I Kept Finding Myself At Rock Bottom

Before coaching, I was struggling with managing my emotions, relationships and general well-being. People-pleasing seemed to be a huge driver and I’d also suffered a number of traumas over the course of my life - some of which I was very aware of and some unaware.

I’d had lots of therapy before but had always felt like this had never got to the root of anything, nor truly healed or improved things significantly. I kept finding myself at rock bottom and was unsure as to how I got there or how to get out. 

Before our first session, I felt a little nervous and unsure about whether I would be able to apply Lavinia’s methods to my life, but afterwards, I felt like I was in capable hands. I felt hope and at ease.  

Since the coaching series, my life has significantly changed for the better and I understand so much more about myself than I ever could have imagined.

I’m so much kinder and patient with myself and can now work through any struggles the right way. I also never really truly realised how much I used to people please until going through this series - it’s something which has shaped me for far too long. I’m so happy to have had the guidance to recognise when I’m doing it and why and then have the tools to combat it. 

I never thought that I would be able to get off the loop that I’ve been stuck on since early childhood but it feels like I’ve finally taken the stylus off the record. It feels amazing.  

My biggest learning was how to recognise triggers and where they come from. Once you understand that, it feels like having a superpower! Being guided through menstrual cycle tracking has also enabled a new sense of self-care in my life - something I’ve always struggled with. 

I’d never fully felt like I knew who I was before, whereas now I’m very confident that I do. I’m no longer afraid to just be me and as a result, my relationships with others have also changed for the better. My other half said that my investment in coaching was probably the best money I’ve ever spent. I totally agree!  

I’m so grateful for the tools I learnt to support me to navigate my way through life in a much more positive way. I was so close to giving up on myself before I started coaching with Lavinia and now I can’t even imagine ever thinking about giving up. Thank you.  

~ Caitlin Ward, dog walker/trainer/business owner, UK