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You've come too far to burn out now. 

Back from the Brink is a personalised burnout recovery coaching programme that helps high-performing professionals recover their energy, focus and peace of mind - without losing their edge.

You know -
this can't go on.

You’re running on empty.

Saying yes when you want to say no.

Firefighting instead of leading.

Holding it all together on the outside…

while quietly unravelling on the inside.​ 

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You’re not thinking as clearly as you used to.

Decisions feel harder.  

You're second-guessing yourself.​

Your confidence is taking a hit.

It’s taking a toll on your family,

your friendships,

your sense of self.

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You tell yourself:

you’ve just got to push through.

But deep down, you know:  

 

This isn’t sustainable.

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What recovery feels like

Imagine going to bed on a Sunday night without the familiar knot of dread in your stomach.

Sleeping soundly without the racing thoughts.

Waking up with a sense of clarity and calm - ready to take on your day.

 

Decisions feel easier. Confidence returns.  You’re thinking clearly again. You know what matters... and what doesn't.

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Your energy isn’t just for work anymore - you notice your family, your friends - and they notice that you're more yourself than you have been for years.

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You feel able to choose, rather than just react. 

You set boundaries that protect your time and energy without compromising your performance.

 

Work feels purposeful again, not draining.

You’re in control of your time, your energy, and your focus, and

finally

you can see the way ahead.

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This is the reality that Back from the Brink is designed to help you achieve - step by step, at your own pace.

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THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

You're a high achiever...and your own worst critic.

You work in a fast-paced, high-pressure role where the goal-posts are always shifting.

You've a tendency towards people-pleasing and rarely put yourself first. 

You push yourself to keep going, even when exhausted.

You struggle to switch off from work and tend to carry it home.

You feel like you’re losing focus, confidence, or control.

You’re doing more reacting than choosing.

You want things to change without blowing up everything you've worked for.

 

If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place. 

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It's time to rise up from the chaos...

You don’t have to keep pushing until you break.
You don’t have to hold it all together on your own.

Back from the Brink is a transformational burnout recovery programme for high achievers who are ready to stop firefighting and start living.

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It’s where stress management meets transformative coaching - the sweet spot between practical action and deeper change. We’ll get clear on what’s driving your exhaustion, rebuild your energy and boundaries, and create a way of working that sustains both your wellbeing and performance.

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Think of it as part toolkit, part mirror, part guide:
- a toolkit to help you manage the workload,
- a mirror to understand why you push so hard,
- and a guide to help you actually thrive again.

 

You’ll learn to put your wellbeing first - not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of your success. You’ll reconnect with your why, regain your focus, and start showing up as the best version of yourself - at work, at home, and in life.

Your Personal Roadmap

There’s no one-size-fits-all route out of burnout. You’re unique — and your recovery needs to be too. Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your exhaustion and design a plan that helps you restore energy, rebuild balance, and move forward with clarity and confidence.  I offer a structured framework to guide you - but how it unfolds will be up to you.

STEP #1 ASSESS

We’ll unpick what’s really going on - identifying the root causes of stress, understanding the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and exploring the options that could move you forward.

STEP #2 RESET

An energy and wellbeing audit to strengthen and replenish your resilience. You’ll build the capacity to make decisions from a calmer, clearer place - rather than from crisis mode.

STEP #3 EVALUATE

It’s decision time. We’ll identify what needs to change, create a plan for how to do it, and establish how you’ll know you’ve made real progress.

You get to choose your route.

Which path will make the biggest difference to you? 

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BEHAVIOURAL
CHANGE

Perhaps we need to change how you show up in your role, building confidence, assertiveness, or protecting your boundaries. 

CAREER/JOB
CHANGE

Do you need an exit strategy? If so, perhaps we need to go back to basics, considering your strengths, passions and positioning.

MINDSET 
CHANGE

Perhaps it's more about your internal world, how you talk to yourself and the expectations you place upon yourself.  Shifting how you feel and challenging yourself with new perspectives.  

You might need a combination of all of these things.  And some parts may take longer than others.

That's why I offer plenty of options as we go, and flexible add-on packages so that your programme can meet your needs as you learn about yourself.

My Burnout Toolkit

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My approach stems from Positive Psychology and is rooted in Neuroscience. I draw from many methodologies including CBT, NLP  and Transactional Analysis. I also have a range of tools to help you see your situation in new ways and open up new thinking, including:

  • 5 stages of Burnout

  • Systemic Coaching Framework

  • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

  • Wheel of Life

  • PERMA framework

  • Circles of Control

  • Drama Triangle

  • Psycap Framework

  • Stress Bucket

  • Energy Audit 

  • Colour Mapping & Personality Profiling 

  • Mindfulness & breathing techniques

  • Eisenhauer Matrix

  • Life Positions...and more.

Prices & Packages

30 Min Discovery Call
FREE

90 min Taster Session
£150

First 6 sessions
£840

Additional block of 3
£390

Further 3 sessions
£360

All packages include: 

  • Welcome Pack 

  • Tools, Resources, Frameworks, Exercises

  • Video Conferencing and easy scheduling with reminders

  • Email and WhatsApp access between sessions for accountability and support

Are you ready to make the changes your mind and body have been crying out for? 

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"Helen is an empathetic and astute coach, highly skilled in listening and challenging in order to extract the most important details. She’ll work with you on a game plan and she’ll provide support and accountability along the way."

Katy, Director

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