Coaching for Ambitious Women Held Back by Anxiety, Overthinking, and Self-Doubt.
I help women understand & manage their mind, so they can finally feel calm inside, confident in who they are, and free to realise their full potential.
As women, we’ve mastered the art of appearing calm and confident - even when our inner world feels anything but.
We get things done. We hold it all together. We smile, laugh, and keep going…
But on the inside? It’s a mental battleground - noisy and crowded, like there’s a whole second life happening in your head.
The overthinking.
The self-criticism.
The people-pleasing.
The constant comparison.
The fear that there’s something wrong with you.
The feeling that you should be coping better than this.
This isn’t just stress - it’s your brain stuck in survival mode.
And honestly? It’s exhausting.
It affects everything - how you show up at work, how you communicate at home, how patient you feel with your kids, how confident you feel in yourself.
If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone…
When women first come to me, they often share the thoughts they’ve never voiced - the constant mental chatter, second-guessing, and self-criticism that no one else can see:
“People always say I seem calm and confident - but if only they knew what goes on inside my head. I’m constantly worrying, overthinking, and picking myself apart. I just wish I felt as calm on the inside as I look on the outside.”
“My mind feels so noisy - I’d love to be able to suck the chaos out of it and actually make decisions calmly and effectively. I just want to be able to think in straight lines.”
“I wish I could get through a social situation without chewing everything over and worrying as it happens - have I upset her, does she like me, was that the wrong thing to say. If people could hear what happens in my head, they’d think I was losing it.”
“I know I’m capable, but I get in my own way at every turn - procrastinating, second-guessing, fearing the worst… I waste so much time trying to get things ‘right’ that I rarely feel like I’m moving forward.”
“I look at other women and instantly start comparing - their careers, homes, bodies, even how patient they seem with their kids. No matter what I do, it never feels like enough.”
“I wish I could be pleased to see the kids, instead of thinking ‘I just need 5 more minutes!’ and then snapping at them constantly when it all feels too much. The guilt never ends.”
“I feel like I’m drowning in all the things I need to do, but I can’t bring myself to ask for help - other people have it worse, and I tell myself I should be able to cope.”
I wish I could be one of those women who sets a goal and actually enjoys getting there - no self-doubt, no fear, just calm, steady progress without all the noise.
“I want everyone to think I’m fine - while at the same time I’m desperate to be seen for who I really am - but I’m terrified of the rejection or ridicule that might come with that.”
These mental patterns aren’t flaws.
They’re survival strategies - created by your brilliant, sensitive, responsible mind - a mind that’s been working overtime to keep you safe.
But what once kept you safe is now keeping you stuck.
It doesn’t have to stay this way.
You don’t have to keep living in survival mode - constantly overthinking, overdoing, and overriding your needs.
Imagine this instead:
You feel genuinely calm - not just on the outside, but in your mind too. The quiet confidence people see in you finally feels real, because your inner world is steady, kind, and aligned with how you show up.
Decisions come easily because your mind feels clear, focused and confident in your choices.
You walk away from conversations feeling relaxed - not replaying every word, but trusting yourself and knowing you showed up as you.
You greet the kids with genuine joy because you’re not running on empty. You feel present, patient, and connected - able to enjoy the moments instead of surviving them.
You set a goal and move towards it with calm determination. No drama, no spirals - just steady, purposeful progress that actually feels enjoyable.
You trust yourself - fully. You make decisions without the mental back-and-forth, confident that whatever happens, you can handle it.
You look at other women and feel inspired, not inadequate. You’re grounded in your own worth, content with where you are, and genuinely proud of the life you’re creating.
You feel safe to be fully yourself - no masks, no pretence. You’re open, authentic, and deeply connected to people who see and appreciate you exactly as you are.
This isn’t wishful thinking.
It’s what happens when you understand your mind, manage it with care, and learn to work with it - not against it.
And it’s the transformation I help ambitious women create every day.
It doesn’t matter if your survival habits have come from programming as a child, life experiences, or your very nature. We start wherever you are, and we create the change you need to feel calm inside, powerful in who you are, and free to realise your full potential.
Hello Lovely Woman, I’m Vivien.
I’m a Mental Wellbeing Coach dedicated to helping ambitious women, like you, overcome anxiety, overthinking, and secret self-doubt. I’ll guide you to understand and manage your mind - so you can feel calm inside, confident in who you are, and free to realise your potential.
Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, clinical hypnotherapy, and evidence-based tools, I’ll teach you how to quiet mental noise, strengthen emotional resilience, and cultivate grounded self-trust. My work blends science with soul - delivering practical, transformative support that meets you where you are, and helps you thrive - at work, at home, and in life.
Professional Training & Credentials
• Qualified Coach — HumanTechnics
• Clinical Hypnotherapist — CPHT
• Meditation Teacher — Mind Body Education
• Certified Practitioner in:
– NLP
– CBT & MBCT
– Burnout Coach & Trainer
– Positive Psychology Applications
– REBT
– MBCT
– ANSR
– Inner Child Work
• 10+ years coaching professionally
• Hundreds of women coached across corporate, creative & entrepreneurial fields
For over a decade, I’ve studied how neuroscience, psychology, and behavioural change intersect - and I’ve used that knowledge to help hundreds of women free themselves from mental chaos and reconnect with clarity, confidence and a deep sense of inner safety.
Before this work, I spent years looking like I had it all together - ‘thriving’ in my corporate career, saying yes to everything, keeping everyone else happy. But beneath the surface, I was running on fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt.
When I finally learned to understand my mind rather than fight it, life got lighter. I became calmer, clearer, and more confident - and I’ve spent the past decade helping other women do the same.
How I Work (🧠 The Mental Freedom Method)
The backbone of everything we’ll do together.
All my work is grounded in The Mental Freedom Method, which I created after years of study and hundreds of hours coaching women with loud minds.
It’s a structured, science-informed, deeply human framework that helps high-achieving women move from mental chaos and survival mode to calm, clarity, and self-trust:
RECOGNISE what’s actually happening in your mind (and why). Survival strategies, not who you actually are. Put down coping strategies.
REGULATE your nervous system so you’re not constantly braced
REWIRE the patterns that keep you stuck in self-doubt and overthinking
RECONNECT you with your values, needs, and inner voice
RISE into a steadier, truer way of living - from self-trust, not self-surveillance
It’s science.
It’s compassion.
It’s power.
And it’s designed for women whose brains have been in high gear for far too long
Ways to Work Together
Every woman’s journey is different - which is why my work meets you where you are.
Whether you want private, deep transformation, shared growth in community, or something you can explore at your own pace, there’s a path for you here.
Real Women. Real Change.
How to Get Started
Working together is simple:
1. Book your free consultation
A relaxed 20-minute call - no pressure, just clarity.
2. Share a few details ahead of time
So I can understand where you are and what you need.
3. We explore the best path forward
You’ll leave the call with direction, insight, and next steps - whether or not we work together.
