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A visionary coach, experienced psychotherapist and conscious catalyst for evolutionary change, Charl "We all have a history, we all have known suffering.

As a multidisciplinary psychotherapist and coach, Charlotte is passionate about the power of becoming conscious. With a thirst for personal growth, Charlotte is qualified in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, and Psychosynthesis Life Coaching; her present ventures also include Individual and Organisational Leadership Coaching and writing her thesis for an MA in Psychosynthesis Coaching. She continually studies neuroscience, attachment theory, trauma recovery, existential crisis, mind-body connection and embodied leadership. Whilst we do our best to move on, unresolved wounds impact our sense of self and we inherently take this into our lives, our relationships and our workplaces. When we aren't conscious of our internal wounding we live from our 'survival self', projecting on other people and our external environments. This affects how we move in the world and hinders the quality of our personal and professional relationships. However, this wounded 'survival self' is not who you are. Becoming conscious is about healing from history, unlearning your conditioning and aligning with your authentic Self, so that you can embody the fullest expression of your true potential in life, in love and in leadership." A specialist in her field, Charlotte's expertise is qualified by years of in-depth training and extensive clinical experience. Through her successful private practice, she has supported hundreds of clients, including a number of influencers, sports and TV personalities. Her approach is an alchemy of empowering psycho-education, conscious awareness and radical compassion that when embodied, cultivates fertile ground for life-long personal and professional transformation.

09/01/2026

We’re living longer. Working faster. Processing more information than any generation before us.

But our psychological capacity hasn’t caught up.

In my work, I’m noticing a growing, underlying angst in more and more clients - a constant awareness of how quickly things can be done now, how much more can be produced, how little time tasks should take… especially with AI.

Yet instead of creating space, relief, or breathing room, this speed is compressing the psyche.

What is meant to optimise, can accelerate an already unsustainable internal pace.

Without the psychological capacity to move forward with intention, it begins to feel like running downhill - speed without orientation, momentum without containment.

I’ve been developing the concept of to name what’s missing!

Psychological longevity is the capacity to remain mentally, emotionally, and relationally sustainable across a long life - not just efficient in the short term.

In an age of acceleration, people need a different kind of education to understand:

• Burnout isn’t weakness
• Overwhelm isn’t incompetence
• Emotional exhaustion isn’t a personal flaw

They are signals that our inner systems are being asked to operate beyond their design limits.

Psychological longevity shifts the questions we ask:

– How do we pace ourselves across decades, not quarters?
– How do we build emotional capacity alongside performance?
– How do we adapt to increasing speed without fragmenting our sense of self?

I’m here for leveraging tech and AI for the powerful tool that it is.

But we cannot abandon our human needs in the process of the world moving faster around us.

This isn’t about slowing ambition.
It’s about making ambition sustainable.

Because the future doesn’t need more exhausted high-performers!!

It needs humans who can stay conscious, regulated, and connected - for the long haul 🙌🏼

05/01/2026

🧠 The new year doesn’t erase the psychological wear and tear of the last.

I love the idea of fresh starts as much as the next person. But psychologically, we don’t ‘reset’ each January. Our minds, bodies and emotions carry what we’ve lived.

Over the past year, I’ve noticed the same pattern again and again - more people struggling to keep up with a world accelerating faster than the human psyche can reasonably adapt.

This is often framed as a resilience issue. Cope better. Manage stress. Optimise performance.
But that framing misses the point.

What we’re really facing is a question of psychological longevity.

🧠 Psychological longevity is our capacity to sustain wellbeing, identity, emotional coherence, and meaning over time - especially under ongoing pressure and change.

Our psychological capacity is cumulative. How we live, cope, and care for ourselves shapes how long - and how well - we can sustain our lives.

In 2026, this will sit at the centre of my personal and professional work: research, writing, speaking, and education.

This is a conversation we need to be having more seriously and one I’ll be bringing to the table. Who wants to join me?

Charlotte x

19/12/2025

🎄 As many people head towards the Christmas break, I’m noticing a familiar pattern in my work...

People are crawling to the festive finish-line,
gasping for ‘time off’,
but then organising that ‘time off’ with plans that very much still keep them ‘on’.

We often assume that a break from work = recovery.

But recovery doesn’t happen when your nervous system is still in that constant ‘on’ of fight-or-flight.

If your nervous system remains over-activated - managing plans, family dynamics, expectations and emotional labour - the body doesn’t get the signal that it’s safe to rest, repair and replenish.

