Faith Foo - EMDR-Inspired Transformation Coach

22/10/2025

Do you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel? One minute you're handling a work deadline, the next you're navigating family drama, and before you know it, that constant low-level hum of stress has become a roar of anxiety. It's a feeling so many of us know that weight on your chest, the racing thoughts, the feeling that you're just barely keeping it all together.

Do you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel? One minute you're handling a work deadline, the next you're navigating family drama, and before you know it, that constant low-level hum of stress has become a roar of anxiety. It's a feeling so many of us know that weight on your chest, the racing thoug...

18/10/2025

The Power of the Struggle 🦋

Did you know the butterfly's struggle to emerge from its chrysalis is absolutely essential for its survival?

It's not just a dramatic exit it's a vital workout!

The intense effort of pushing out forces fluid into the butterfly's wings, making them strong enough and rigid enough for flight. If you try to "help" a butterfly by cutting it out, its wings won't develop correctly, and it will never be able to fly.

Lesson: Sometimes the struggles we face are the very thing giving us the strength, resilience, and power we need to eventually soar. Don't avoid the hard parts they're what prepare you for your own flight!

15/10/2025

In today’s fast-paced professional environment, traditional coaching has long been a trusted way to achieve personal and career goals. However, a new paradigm is emerging, EMDR-inspired coaching, which marries the structured approach of conventional coaching with the transformative techniques of EMDR therapy.

This innovative method delves deep into the emotional roots that often hold us back, setting the stage for rapid and lasting change.

We've all been there. You set big goals, create a detailed action plan, and feel ready to conquer the world.

09/10/2025

I'm thrilled and honored to share my recent feature with Healthful on a topic that truly matters: "Trauma Isn't Always Visible."

We often only associate trauma with dramatic, outward signs, but the reality is that many struggles are invisible to the naked eye. This article delves into the quiet battles people face and why a more compassionate, nuanced approach to mental health is essential.

I hope this piece sparks important conversations and provides validation for those who need it.

Check out the article here:

Learn how invisible trauma impacts mental health with expert counsellor insights and tips for recognizing and healing hidden emotional wounds.

08/10/2025

The Unbelievable Truth About "Starting Over" After You've Lost It All.

Have you ever felt life has a way of quietly pulling the rug from beneath your feet?...

Have you ever felt life has a way of quietly pulling the rug from beneath your feet? One moment you're standing on solid ground, and the next you're free-falling. Sometimes it's a sudden, jarring blow, the kind that takes your breath away.

02/10/2025

This morning, as I sit here and write, I realize something… I am inside my dream workplace! A space I once only imagined has become reality...

This morning, as I sit here and write, I realize something… I am inside my dream workplace! A space I once only imagined has become reality. Surrounded by greens.

26/09/2025

Rest feels unsafe due to a combination of trauma responses and societal pressure, where the nervous system has learned to associate stillness with danger and productivity with safety, leading to hypervigilance or anxiety. In environments where survival depended on constant action or where productivity was highly valued, the body may perceive slowing down as a threat. This response can also be a way to avoid suppressed emotions that surface during stillness, creating a cycle of constant doing to maintain a false sense of security.

That fear doesn’t always belong to today.
Sometimes, it belongs to the younger you the one who had to figure everything out alone, who learned to survive by shutting down the feelings that were too overwhelming to face.

The body remembers.
And healing begins when we let both parts of us speak the bold adult and the fearful child.

This is the heart of my EMDR-Inspired Transformation Coaching: not fixing, but becoming whole.

17/09/2025

The Truth About Burnout

What happens when the pressure to succeed leads to exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, and a sense of never feeling “good enough”?

High-achiever burnout is incredibly common in successful individuals, given the fact that society holds us to impossible standards.

Do you always feel like you're running on empty, no matter how much you rest? Like you're constantly on edge, even when things are going well? It's a feeling so many of us know. We push through long hours, deal with constant emails, and carry the weight of impossible expectations.

05/09/2025

I thought I was starting over. Turns out, I was becoming!

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it truly means to evolve. It’s not about leaving an old identity behind because it no longer fits, but because something deeper is calling to you.

01/09/2025

As a trauma therapist, I have a deep appreciation for the journey of healing, not only for my clients but for myself. Just three days of training can shift my perspective and bring clarity to my own path. Just finished the three-day integrative psychotraumatology training, "Model of Self-Therapist As A 'Tool'" with Doris D'Hooghe , and it was a profoundly personal experience.

Working with trauma requires a commitment to continuous self-development. The field is constantly evolving, and what we know today can be deepened or even changed tomorrow. I had one of those "aha" moments when I was introduced to a new attachment style, Thanatos Attachment. This concept resonated with me, and suddenly, some of the deeply ingrained, seemingly insurmountable patterns in my clients' lives made sense. It was not about a lack of will or effort, but a deeper, more primal dynamic at play.

The training offered more than just new clinical insights. It was a space for my own personal breakthroughs:

• Day 1 was about connecting with my own Transcendent Energy. In the demanding world of trauma work, I can lose sight of that inner wellspring. This was a beautiful reminder to tap into that resource and let it guide me.

• Day 2 brought a powerful realization about the echoes of my ancestors' trauma. I learned to distinguish what is mine to carry and what is not. This wasn't just a theoretical exercise; it was a visceral experience of liberation. I am free from spending my energy trying to fix things that are not my responsibility. This understanding is a gift, and it allows me to be more present for my clients without carrying an unnecessary burden.

• Day 3 was a beautiful reunion with a part of myself I'd labeled "Do Not Disturb." I came to understand her as my protector part, and I befriended her. Her name is now FAITH-IN. She's still guarding the door, but now there's a gentle invitation: "knock before you come in." This shift is a profound act of self-compassion, and I am learning to honor her protective nature with kindness.

Taking time to simply be a student to receive rather than always give is a necessary part of this work. Stepping out of my role as a therapist and into a space of pure learning and absorption was a deep act of self-care. It was a beautiful reminder that to truly help others heal, I must be dedicated to my own ongoing journey of growth.

30/08/2025

A Profound Journey of Self-Discovery.

When I first encountered the workshop title, "Model of Self. Therapist as a Tool," a chord resonated deep within me. The journey of understanding myself has always been one I've poured my heart and soul into.

I had previously crossed paths with D'Hooghe's work during my EMDR training, and a profound trust in her experience had already taken root. Without a second thought, I committed to the workshop, drawn by a deeper, non-detachable sense of connection.

From the start of the morning session, I was captivated by a new truth and a new perspective. What followed was a series of deeply personal, experiential exercises. Through these, I was not just learning; I was breaking through my own barriers. I had a profound breakthrough that felt entirely my own.

This experience reminded me of a humbling and beautiful truth: we can never fully outgrow ourselves. There will always be a new layer to uncover, a new piece of the puzzle to find. It is a continuous, human process of becoming.