Why choose me? Hear real testimonials from my clients about the transformative effect coaching has had on their lives
Testimonial from Lisa, Nurse
“I genuinely can't praise SaraLou enough. From the very first time I met her, I knew she was my kind of person. She has an amazing calming vibe mixed with just the right amount of enthusiasm. She makes you feel heard and understood when every day life means this is often overlooked.
For me life is always a bit up and down, a juggle and a challenge but SaraLou supports you with realistic and achievable tools that allow you to strive towards being the best version of yourself.”
Testimonial from F, GP, Mum of 2
“Working with SaraLou is the BEST thing I have done for my career and my life in the last 5 years!
Before, I was stressed, snappy, exhausted and just existing with little joy in my life. I tried to talk it through with friends and family but nothing seemed to change.
Through working with SaraLou my life has changed unbelievably, my stress levels are right down, I've found meaningful rest and my work life balance is better than I ever felt possible, I feel like me again!”
Testimonial from Rachel, Copywriter
“I was feeling that I’d lost sight of my pathway and disconnected from my true self whilst also feeling overwhelmed with life in general, which had led to feelings of low confidence and anxiety.
As adults we think we’re meant to have it all together but life throws us curveballs that mean we need to slow down, process our feelings and learn new coping techniques to move forward and steady the waters. Sara-Lou helps you do exactly this by reflecting on your past, reconnecting with your now and helping you realise your strengths. Pure magic from a very special person!”
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Case studies
Case Study #1: From Overwhelmed Perfectionist to Confident Boundary-Setter
The Challenge:
For Emma*, overwhelm was playing on repeat. Every morning, she woke up already feeling behind. Her mind started racing the moment her alarm went off—emails she needed to respond to, meetings that were back to back, the school whatsapp group reminding her of the next extra thing to do. The “to-do list” pressure ran her life. No matter how much she accomplished, there was always more.
As a 38-year-old senior marketing manager and mum of two, she had spent years trying to “do it all”—being on the treadmill at work, feeling like she needed to be a “super mum”, keeping the house running smoothly—but it never felt like enough. She felt like she was constantly on, juggling everyone’s needs, and never able to meet her own.
She knew she was stretched too thin, but slowing down felt impossible. “If I stop, everything will fall apart,” she told me. And yet, despite giving so much, she always felt like she should be doing more. More at work. More for the kids. More to quality time with her partner, friends, family... There was no space left for her in her own life.
She also found herself snapping at the people she loved most. She would hear herself being short with her children, getting frustrated at her partner, or losing patience with colleagues—and then the guilt would come flooding in. “Why can’t I cope?” “Everyone else seems to manage—why can’t I?” She saw other women balancing careers, families, and friendships, and it only reinforced the belief that she wasn’t doing enough. The shame of these moments was crushing. Her inner critic was relentless, whispering that she was failing—at everything.
When I asked her what she enjoyed—what she might like to bring back in, just for her— “I don’t know,” she admitted. “It’s been so long since I felt like me that I just don’t know what I like anymore.” Somewhere along the way, in the rush to keep everything together, she had lost that sense of self.
She knew she needed more balance, but the idea of even starting felt overwhelming. “Where would I even begin?” she said. Instead, she found herself slipping into habits that didn’t actually help—doom-scrolling at night when she knew she should go to bed early, relying on caffeine and sugar to push through the tiredness, saying yes to more to feel like she was enough.
The Transformation:
Through our work together, we explored where these high expectations and guilt were coming from. Emma learned to recognise her perfectionist tendencies and how they were driving her burnout. She started to see that her worth wasn’t tied to how much she did for others—that constantly pushing herself to be more wasn’t actually making her life any better.
We started with small, practical changes—helping her take back control of her time, set micro-boundaries in her day, and break free from the constant cycle of feeling behind. She learned to differentiate between what truly mattered and what she had been doing just out of obligation or guilt.
But the biggest shift wasn’t just in her schedule—it was in her mindset. She began to unlearn the belief that rest was indulgent and started seeing it as a necessary part of being the present, resilient and confident woman she wanted to be. She reconnected with what brought her joy—not just productivity, but real, meaningful joy.
She learned to set boundaries without guilt, delegate at work without feeling like she was failing, and actually enjoy time with her children without feeling she should be somewhere else. The result? Emma went from being constantly stretched too thin to feeling confident and back in control. She finally had time for herself, her family, and her career—without the burnout.
The Takeaway:
If Emma’s story resonates with you, you’re not alone. The constant pressure to do everything perfectly isn’t sustainable—and it’s not necessary. With the right support, you can create space, set boundaries, and feel more present in your own life again. Back in a discovery call below if you want to move past the overwhelm and recapture your joy and confidence again.
*Names have been changed, and permission has been obtained to share these experiences.