Hi, I’m Karen
Thanks for popping by! I’ve had quite a journey, a similar journey to what you’re are currently facing…
At the time I really needed some proactive, forward-thinking emotional support and guidance but it wasn’t around.
It was only much much later that I finally found it and committed to supporting others, like you, in similar position I was in.
So, I found out that fertility was an issue when I had a late diagnosed medical condition aged 25. At the time I wasn’t ready to conceive. But knowing it could be difficult, just changed everything.
For years I questioned myself and my future. I lost a part of who I was. I dreaded pregnancy announcements and social events became awkward. When I eventually was ready to start trying there were more complications. And we realised IVF was going to be needed.
Friends said to be grateful to have IVF. But actually, I was devastated at needing science to be a mummy. It all felt so final and scary.
Along the IVF path, aged 38, I was scared and crumbling. I decided to finally address how I was thinking and feeling in a different way. Amazingly the next round was successful.
We’re taught a lot about being aware of mental health but not what to do with it. That piece in the puzzle is what makes people feel empowered, capable, calmer and more in control. It was a piece I wish had been found earlier.
Like lots of people who’ve had difficulty conceiving, the positive pregnancy test wasn’t the end of my worries. Having spent years bracing myself for childlessness I was both excited and terrified I’d lose him. It continued into parenting in some way.
Things had to change
After I saw what happened to me, I don’t want anybody else to go through it. To have memories of parts of their life or pregnancy full of anxiety, because it doesn’t have to be like this.
So, I retrained. I gave up my corporate career and threw everything into coaching, because I’d seen it work first hand and saw the need all around me.
I’ve retrained as a Life & Success Mindset Coach with extra specialist training in Fertility, Pregnancy & Postnatal Support. I’m also a qualified Hypnosis, EFT & NLP Practitioner too. All this training and experience means that my focus isn’t just on the baby, it’s on the whole of you and all the bits that are affected; work, relationships etc.
And yes, I practice what I preach! Since I’ve been incorporating these techniques into my life, the change is amazing. I’m a different person. Back to the pre-25yr old me (with some added wrinkles!)
Before this I was a Lawyer, Project Manager and Client Success Manager. A bit of a change but the best one yet! I live in London with my IVF miracle son, and fluffy cat!
Ok, bit of honesty… When I started this I was sceptical about changing mindset, how it was possible and if it was all a bit hocus pocus. Sometimes the results still baffle me, but it really really works. I’m regularly amazed at the results my clients are getting. The best thing is that they feel an inner shift. Seeing that happen is amazing and I’d trade drafting a contract for that any day!
Infertility took a piece of me away, but it’s been reclaimed.
I’m here to help you do the same. Wherever you are on your journey, whether starting fertility treatment, finding out it might be needed, facing childlessness or pregnant and anxious or holding a baby and struggling – I’m here for you. I’m committed to supporting you to be the best version of you to live your life feeling calmer, more confident and in control.
There are various courses, programs and options available to work with me or tap into resources to suit different budgets, timescales and needs. Everything I do is personalised to fit your needs.
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