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1 to1 Shadow Work Coaching

Unlock Your Potential with Personalised Shadow Work Coaching in the UK

Discover the power of 1-to-1 Shadow Work UK coaching sessions, tailored exclusively to your unique wants and needs. Throughout these sessions, you remain in complete control, ensuring a secure and personalised exploration at your own pace.


The approach blends the wisdom of various therapeutic modalities, including Gestalt therapy, Voice Dialogue, Parts work, Accelerated Learning techniques, Grovian Metaphor Work, Bio Energetics and Family Systems Theory. What sets Shadow Work coaching apart is the time to focus on understanding your internal world and the unconscious mind. Through understanding where you are now, what gets in the way and what you want going forward we use creative and interactive ‘parts ‘work and a deep exploration of your life experiences, to help you connect the dots between your patterns and their origins.


Whether it's releasing pain and anger, bestowing self-acknowledgment, reconnecting with your inner child, or addressing the grip of fear on your life, Shadow Work coaching sessions can guide you with care towards resolutions that lead to personal growth and transformation.


The benefits of 1 to 1 Shadow Work coaching

The sessions are personalised to your specific needs, challenges, and goals. As your coach and facilitator, I support you and the process to address your unique experiences and issues.


Luxury of Time for Deep Exploration: 1-to-1 coaching allows for unhurried, in-depth exploration, providing ample time to delve deeply into your inner world, taking time to identifying long held patterns and make connection to the past, your emotions, experiences, fostering profound understanding and transformation


Your sessions are completely confidential, allowing you to explore sensitive and private topics in a safe and trusting environment.


One-on-one sessions often allow for a deeper and more  exploration of your inner world, as the focus is solely on your issues and emotions.


The one-on-one setting often fosters a deeper sense of safety and trust, allowing you to open up more fully about your emotions and experiences.


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I got enough space to ‘bring up’ and fully express the various parts of me. I felt safe and supported – almost as if a bubble was created and space held for me in it. The work is very deep.







EL, London

It’s very powerful and profound experience. It helped me dig a bit deeper into my trauma and learn about my patterns and narrative which might be creating blocks in my life and holding me back. The session was led by me but guided skilfully. Nothing was imposed or pushed. I liked that it was an embodied experience – a living and breathing experience

RB, London

I felt the session was self-paced. I could go as fast as I wanted and as deep as I wanted.










BE, London

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A fabulously engaging and nurturing session that allowed long held emotions to surface appropriately and be given beautiful tender support to be expressed. This allowed the tending of old emotional wounds and shining a light on the potential for even deeper wellbeing to surface

JL, London

I felt held in your intuition, deep empathy, and patience. Completion is happening slowly, now, and I feel a sense of calmness and clarity as I wake up with my inner wise woman.




VR, London

Outline of a 4-5 hour Shadow Work session

Pre-Session video call


Before every session, I take care to ensure that Shadow Work is the right approach for you at this point in your personal development journey. This work can delve deeply into your psychology and into your past, and I want to ensure that the time is right for this type of work.


I will take time beforehand to understand where you are currently in your life, your experience so far with similar modalities and determine if our session will be the best place to help you move forward. As your facilitator, I am guided by you and I am wholeheartedly committed to creating an environment where your agency is paramount, and the direction and depth of our work are determined by you.



Session Check-In


As the facilitator, I will begin our Shadow Work Coaching session by inviting you to share your aspirations and intentions. We will explore exactly what you would like to achieve and this inquiry will set the agenda for our session, outlining your goals, desires, and what you hope to achieve. It serves as our guiding star, shaping the direction and focus of our work together.


Simultaneously, I'm keenly interested in understanding any concerns or apprehensions you might have. I encourage you to voice your "Don't Wants," which represent the aspects or outcomes you wish to avoid during our coaching process. This dialogue is instrumental in establishing trust and transparency between us, creating a strong foundation for our work ahead. Your comfort and emotional safety are of utmost importance, and addressing any reservations upfront ensures that we embark on this journey with clarity and confidence.



