Rewild your mind with the help of the woods.
Rooted Self: Nature-Led Life & Career Coaching
There's a version of you that gets things done, seemingly holds things together, shows up for everyone else. And then there's the version that's longing for a moment of space, a bit of honesty, and permission to do things differently and be your true self.
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Rooted Self explores one-to-one coaching for people who feel like something is a little off, unbalanced or lost and confused. In your career, your confidence, sense of self, or their ability to simply feel ok on a regular basis. You are capable and curious you might already know, what needs to change or feel over-whelmed or unsure and need some help to figure that out too. It's in there and it's possible, you just need the conditions to find your way and create the difference.
That's what we create together. Conditions, inside and out, that help you feel more deeply connected to who you are and want to be, find clarity in decisions. Support with emotions, behaviours, inner talk and the beliefs that help or hinder you. From the woods in Yorkshire, or occasionally online. Coaching helps you get from where you are, to where you want to be. Focusing on valuing your uniqueness, and exploring life in a way that works with you, not in tension to your world.
What brings people here?
There's no single story. But there are some recurring ones.
I work with adult men and women, finding themselves at junctures of their life. Whether it's time to make decisions, let go of ideals, heal from adversity, seek support with well-being or re-design their whole life and career.
The person who's been successful by most external measures and still feels something missing inside. The one navigating a career that no longer fits, but can't quite see the way out or know how or where to begin looking. The one whose anxiety has started to run the show in ways it didn't used to, stripping away their joy and freedom. The person standing in the aftermath of grief, loss or adversity, wondering where to go with life, with this new meaning and experience. The one who has always put everyone else first and is only now, reluctantly, tiredly, wondering what it might be like to invest in themselves, create new boundaries or find a new rhythm. Then there are those who discover something new about themselves, or face a significant life change, a diagnosis, a long term health condition, a relationship ending, redundancy or kids leaving home. What now? Who Now? That adventure begins.
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All have something in common. A longing to craft a beautiful and wholesome life, where simple things feel more valued then extravaganzas, yet the ideas of adventure and expansion is as appealing as a cosy night in by the fire, or a connected moment with friends or family.
Oh and it probably goes without saying, but the idea of Nature being part of this experience. That adds something for you, doesn't it. It does for me too, so you're in good company.
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You might recognise yourself in one of those. Or you might have something else entirely. Either way you're welcome here, and we'll start from where you actually are. Book a Discovery call today to begin understanding how we can work together to help you with your life goals and needs for change.
How I work with you...
Sessions are held usually held at the woodland I lease near Ripon, or as walk and talks a select venues across West & North Yorkshire , at a pace that suits you. If you're not local, or life occasionally demands it, we work online via zoom and bring a bit of the wild into the session that way.
Most one-to-one sessions runs for around 90 minutes. A mix of conversation, reflection, practical coaching tools, and the kind of thinking that happens more easily when you're moving through a landscape, in the woodland surrounded by birdsong and trees rather than sitting across a desk in an office somewhere.
There is no one-size fits all approach with coaching alongside me and the woods. I value your unique experiences, circumstances and perspectives meaning everyone's session experience and approach looks different.
I draw on:
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Accredited coaching principles
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Neuroscience and nervous system regulation; understanding what's happening in your body, not just your head
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Psychology-informed approaches including Neurolinguistics Programming (NLP), M-Braining, Metaphors of Movement, Motivational Interviewing, Transactional Analysis, Non Violent Communication & Trauma Informed Practice (+more)
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IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) for shifting the emotional charge attached to memories and beliefs specifically single trauma and adversity experiences.
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Ecopsychology and nature-based practice using the natural world as both a resource and a mirror. Including Biomimicry (Learning from Nature's design and approach) and Regenerative Leadership (Life and Work in alignment with the Natural world and thriving conditions)
It's grounded, practical, and evidence-based. Whilst allowing room for playful, creative, spontaneous and adaptive approaches. You'll receive focused attention freed of judgement, useful challenge, people and planet centred values and a process that starts from your strengths, not your deficits.
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Most people benefit from 2-6 sessions on average. But everyone is different.
I'll be able to help you explore the approaches and package options at our free discovery call together, so you can go away confident and informed on your choices.
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Find more on Research and Evidence, About Page, or Inspiration & Impact
Area's of Focus
One-to-One coaching covers the full range of life and career challenges. Some of the most common themes:
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Anxiety, stress and overwhelm; learning to regulate, not just cope
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Confidence and self-esteem ; finding a closer and connected relationship with yourself
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Grief, loss and bereavement; making space for what's hard and finding a path alongside your loss.
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Career change, purpose and direction; when what worked before has stopped working or you need a change of direction.
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Burnout, boundaries and people-pleasing; creating new positive experiences that align values and respect time, energy and self.
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Identity, life transitions and the bigger questions & choices.
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Managing big emotions, including anger, fear, guilt and shame.
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Loneliness, isolation and Feeling misunderstood by others.
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Long term health condition or neurodiversity diagnosis. Making sense of new or changing parts of yourself.
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Living in alignment with life, Sustainable, slower and more connected life styles.
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If your 'thing' isn't on that list, that doesn't necessarily mean you don't belong here. The best way to find out is a free discovery call. I'll be very honest and sign-post if I don't think I am the best fit for you/your needs.
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I typically coach men and women between 25-54. Desiring change, needing help or having reached the need to make decisions or choices in life.
Where next?
Discovery Call
A free 20 minute conversation between you and I to explore how coaching together could work ensure we are a great fit and help you understand the packages, terms and next steps should you want to coach together.
You can reach me directly at info@wherethemindgrows.co.uk
Coaching Packages
There are a range of packages depending on where you are and what depth of work feels right — from single sessions through to longer-term programmes. If we haven't worked together before. Everything starts with a free 20-minute discovery call, to help you decide.
If we've had coaching together before or you are a current client. The coaching packages page will help you find all the links you need to book
Integral Eye Movement Therapy
IEMT is a research-backed approach for shifting the emotional burdens attached to difficult memories/experiences, limiting beliefs, and identities that have overstayed their welcome, stop you from doing things, or keep you stuck. It often works quickly, and it works deeply and sessions in the woods helps with additional emotional regulation techniques. The landscape holds the session in a way very different to a room or online.
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"Things have been changing, for the better. I feel like I am choosing myself first and instead of worrying if that makes me a bad person, I am seeing the benefits of it in all areas of my life. When I am being that person to myself, I have more energy" Jenny
"You seemed to get me more in one session, than I've understood myself over all the years of my life!"
Steve
