COACHING
My Approach: Deep, Warm, Insightful, Evidence-Based
My coaching style is integrative and systemic and weaves together
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evidence-based psychological tools (from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [ACT], CBT and narrative psychology)
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solution-focused coaching (co-active frameworks)
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insights from cultural history, philosophy (especially Stoicism), sociology and literature
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methods from clinical hypnotherapy and deep nervous system relaxation techniques.
I bring both academic rigour and human warmth – a combination my clients consistently describe as “clarifying”, “grounding”, “life-changing” and “transformational”.
BONUS: All my coaching clients get free access to my complete guided hypnotherapy audio library.
Who I Work With
People who work with me tend to be:
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high-achieving professionals who struggle with hostile self-interpretations
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leaders in transition
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creatives, writers, deep thinkers and academics who long for narrative authority
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people struggling with burnout, exhaustion, lack of confidence, perfectionism or imposter syndrome
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neurodivergent folks
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individuals stuck in repetitive patterns and toxic self-stories
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sensitive, intelligent, humble and engaged humans who are eager to grow.
Many arrive mid-story: depleted, uncertain, lost, stuck, disconnected from their desires and purpose. My clients leave with actionable metacognitive tools, a more empowering narrative, a stronger strength-based sense of self, and a renewed feeling of agency and vitality.
My Mission
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To help you see yourself and your self-stories more clearly.
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To help you recover from burnout, overwhelm, stress, anxiety and exhaustion and create a better work-life balance.
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To teach you powerful metacognitive tools to change your patterns, self-talk and better manage your inner critic.
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To address the narrative root-causes of your challenges.
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To help you redirect your attention to what really matters – the projects and people you care about.
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To help you rewrite the stories that limit you – and author the life you truly want.

My Qualifications
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Clinical Hypnotherapist (PDHyp/MBH)
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
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PhD and former Professor of Cultural History
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ACT practitioner
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Insights Discovery practitioner
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Performance Catalyst core team member
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Featured in the TLS, Guardian, Observer, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Psychologies, BBC and other media.
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Regular contributor to Psychology Today (many of my blogs are essential reads).


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Apply for Story-Solution Coaching Now
I offer exclusive 1:1 self-story coaching. Limited availability.
Email me for further details and availability at anna@exhaustion-coach.com.
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