👉 For many, Christmas becomes another form of diary optimisation and performance:

• catching up with as many people as possible
• holding complex family systems
• keeping things ‘nice’
• pushing through social exhaustion
• hoping the break will somehow replenish what the year has taken
• all whilst over-eating and socially drinking (which only adds to our fatigue)

‼️ Time away from one stress, doesn’t automatically mean recovery if we fill the space with other psychological and physiological stressors.

This is something I think about through the lens of psychological longevity - how long we can sustain emotional coherence, identity and wellbeing in a world that rarely slows down enough to allow genuine repair.

❓ As this year closes, it might be worth looking at your ‘time off’ and asking:

💡 Do I have dedicated space to actually recover?
💡 What activities give me energy? What drains it?
💡 What would it mean to truly stand down, even briefly?
💡 Not as another thing to do - but as an act of care for your human system, that’s been carrying a lot.

16/12/2025

💻 Last week, I had the privilege of delivering Empathy in Action training to the RELX international Employee Relations team - a group working at the (often) sharp edge of human complexity, emotion and organisational responsibility.

Listening to the team, there was a real sense of the immense emotional load ER professionals carry - hearing distress, anger, fear and disappointment on repeat, often while delivering outcomes people don’t want to hear.

⚡ Without the right skills, empathy becomes exhausting.
🪴 With the right skills, it becomes sustainable, ethical and grounding.

In a world accelerating rapidly towards AI, automation and data-driven decision making, this work felt more important than ever.

📈 Because while AI can support process, consistency and efficiency, real human connection and communication are still at the heart of helping someone feel psychologically safe 🧠 during difficult processes.

Across two modules, we explored:

🪴 Why empathy is not a “soft skill” but a stabilising force in high-stakes conversations
💡 How empathy regulates the nervous system (often more than logic!)
❓ The difference between empathy and emotional over-functioning
⚖️ How boundaried empathy protects neutrality, fairness and wellbeing
📜 Practical scripts that bring care, clarity and direction into tough ER conversations

As organisations invest heavily in AI capability, we must invest just as seriously in emotional intelligence, nervous system literacy and human skills.

✅ The feedback has been so encouraging - and I’ll be back in the new year for a follow-up debrief (because we don’t do tick-box training over here).

If we want workplaces that are fair, humane and resilient in the age of AI, we can’t outsource emotional labour to systems.

EQ isn’t a ‘nice to have’ - it’s mission-critical 💡

15/12/2025

One week ago, I joined a gym again - for the first time in 8 years 💪🏼 And the shift in my mental and physical health is already noticeable 🙌🏼

When I worked in the leisure industry, movement was built into my workplace. When I became self-employed WFH, that structure disappeared.

Then came the pandemic, home workouts, pregnancy, post-partum recovery, back issues, a baby…and suddenly movement became something I tried to fit around everything else.

Even though home workouts were convenient, I became less engaged and more frustrated - endless YouTube scrolling, make-shift equipment, squeezing sessions in around childcare.

It wasn’t sustainable or motivating.

What I hadn’t fully appreciated until this week was the power of place.

🌱 Going somewhere designed for health
🏋🏻‍♀️ Having the right equipment
🙏🏼 Beautiful spaces that feel calming (these changing rooms!)
🤍 Being around other people again

After years of WFH, I didn’t realise how isolating it had quietly become. Being in a shared space - exchanging smiles, encouragement from an instructor, new familiar faces - has felt deeply regulating and surprisingly wholesome.

It’s not as convenient as working out from 🏡 , but it offers so much more connection. Something humans need now more than ever.

Have I lost weight? No.
Training for a HYROX? Nope.
For me, this isn’t about that.

It’s about how I feel in my whole being. And in just one week I feel:

✨ more regulated
✨ more energised
✨ more focused
✨ more like me

Not because I’m pushing harder, but because the environment is supporting me 🌱

There’s lots of hype around bio-hacking 🧬 and optimisation (and many tools genuinely help), but this week reminded me not to overlook the foundations and the environments that make caring for health easier.

As I plan for 2026, investing in a place that supports my body, nervous system, and sense of connection no longer feels indulgent — it feels responsible. And responsible is sexy 😉

Mind and body aren’t separate.
And neither is our wellbeing from the spaces we choose 🤍

What places or activities support your health? 🌱

11/12/2025

🏥 Last week I travelled to London to deliver a bespoke session for an NHS Emergency Medicine Consultant team - a talk I poured weeks into so I could truly honour what EM clinicians face every day.

Emergency Medicine is intense. The pace is set by human need, not workflow - and right now those demands are far beyond what the system can hold.

A few stark stats:
📉 31.5% of UK doctors report high burnout, with EM significantly higher.
📈 46.8% of NHS staff report work-related stress.
⚠️ EM consultants often have to manage patient volumes above safe limits.

