Support for Professionals Under Sustained Pressure
Online cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy and coaching for stress, anxiety, overthinking and the cost of constantly coping.
For many people stress and anxiety don’t look like a sudden explosion. You are still showing up, still delivering, and still responsible, but internally you may be reaching breaking point.
Stress and anxiety can show up as increased mental load, somatic tension, or a sense that decisions take more effort than they used to. What I call Quiet Stress.
It isn’t a personal failing. It’s often the result of prolonged pressure, insufficient recovery, and having too little mental space to think properly.
Clarashi provides online cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy and life coaching for professionals experiencing stress, anxiety, overthinking, disrupted sleep and the strain of constantly coping. Support is structured, confidential, and tailored to the individual.
When things don’t feel as straightforward as you would like
A Structured and Deliberate Approach
The emphasis is on depth, clarity, and thoughtful pacing.
Designed to bring clarity, not pressure
I work in a calm, structured way.
The focus is on reducing mental load and restoring clarity, without rushing or overcomplicating the process.
The work is intentionally paced to allow for attention, care, and proper reflection.
How I Support You
Careful by design.
A steady approach, shaped around you
Support is offered through focused online one-to-one sessions, and through Élan and Atelier, structured private programmes for those wanting continuity, depth, and sustained change.
More details are available on my How I Work page or on my Further Information page.
Qualifications and professional standards
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Certified Professional Coach.
My therapeutic training was completed through the UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy,with qualifications including:
My coaching training was completed through the International Coach Academy:
Level 2 Certified Professional Coach
I am also a member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists and undertake regular professional supervision and continuing professional development.
FAQs
Why do I wake up at night, and why am I not able to get back to sleep?
Waking briefly during the night is common. The difficulty can begin when waking triggers pressure or worry, such as “I must get back to sleep now,” which increases alertness and makes sleep less likely. Over time, the bed or a particular time of night can also become associated with being awake.
Persistent sleep disruption can have several possible causes, so consider speaking to your GP if it continues, worsens, or significantly affects how you function during the day.
Read: Why do I Overthink at Night?
Why am I exhausted all day but wide awake at night?
Feeling exhausted does not always mean that your mind and body are ready to sleep. After prolonged pressure, you may feel depleted while remaining mentally alert, physically tense, or preoccupied with what happened during the day and what is waiting tomorrow.
Trying to force sleep can add another layer of pressure. Support may involve reducing this sense of arousal and rebuilding a steadier relationship between bed, rest, and sleep.
Why can’t I switch off from work, even when I’m not working?
Continuing to think about work can feel useful. Your mind may be trying to solve unfinished problems, prevent mistakes, or prepare for what comes next.
The temporary sense of control can keep rumination, checking, and mental rehearsal going even when they are no longer helping. The aim is not to force thoughts away, but to develop a reliable way to contain them and disengage from work.
Why don’t weekends or holidays actually make me feel rested?
A break from work removes some demands, but it does not automatically create recovery. You may still be mentally rehearsing problems, checking messages, or feeling responsible for what is waiting when you return.
Recovery is more likely when there is enough psychological distance from work, alongside experiences that genuinely reduce demand or restore a sense of choice. After a prolonged period of pressure, this can take time rather than happening as soon as the working week ends. Research on psychological detachment supports its importance for recovery and wellbeing.
Why am I clenching my jaw or getting headaches when I don’t feel stressed?
Jaw clenching and tension headaches can occur outside moments when you consciously feel stressed. Muscle tension may have become habitual, and some people clench while concentrating or while asleep.
Stress can contribute, but it is not the only possible cause. Persistent pain, tooth damage, jaw locking, or difficulty opening your mouth should be discussed with a dentist or GP.
Next steps
If this reflects something you’re noticing in your own life, further information about how I work is available on the How I Work page.
If you would like to talk things through, you can arrange an initial consultation to explore whether this approach feels right for you.