Welcome to this sanctuary
for women navigating midlife, and beyond

Settle the anxiety, find peace within the challenges and…

Live a life more alive

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Hi, I’m Stella.
therapist, author & Midlife Guide.

For over a decade and a half I’ve been supporting women to feel a greater sense of inner peace, confidence and self-acceptance.

Now, through the practice of Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, I help you guide your mind & body out of survival mode so you can find your way back to calm.

So welcome to this sanctuary for deep-feeling, deep-thinking women in their 40s, 50s and 60s.

Midlife,
and the menopause transition,
can be challenging

So much is changing within your body, your mind, your feelings … your very soul.

You might feel lost and disorientated. You may feel broken - as if you’re losing yourself.

But Let me make this clear:

You are not going crazy. And you are NOT suffering from a hormone deficiency disorder.

You are navigating a powerful, deep transition.

I believe it is a profound opportunity to strip away who you were told to be, and finally remember who you actually are.

But I absolutely acknowledge that this can feel incredibly challenging…

So may I offer you a space to calm the anxiety of this transition, replace the self-criticism with compassion, and come home to the woman you truly are?

Work With Me

Are you living,
or just managing?

You’ve spent years holding everything together.

Showing up for others. Meeting expectations. Being the dependable one.

From the outside, you may look as though you're coping well.

But inside, your mind rarely switches off. You overthink. Second-guess yourself. Worry about things you can't control.

You think deeply and feel the world intensely.

But instead of entering an era of wisdom and peace, your nervous system feels like a frayed wire.

Somewhere along the way, you've become so focused on what everyone else thinks that you've lost sight of what you need.

And right now, maybe you’re merely surviving the days rather than living them.

Does this sound familiar?

You might find yourself:

  • And overanalysing what you said or how you were perceived.

  • That feels incredibly difficult to quiet down or switch off.

  • Delaying decisions because the fear of making a mistake feels physically unsafe.

  • Leaving your own boundaries blurred and your nervous system on edge.

  • Showing up as constant tension, fatigue, or an unsettled body.

Who am I now?

What matters most to me?

What do I want from this next chapter of my life?

And perhaps you’re asking these bigger questions…

And this is why I believe that, while midlife is a challenge it is also an opportunity….

Your opportunity to drop the expectations of others, quiet the inner critic, and get clear on you are and what you want from this next phase of your life.

Welcome to this
forward-looking space
where neuroscience
meets soulful depth

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy is entirely different from traditional talk therapy.

It is a collaborative, restorative process that respects your intellect, calms your nervous system, and focuses entirely on where you want to go - we don’t dig up the past.

Read more about how it works

A different way forward

Together, we can help you:

  • Quiet your overactive mind

  • Reduce anxiety, overwhelm and rumination

  • Build confidence and self-trust

  • Stop second-guessing yourself

  • Gain clarity about what matters most

  • Create meaningful, lasting change

This is gently powerful, practical work that focuses on where you want to go in this next chapter of your life.

Hear from some previous clients

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    “Stella’s sessions feel safe, gentle, and encouraging, yet stretching and transformative at the same time.

    Stella has a wonderful way of making you feel at ease, while also skilfully asking insightful questions to help you take small, powerful steps forward.

    I came away from each session feeling not only inspired to move forward but incredibly relaxed and grounded!

    I feel more resilient – like I can handle whatever life throws at me without becoming overwhelmed.

    — Lizzie (Winchester, UK)

  • Sunlight through trees

    “I recommend Stella because I found her knowledgeable, empathetic and clearly passionate about her work"

    Throughout the sessions, I felt supported, safe and energised to make the changes I wanted to make.

    I came looking for help with procrastination, but I feel I have taken away a much deeper understanding of myself, along with practical tools that I can continue using beyond the sessions.”

    — Samantha (Southampton, UK)

  • Sunrise through three trees in a field

    “Stella is very personable and immediately makes you feel comfortable"

    I felt I could be completely honest and no subjects were off limits. Stella was never judgmental about anything I shared. Instead she helped me make sense of certain feelings and behaviours.

    I was hoping to achieve a ‘quieter mind’ and Stella was very supportive in this.

    The model of looking forward and focusing on solutions was a new concept for me but it gave me ownership and responsibility to take control which was very liberating.”

    — Amber (Hampshire, UK)

  • Sunlight through tree branches

    "Stella is a very likeable, kind, perceptive and caring person"

    She listens, summarises and reflects back what you have said very well.

    She is also good at giving you time to process and work out for what actions you may need to take.

    I like the process in the therapy where one talks through the positive things that have happened recently and then concentrates on something I could do to improve my life even more. 

    I feel this process has helped me to make better decisions myself and not to let my monkey brain or irrational thoughts take over.”

    — Bryony (Southampton, UK)

Are you ready to begin?

If you’re ready to begin moving towards your preferred future you’re very welcome here.

Together let’s get you feeling calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again.

Embrace this midlife season of life and walk your path with confidence and clarity.

Let’s help you live a life more alive.

Find out more

I work online via Zoom.

I’m based in the UK but can see clients from anywhere in the world.