You’ve done enough

Step back from Overworking, Overthinking and People Pleasing

I’m Paula Gardner, a therapist, author and business psychologist. I have helped hundreds of people stop overworking, calm overthinking, and move away from people pleasing.

These behaviours may have served you well for years, perhaps even decades, but there comes a time when you start to feel the price: exhaustion, resentment, a dawning realisation that you have sacrificed your own needs for others who may not even appreciate it. Sometimes you may not feel like you know who you are anymore.

If you recognise yourself here, we will look at uncovering where this template has come from, and what it’s currently doing and not doing for you. Then, we can focus on making realistic changes that suit you and your circumstances.

We’ll also identify your own needs, something you may have neglected for years. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to fulfil them more effectively, not just through your work. 

My work is grounded in evidence-based psychology, and focused on sustainable change, not quick fixes or surface-level advice.

Through our work together, you’ll gain an understanding of yourself, but, more importantly, create a new future where your needs no longer come last.

Ways To Work With Me

One to one

For when you want space to slow things down and look at what’s really going on underneath how you’ve been living and working, and have my support as you make changes. One-to-one sessions online or in Folkestone, Kent.  Our work together is  collaborative and practical. We’ll begin from where you are right now.

Retreats

Designed for those who value space and a focused block of attention. Half-day or full-day retreats away from daily life and against the backdrop of invigorating coastline.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to make changes, sessions are £150 for 60 minutes, £200 for 90 minutes, or I can create a retreat tailored around you.  Book a no-obligation chat with me here.

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If you’re not quite ready and want to get to know me a bit better, you can subscribe to my Substack here. I write about overworking, overthinking and people pleasing, and what it looks like to step back from them in real life.