About me
You hold it together for everyone else. But who holds it together for you?
I'm a Master's-qualified Coach specialising in confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing. I use a counselling-informed approach that blends coaching, CBT, and hypnotherapy to help you understand what's holding you back and build lasting change from the inside out.
For the 'Stuck' but Motivated
Rebuild Your Boundaries and Self-Worth
What would change in your life if you stopped over-accommodating everyone else and finally recovered your own voice? Many of the people I work with look incredibly capable on the outside, but underneath, they are navigating deep internal frustration, struggling with low self-esteem, confidence, anxiety or depression. They are motivated, empathetic individuals who have fallen into the trap of putting everyone else first, people-pleasing, saying "yes" when they mean "no," holding back in moments that matter, and feeling emotionally drained from constantly managing other people's expectations. If you feel "stuck" in these patterns, my role is to help you process the underlying emotional layers, assert your boundaries, and rebuild your self-worth from the inside out.
Why I dedicate my practice to this
Early in my therapeutic career, I realized that the people doing the most for everyone else were often the ones suffering the most in silence. I saw highly motivated, deeply empathetic individuals running on empty because their default response was always to accommodate. Standard advice to "just set boundaries" isn't enough when people-pleasing is masking a deeper fear of letting others down. I built this practice specifically to help you break that exhausting cycle, so your empathy becomes your strength, rather than the reason you lose your voice.
Hybrid Counselling & Coaching
Because you are motivated to change but caught in deep-rooted patterns, you likely need a comprehensive framework rather than just open-ended talking. That is why I offer a true hybrid approach. We use Counselling and Psychotherapy to safely process past experiences and understand why you lose your voice or over-accommodate others. Then, we seamlessly blend in strategic Life Coaching, CBT, and NLP to build future confidence, assertiveness, and clear action plans. We don't just talk about the problem; we identify the root cause and give you the tools to break through. The result? Healthier boundaries, the ability to assert yourself without guilt, and genuine confidence in the direction of your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Authority Stack
You are in safe, highly qualified hands. I hold extensive clinical accreditations:
- Master’s Degree in Personal & Business Coaching
- PG Certificate in Personal & Business Coaching
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-Trained)
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Licensed NLP Practitioner
- Hypnotherapy Certificate
- Time-Line Therapy Certificate
- Professional Boundaries Training
- Trauma Informed Family Liaison
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Certificate in Safeguarding
- Standard Adult Safeguarding Course
- Fully Insured Practitioner
- DBS Check
Areas of coaching I deal with
Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
Simple, Flat-Rate Support
Choosing to invest in yourself shouldn't be complicated. I do not ask clients to self-diagnose whether they need counselling or coaching before we begin. Instead, I offer a single, unified therapeutic experience. Depending entirely on what you need to move forward, I will draw the right tools from across my practice, blending Integrative Counselling, Confidence Coaching, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Relationship Dynamics into one seamless approach.
All sessions are £85 for 50 minutes.
Block booking discounts are available
The Discovery Call
Free 20 Minute Consultation
A no pressure conversation to explore what you're struggling with, to see if we’re the right fit, and to map out the best way forward together.
Further information
What Clients Say
"From the start, he made me feel completely at ease... he helped me rebuild my self-belief and start making positive changes in my life. With his support, I went on to study at university and eventually became a social worker... That journey wouldn't have happened without the foundation he helped me build."
Mel
"What stood out straight away was how much Des truly understood. He didn't just listen, he got it. He helped me understand my own thoughts and calm what felt like constant racing in my mind... I feel far more confident, self-aware, and emotionally in control."
James
"He has helped me to manage my emotions and fears when making important life decisions, believing in me when I doubted myself... He has helped me to break down life struggles and create pathways to navigate them. I really don't know where I would be without his support."
Zoey
Your Next Step
You do not need to remain defined by the weight you have been carrying or the boundaries you have been unable to set. Taking the first step to break through the "stuck" phase is often the hardest part, but it is the beginning of a more balanced, self-assured life.
Book your free 20 minute consultation here www.AlignedAction.co.uk