In-Depth Exploration


Our Shadow Work Coaching sessions are generally designed to be around 5 hours in length. We believe in dedicating ample time to delve deeply into your desires, history, and what might be hindering your progress. We start by exploring what you want more of in your life, allowing you to articulate your goals and aspirations.


During these extended sessions, we take the opportunity to thoroughly examine your personal history and the factors that have shaped your current reality. We explore what's getting in the way of your personal growth and fulfillment.



Introducing  the ‘parts’


As some stage we will introduce the concept of working with "parts," recognising that our inner selves are multifaceted. Together, we'll explore the different facets or aspects or your inner tapes that may emerge during our coaching session. These facets could encompass various personas, inner conflicts, shadow, fears or messages that resemble people in your life.


In this stage, we might also look at fear and how fear shows up in your life and how ifor some people we believe could be acting as an internal guardian or protector within you. This is done collaboratively to create a secure and supportive environment, with particular attention to nurturing your inner child—a vulnerable aspect that may require special care


As part of the process, we engage in a creative exploration where you begin to bring internal messages and unconscious parts of yourself to the surface. Working together, we develop and expand upon these internal messages. This creative process often reveals patterns that shed light on the reasons behind your current circumstances.



Emotional Work



In a symbolic manner, we work on developing these internal parts, seeking to understand them better and finding a path toward positive transformation. Each session is unique, and we may transition into more energetic work that aligns with your specific needs. This can include addressing emotions such as anger or grief, stepping into a process to release energy from a shadow, and harnessing that energy for positive change in your life. The goal is to ensure that these shadows no longer control you, giving you more agency over your reactions and a greater sense of calm.



Moving forward, as your coach, I'll guide you through the third stage, which involves actively engaging in emotional work through various Shadow Work® processes. These processes are designed to help you explore and understand your inner world, including your fears and unresolved emotions.


Throughout our session, as a certified Shadow Work® coach we have a variety of potential processes from which we can introduce based on your specific needs and readiness. These processes can allow you to peel away layers of your emotional and psychological landscape, gradually uncovering deeper insights and healing opportunities.


Integration and Reflection


As your coach, I understand that our work doesn't end when the coaching session concludes. The sixth stage unfolds as you leave our session and begin to implement real-life changes based on the insights and experiences gained during our work together.


While we may discuss potential changes during our session, I'll assist you in actively planning and envisioning these adjustments. This proactive approach helps you transition more smoothly into your transformed reality once you return to your daily life, making the integration of newfound insights more manageable.



Transformation and Finding Gold and the energy in Shadows


Sometimes you experience and witness the transformation of your shadows—those aspects you may have considered "negative" or challenging—into sources of positive energy and growth. Together, we'll explore the belief that even within our shadows, there is valuable insight and potential for personal development, akin to discovering hidden "gold."


This can be empowering, as it reinforces the idea that personal growth often emerges from embracing and transforming perceived limitations.



Shadow Work® Tools


In our sessions, we utilise Shadow Work tools derived from group work to facilitate deep exploration and understanding. Together, we find ways to anchor the insights gained during our work so that they can be effectively integrated into your daily life.


This integration process ensures that the transformative work we do together has a lasting impact, allowing you to navigate life with greater clarity, resilience, and control over your emotions and reactions.


The Shadow Work Coaching Approach involves a structured, progressive journey that unfolds over time. Each stage plays a crucial role in your personal growth and self-discovery, guided by you and facilitated by me as your coach. This approach allows you to explore, understand, and transform various aspects of yourself, ultimately leading to a deeper sense of fulfilment and empowerment.




What is 'parts' work?

Creative Exploration and Internal Messages


In our Shadow Work Coaching Approach, we engage in a powerful technique known as "Parts Work." Parts Work is a method that allows us to explore the various aspects of your inner world in a structured and creative manner.


Understanding Parts Work


Parts Work is based on the idea that within each of us, there are distinct and often fragmented "parts" of our personality. These parts can be thought of as different aspects of yourself, each with its unique characteristics, emotions, beliefs, and motivations. They may represent different roles you play in your life or aspects of your identity that have developed in response to various life experiences.


