Client Stories

It can be hard to explain this work until you’ve experienced it: the quiet shifts, the big a-ha moments, the feeling of coming home to yourself. Below, a few of my clients share what changed for them. Whether they came in with questions around identity, confidence, leadership, or next steps, each journey was different and deeply personal.

These are just some stories among many. You might see a bit of yourself in them.

From overthinking to trust

Learning to feel at home in their skin again

Ti, a consultant based in Amsterdam, came to our sessions feeling stuck in old patterns. Overthinking everything, second-guessing themselves, and unsure what to do next. They wanted to understand themselves better and respond to life with more clarity and care.

Together, we worked on building trust in their own reactions, and finding language for what they were feeling. Over time, things got clearer. They started feeling more comfortable in their skin and more ready to take action, even in tough moments.

Connecting the dots

A fresh perspective during a season of change

Dave, a multidisciplinary leader in Berlin, had already done plenty of personal development: therapy, coaching, the works. but still felt like something was missing. In a period of big transitions, he reached out to dig deeper and connect more honestly with himself.

Our sessions helped him make sense of what felt scattered and get clear on what he really wanted. We worked through some of the things he hadn’t said out loud before. He started feeling more grounded and more sure of what matters. These days, he’s more in tune with himself and is following through on the goals that felt out of reach before.

Stepping into the next chapter

Showing up fully, at work and in life

Billie, an engineering leader in Australia, had been curious about combining coaching and therapy. She came to me wanting a space where she didn’t have to rush. Navigating a career change, big life transitions, and a deeper connection to her identity as a trans woman, she wanted to feel grounded and confident in her next chapter.

Together, we explored self-worth, authenticity, and simply feeling more real. She started showing up more fully in her life and at work. With more calm, more clarity, and a stronger sense of who she is.

“I've never felt so heard and understood by a therapist before. l left feeling like pieces of me had been put back together.”
— Lisa

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