This isn’t just operational pressure - it’s emotional, physical and existential.

Corridor care, delayed pain relief and resource gaps create moral distress and slowly erode clinical identity.

So we explored one key question:
What do you do when you can’t remove the stressor?

In EM, you can’t slow the pace. Chronic stress becomes permanent stress - not from weakness, but from being human.

💡 Which is why nervous system regulation becomes essential leadership.

We worked through small practices that make a big difference:

👣 Parasympathetic grounding
🎨 Micro-moments of recovery
🤝 Co-regulation - because we steady each other more than we realise

And we closed on this truth:
👉🏼You can’t fix the system alone - but you can shape the climate your team works within.

You are human first. Your capacity shapes everything that follows.

Honoured to support leaders who carry so much. The people holding the system together deserve to be held too. 🤍

London at Christmas, you are also beautiful too 🎄

17/11/2025

🥊Celebrating family, dedication and seeing the power of physical & psychological performance in action!👇🏼

This weekend I watched my ‘baby’ brother step into a completely new arena: a charity boxing match, hosted by 🥊

Josh has always been that person who seems to pick things up quickly, something that frustrated me as a kid and impresses me as an adult.

👉🏼But beneath that natural talent is years of commitment, discipline, and graft.

From ex-pro skier⛷️ , to ex-pro snowboarder🏂 , to bodybuilder 💪🏼 He pours himself wholeheartedly into whatever he does.

And while bodybuilding is not my world, witnessing the calculation, consistency and hard work behind the scenes has always given me huge respect for the sport.

🥊Boxing, however, was different.
A few weeks’ training.
A 100kg frame that isn’t exactly built for speed.
An opponent who was heavier, taller, and equally intimidating.

And my brother who is, by nature, laid back, conflict avoidant and a total softie beneath the tattoos.

Yet again, he surprised us👏🏼

With focus, learning a new skill, and one clear tactic - go low, swing up - he delivered a first-round 🥊💥

Relief, pride and a huge appreciation for what can happen when mind and body align with purpose.

Again, it was a powerful reminder how much psychological performance shapes physical performance (and vice versa).

Whether we’re in a boxing ring, a boardroom, a team meeting or leading others through uncertainty, the ability to regulate ourselves, stay present, adapt quickly, and trust our training - mental and physical - is everything 🙌🏼

Each of us have our own arenas - work, home, parenting, friendship, sports, health, money - where the integration of mindset, emotion and physiology determines how we show up.

Whilst I’m not an advocate for a sport that involves head trauma - I so proud of you brother💙 Holding onto you as my inspiration with some new and exciting challenges of my own ahead!

14/11/2025

💡 There is still something relatively overlooked in much of the mental, fitness and wellness space: the integral role of the nervous system in health, recovery, and the overall human experience.

This was the hot topic of convo when and I met each other for the first time earlier this week. I’ve been following her work at Kloodos for a while was blown away by their premium tech and science-based protocols.

As my work deepens as a psychotherapist and educator, this truth becomes more undeniable:

🧠 Physical health and mental health are not separate systems.
🧬 They are one continuous feedback loop - and your nervous system sits right at the centre.

Yet it’s largely surface level how profoundly your sympathetic (fight/flight) or parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state impacts every single thing you do.

In the modern world of constant:

📲 notifications
‼️ 24/7 news cycles
📈 performance pressure
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 parenting juggles
💬 endless WhatsApp groups
💢 and environments that are out of sync with our human design
to name a few...
⚡ so many people are living in a near-permanent sympathetic state of ‘always on’.

And often they have neither the tools nor the education to support their own recovery.

👏 Julie’s work at Kloodos is genuinely pioneering - it’s proof that real wellness starts with nervous system regulation, and that when we can access a parasympathetic state, everything improves: sleep, digestion, recovery AND mental and emotional resilience.

What I admire most is Julie’s clarity and conviction. She doesn’t just build solutions - she educates, advocates, and raises the standard for what ‘wellness’ should mean.

I’ve been so energised by the alignment in our missions and excited to see what the future of whole-human wellness looks like! 🌱

03/11/2025

Capturing some of the good people and good vibes from outside of the therapy room✨

Last month I turned 36 so I’ve been feeling rather nostalgic and reflective.

It’s definitely true for me, that the older I get the deeper I appreciate the incredible moments that I get to experience.

