Emotional Avoidance: When Coping Starts to Disconnect You From Yourself
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My name is Áine, Coach and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), originally from Ireland and now based in Glasgow, Scotland.
I help people navigate life transitions, overcome self-doubt and re-connect with who they truly are so they can move forward with clarity, confidence and purpose. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of your next steps, you’re in the right place.
My approach blends the structure and evidence-based techniques of CBT with the flexibility of Coaching, helping you make sense of where you are now and supporting you to take confident steps towards the life you want

I genuinely had to do a double take at the calendar last week when I realised it was the beginning of March. On one hand, I’m delighted, the brighter evenings are creeping in. On the other, I could swear it was Christmas five minutes ago. ......
As humans, we’re very good at trying to get rid of discomfort. We distract ourselves, we stay busy, we push through. We tell ourselves we should be grateful…anything to avoid noticing that something isn’t quite right. As humans, this makes sense because discomfort is often unpleasant......

I offer one-to-one online sessions for those feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed. My sessions provide a supportive space to explore what’s going on and work towards meaningful change.

I offer an 8 week one-to-one Coaching Programme, designed to help reduce stress, clear the mental clutter and help you to feel back in control. We’ll explore what’s fuelling your overwhelm and build strategies that will work in the long term.

If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or like you’re just going through the motions, this 12 week one-to-one Programme is designed to help you reconnect with who you are, realign with what matters most and take intentional steps towards a life that feels truly yours.

These practical and bespoke workshops blend CBT techniques with Coaching tools to help people manage stress, anxiety and the everyday pressures of life. Whether you’re working with young people, staff teams or professionals my sessions focus on building resilience, understanding unhelpful thought patterns and boosting emotional well-being.