Why Parts Work Matters


Parts Work is a valuable tool for self-discovery and personal growth because it helps us access and understand the complexity of our inner landscape. It allows us to identify and connect with different parts of ourselves that may have been hidden, ignored, or in conflict. By bringing these parts into conscious awareness, we create an opportunity for healing, integration, and personal transformation.



Developing Awareness and Patterns


As we engage in Parts Work, you may start to notice recurring themes, emotions, or patterns associated with different parts of yourself. These patterns often hold valuable insights into your past experiences and the ways in which you've adapted to life's challenges. By acknowledging and understanding these patterns, you gain clarity around why certain aspects of your life are the way they are today.


Integration and Transformation


In a symbolic and compassionate way, we work on developing and nurturing these internal parts. This process can be deeply transformative as it allows you to establish a harmonious relationship with the various aspects of yourself. It's about creating an internal balance and understanding that each part serves a unique purpose, even if they sometimes seem contradictory.


Uncovering the Wholeness Within


Parts Work is ultimately about uncovering the wholeness within you. It's an opportunity to embrace all the facets of your being, recognizing that even the parts you may have deemed "negative" or challenging have their own wisdom and gifts to offer. Through this process, you begin to see yourself as a multi-faceted and resilient individual with the capacity for growth and self-acceptance.


Parts Work is a dynamic and creative exploration of your inner world. It allows us to connect with and understand the different aspects of yourself, paving the way for integration, healing, and personal transformation. Through this process, you gain deeper self-awareness and a greater sense of inner harmony, empowering you to navigate life with increased clarity and resilience.



Shadow Work FAQ's


  • How does Shadow Work Coaching differ from traditional coaching?

    Shadow Work® Coaching is a unique approach that delves into the exploration and integration of hidden or suppressed aspects of one's personality. Unlike traditional coaching, which often focuses on goal setting and skill development, Shadow Work Coaching delves deeper into the subconscious, addressing emotional and psychological patterns that may be hindering personal growth and well-being.

  • What can I expect during a Shadow Work Coaching session?

    You can expect a safe and supportive environment where you'll explore your inner world, identify hidden aspects of yourself, and work on integrating them. Each session is unique and may involve creative exercises, visualization, and emotional processing.

  • Is Shadow Work Suitable for Everyone?

    Shadow work is not recommended during crisis situations. It involves delving deep into specific issues, often spanning different timelines and addressing inner aspects developed in childhood as protective mechanisms. It can also tackle long-standing patterns and dynamics in one's life, engaging emotional, psychological, and somatic levels.


    Before undertaking shadow work, it's essential to be adequately prepared and resourced. We inquire about your trauma history, coping strategies, and support network to ensure readiness for this transformative journey. Shadow work, especially 'downhill' work, tends to resonate more with those in later life stages who seek inner growth and a shift from external conformity to an inside-out perspective.


  • How do I find a qualified Shadow Work® Coach?

    Shadow Work® was developed by cliff Barry, Cliff Barry, Mary Ellen Whalen, Erva Baden, and Dimitri Bilgere and in the UK over the past 30 years by John and Nicola Kurk. You can find a list of practitioners on Shadowwork.com and shadowwork.eu. These practitioners maintain their certification every 2 years and are the only ones authorised to use the trademark Shadow Work®.


Fees for Shadow Work Coaching

The session fee covers an initial video call, the session, a follow-up integration call, and email summaries to support your integration. Each session typically spans 4-5 hours.


The cost is £550.


I hold a full EU certification as a Shadow Work® Coach and Group Facilitator. I am also fully insured through Holistic Insurance. I recertify every 2 years with Shadow Work EU and receive ongoing supervision and mentorship. As a certified practioner my work with clients and groups is bound by a code of ethics


For more information about Holistic Insurance, please visit their website: https://www.holisticinsurance.co.uk/.


See my about me page for details on my Shadow Work®  certification



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Drop me a message and we can arrange an initial dicovery call  to discuss more about shadow work and if the time is right for you.


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