And I’m getting braver at living more fully and creating the opportunities to do so…including:

🥂 Special weekends away full of sunshine and spontaneity
🙌🏼 Hanging out with awesome people, having meaningful conversations and sharing good food together
🎤 Fabulous events like the Balance Collective, hosted by - where I finally got to meet the lovely
🏆 Opportunities to celebrate others and see them rise up in their industry - as well as the glitz and glam of getting dressed up for the Awards

October was a full, celebratory month (a few wobbles were also in there too but I’m not so inclined to capture those!)

Not every month is as eventful…I’ve certainly been on a bit of a come down.

And, taking the time to capture key moments and look back on them helps me to remember with gratitude - especially when life moves so quickly!

Looking forward to seeing what November brings 👏🏼

16/10/2025

Six months ago, I auditioned for 🎤  I made it through all the rounds - right up to the final 24 - but didn’t make the final cut.

Of course, I was disappointed. But I also knew I still wanted to show up and cheerlead those who did make it to the stage.

Yesterday, I attended the event - and I’m so glad I did.
 The talks covered everything from empowering women through bo***ir photography, to rest as the key to success, to conscious media consumption, to navigating exponential change.

What struck me most…
 No matter the setback, the rejection, or the redirection - staying true to your authentic path is how we live meaningful lives.

I left feeling even more focused, and reminded that ideas worth sharing don’t fade…they evolve to even more impactful stories.
 And I know there’s a TED Talk in me - one that will find its moment, its message, and its audience.

Here’s to trusting the timing and seeing what happens next year 🔴 🙌🏼

11/03/2025

“Speak with the intention to be heard”

- the quote I’ll be holding onto from today’s fantastic Women in Business networking event, hosted by in celebration of International Women’s Day.

An emotive authors’ panel featuring four inspiring women who have written books to empower other women - sharing their stories, their struggles, and their wisdom.

One of the most striking discussions was about why so many women still find it difficult to use their voice.

The echoes of generational conditioning run deep, with many women still feeling caught in a childhood ‘good girls’ identity - to be ‘demure’, not disruptive, to look the part rather than lead the conversation.

Even today, internalized biases can make women hesitant to speak up or, worse, judge each other when they do.

A special shoutout to the authors in the spotlight:

Patricia Seabright for her wisdom that we must first look inward to understand the barriers that hold us back, and that when we do speak, we must do so with the intention of being heard.

Katie Farrell for bravely sharing her story of healing and how she found her purpose—reminding us all that our voices are not just for us, but for those who need to hear them.

Susan Heaton-Wright for highlighting the importance of presence and letting go of personal ego in service of purpose and passion.

And Nadia Finer for illustrating the power of finding your ‘quiet riot’ and championing the stories of people overcoming shyness.

What resonated most was the idea that confidence is not the absence of fear but the presence of purpose.

When we disconnect from personal insecurity and connect with passion and mission, our voices become stronger.

And when we speak - not just to talk, but to be heard - we create ripples that inspire others to do the same.

So, let’s pass the baton. Let’s collaborate over compete. Let’s uplift, amplify, and create space for each other.

Because when one woman finds her voice, she doesn’t just change her own life - she empowers the next generation to do the same.

28/09/2024

I often feel really lonely in business…

Which is why a real, in person, catch up with Kirsten Samuel yesterday made it the most wholesome morning.

As a psychotherapist and coach, I , by myself and often online. And though I’m privileged to have my own therapy space, it doesn’t necessarily feel less lonely seeing clients in person either.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my profession - it is the most rewarding, faith-in-humanity-restoring, inspiring work.

But as client work and therapist mentorship is largely one-sided (as it should be), it doesn’t meet many of my personal social needs - even with a great ‘work-wife’ and friend in !

And whilst Covid catapulted the online side of my business in terms of global impact and time-efficiency, I’ve found myself in the ‘convenience trap’ of back-to-back scheduling (which has increased my income and made it even more tempting to stay in the trap!)

Add in the mix, juggling my practice alongside raising my 14 month old daughter - a constant internal tug of war between my ‘ambitious career woman’ and ‘ideal mother’ within - I am the most time poor I’ve ever been.

But I’ve realised I am the only one who can change things.

So after 11 weeks of diary-aligning, yesterday I chose connection over convenience, in-person over income, and nurtured friendship within formal relationship.

Reconnecting with the joy of commuting to a location, sitting in a restaurant rather than an office, and sharing about life’s personal stresses as well as professional strategy felt so nourishing.

So though it rained all day and I’m still sulking that summer is over, I am feeling so warmed for investing the time and effort - and appreciative for the opportunity to work with such awesome women in the Kamwell team.

Thank you for topping up my tank Kirsten. And if any of my connections on here resonate and would like to meet up IRL, if you can bare with me whilst I try to juggle it all (and are happy to arrange months in advance), I’m here for it!

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