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.
What my clients say
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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 support packages (typically six to twelve sessions or more) that give you the time, continuity, and structure you need to make real progress. Packages start from £720 and include:
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Weekly or fortnightly one-hour sessions (online).
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Email support between sessions for guidance and reassurance.
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Practical, tailored strategies that respect your energy levels.
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A holistic, trauma-informed approach that addresses the root causes, not just symptoms.
Everything we do is personalised to fit you - your life, your capacity, and what you're working on. There's no rigid formula - just compassionate, practical 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 approaches 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 free discovery call
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call where you can ask questions, share what you're experiencing, and see if we feel like a good fit. There's no pressure and no obligation - it's simply a chance to explore whether my approach might work for you. If you decide you want to know more, we'll book an initial consultion.
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Have an initial consultation
This is a one-hour session (which costs £125) where we'll explore your needs in depth and discuss which support package would be best for you. At the end of the session, you'll have all the information you need to choose the package that feels right for you.
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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 building approaches that genuinely support your recovery. You'll have continuity, email support between sessions (if that's what you've chosen), and a partnership that respects your pace and your needs.
Who I work with
I work with adults (18+) experiencing exhaustive conditions, including:
CFS/ME and post-viral fatigue
Post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, cognitive difficulties, and persistent exhaustion. Often follows viral illness or prolonged stress. Recovery involves energy pacing, nervous-system regulation, and addressing the emotional patterns (like perfectionism and guilt) that make rest feel impossible.
Fibromyalgia
Widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties ("fibro fog"). Often accompanied by heightened sensitivity to pain, temperature, and sensory input. Recovery involves understanding the nervous system's role in pain, addressing the emotional patterns underneath, and building sustainable pacing strategies.
Neurodivergent burnout
Autistic or ADHD burnout from years of masking, suppressing traits, and pushing beyond your limits. This often involves loss of executive function, sensory overload, shutdown, and deep shame about "not keeping up." Recovery involves unmasking safely, restoring self-trust, and building a life that honours your neurodivergent identity rather than fighting it.
Long Covid
Ongoing fatigue, brain fog, and reduced capacity months after initial infection. Many people with long covid also experience anxiety about their symptoms and grief for their former energy levels. Recovery involves both physical pacing and psychological support to navigate the uncertainty.
HSP burnout
Overwhelm and exhaustion in highly sensitive people from chronic sensory, emotional, or empathetic overload. HSP burnout often comes with guilt about needing boundaries, self-criticism for "feeling too much," and tension between caring for others and caring for yourself. Recovery involves grounding, emotional boundaries, and gentle recalibration of what you take in and what you give out.
Generalised burnout
Physical, mental, and emotional depletion from chronic stress, overwork, or caregiving. Often accompanied by a loss of identity beyond what you do for others and deep exhaustion that rest alone can't fix.