've established, maintaining the progress they've made, and addressing the deeper patterns around perfectionism, self-worth, and putting others first that require more time to heal - with the added benefit of dedicated one-to-one support when they're testing out new activities, feeling unsure about pacing, or need guidance navigating a setback.
If you'd like additional support between sessions, your package can also include regular check-ins via WhatsApp or text - touchpoints where you can share how things are going, ask questions, or get reassurance if you need it
Each package includes:
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Regular online sessions with a specialist who understands chronic fatigue recovery and neurodivergent burnout first-hand, and is professionally trained to support recovery. You’ll be working with someone who genuinely knows how complex, disorienting and overwhelming fatigue and burnout can be, and who cares deeply about helping you move forward.
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Coaching to help you develop practical strategies you can actually use with the energy you have. This might include pacing, testing activities safely, adjusting routines, or learning how to make decisions that protect your recovery instead of draining it.
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Counselling to explore the deeper patterns that keep you exhausted. Together we'll look at things like guilt around resting, the pressure to keep going, and the beliefs that make it hard to prioritise your needs.
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Resources carefully selected for your energy levels. You'll receive articles, handouts, and recommendations (books, websites, podcasts) that fit what you can actually manage, not generic advice designed for someone who isn't exhausted.
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A holistic, trauma-informed approach that looks at your symptoms and the patterns underneath. We’ll explore what has been driving your exhaustion so you can create change that’s grounded, compassionate, and sustainable.
Everything we do is designed around your life, your energy, and what matters most to you. There's no rigid formula - just compassionate, expert support that meets you where you are. Together, we'll focus on understanding your symptoms (why they started and what's driving them), and we'll find the best strategies for calming your nervous system, reducing your overwhelm, and helping your body feel safe enough to heal.
How it works
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Book a complimentary call
Start with a complimentary 30-minute call where you can ask questions, share what you're experiencing, and see if we feel like a good fit. This is an informal conversation where you'll also be able to explore the type of support you're looking for and whether my approach might work for you. And if you'd like to take things further, we can then arrange an initial consultation.
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Have an initial consultation
This is a one-hour session (which costs £125) where we'll explore what you want to work on, your needs, and the type of support you're looking for. After our conversation, I'll design a bespoke support plan with options tailored specifically to you - the number of sessions, the frequency, and the level of between-session support that would work best. I'll send this to you so you can review the options and decide which feels right.
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Start your recovery journey
Once you've chosen your package, we'll schedule your sessions and begin the work of understanding what's been happening, noticing patterns, and finding ways forward that genuinely support your recovery. You'll have continuity, the level of support you've chosen, and someone in your corner who truly appreciates what you're facing and believes in your recovery.
Who I work with
I work with adults (18+) experiencing exhaustive conditions, including:
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
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Neurodivergent Burnout
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HSP Burnout
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Long Covid
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Post-Viral Fatigue (PVF)
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Fibromyalgia
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Generalised Burnout
If you're experiencing any of these conditions, or something related that isn't mentioned here, I'd love to hear from you. You're welcome to ask questions, book a discovery call, or simply get in touch to see if I might be able to help.