Does this sound familiar?
You have a clear vision but feel frozen when it's time to act
You know what you should do but your body won't let you do it
You've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts—and you're still stuck
Everyone thinks you're confident and capable, but inside you're second-guessing everything
You're tired of being the 'potential' person who never quite gets there
You're not broken. Your nervous system may be doing what it's designed to do: keeping you safe. It might perceive your dreams as dangerous, even when they're not.
The real reason you're stuck
(hint: it's not mindset)
Your nervous system may have learned that being visible, taking risks, or stepping into the unknown equals danger. So when you go to hit "publish," book the flight, send the email, or have the conversation... your body might say "not safe."
This often isn't about willpower. It can be difficult to think your way through a nervous system pattern.
Somatic work—body-based practices that gently help your nervous system recognise that taking action can be safe.
Perceived Threat
Your body may perceive opportunity as danger
Protection Response
Freeze, procrastinate, avoid
Stuck Pattern
Willpower can't override biology
I understand what it feels like to live in the gap
I spent years planning a life I was too afraid to live. I had the vision, the capability, the resources—but my nervous system had other ideas.
Traditional therapy helped me understand why I was stuck. Somatic work helped me move forward.
Now I support women who are ready to explore action. Women who have a clear vision and are curious about helping their bodies feel safer in pursuing it.
Certified Somatic Practitioner
3+years specializing in nervous system regulation
Worked with 100+ women exploring the vision-action gap
HOW IT WORKS
A simple path from stuck to moving
No complicated frameworks or endless talk therapy. Just practical, body-based work that may support real change.
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We Start With Where You're Stuck
We Find Your Body's Patterns
You Take Action That Feels Natural
In your discovery call, we'll explore what's holding you back and why traditional approaches haven't worked. No judgement—just honest conversation about what's really going on.
You'll leave with clarity on whether somatic work is right for you
In our sessions, we'll explore how your nervous system responds to opportunity. Through gentle, guided practices, you may learn to recognise when your body is in protection mode.
This is often where shifts begin to happen
As your nervous system explores new patterns, action may start feeling less like a battle. You'll have practical tools to use between sessions that can help build capacity for moving forward.
Supporting sustainable change, not just temporary motivation
Free 20-minute call • No obligation • Just honest conversation
WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE
Imagine finally being able to...
Make decisions in days, not weeks
Move through deliberation and analysis paralysis more easily.
Trust yourself to take imperfect action
Move forward with the understanding that done can be better than perfect, and your first attempt doesn't need to be flawless
Start before you feel 'ready'
Because you may never feel fully ready—but you might feel safe enough to begin anyway
Hit 'send' without needing validation
Send the email, submit the application, post the content—with less second-guessing
Feel calm when thinking about your goals
Perhaps replace some of the anxiety and dread with a more grounded sense of possibility
Set boundaries without the guilt spiral
Say no when you need to, with less replaying and fewer excessive apologies
These aren't just aspirations—they're what many of my clients experience.
CLIENT STORIES
From stuck to moving—in their own words
BEFORE
Before working with Hope, I felt foggy, anxious, and disconnected from myself. After a period of feeling deeply happy and present, the uncertainty of 2020 brought up worries about my past and future that became overwhelming. I felt confused, depressed, and no longer grounded in the present moment.
AFTER
After my 1:1 sessions with Hope, I feel clearer, more grounded, and more connected to myself. I’ve learned how to recognize my mental blocks and have practical tools to return to the present when anxiety arises. I feel supported, empowered, and more trusting of myself as I continue my healing journey.
My biggest breakthrough was learning about the three voices within me and how to understand them instead of being controlled by them. This shift helped me stop identifying with anxious thoughts and return to the present moment. I realized I wasn’t broken—I was just disconnected from myself. Hope reminded me of who I once was and still am, and that awareness alone has been life-changing. I now know I have everything I need within me to continue healing and moving forward.
Martyna Benisz
Verified Client
BEFORE
Before attending Hope’s event, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was open, but unsure how comfortable I’d feel in a group setting and whether I’d truly be able to connect or let myself go. I was looking for a space that felt safe and authentic.
AFTER
After the event, I felt grounded, supported, and uplifted. The space Hope created felt instantly safe and welcoming. I loved being able to move freely, connect with other women, and go at my own pace. The breathwork was beautifully guided, and the journal prompts helped me integrate the experience in a meaningful way.
“I thought I needed more strategy, more planning. Turns out I just needed to feel safe enough to be seen. The somatic work changed everything—I finally understand why I was stuck and I have tools that actually work.”
—Annabel Plunkett,
Verified Client
BEFORE
Before working with Hope, my breathwork experiences were often intense but not always supportive. While they sometimes led to cathartic release, they could feel overwhelming and lacked true integration. I was looking for a breathwork approach that was safe, trauma-informed, ethically grounded, and choice-driven.
AFTER
After experiencing Hope’s facilitation, I felt deeply supported and connected to my breath and body. Her trauma-informed presence, invitational language, and attentive guidance created a contained, embodied, and respectful experience. Rather than forcing release, the session honored choice and self-agency, making it feel genuinely integrative and growth-oriented.
I realized that breathwork doesn’t need to be forceful to be powerful. When safety, consent, and embodiment are centered, true and sustainable transformation becomes possible. Hope offers a truly exceptional breathwork experience that is safe, ethical, and deeply embodied.
Dimitra Nikolarakos,
Verified Client
What's at stake
Here's what happens if nothing changes
You might still be planning the same thing next year. The gap between who you are and who you could be may get wider. Regret might start replacing possibility.
Each month of waiting could be another month living smaller than you'd like.
Perhaps what's harder than taking action is looking back in five years and realising you chose safety over the life you wanted.
Your nervous system may never feel 100% ready.
But it might learn to feel safe enough.
Free 20-minute call • No obligation • No sales pitch
Why This Guide Exists
If you've ever felt like you're simultaneously capable of so much yet unable to move forward, you're not broken. You're not lazy. You're not lacking willpower.
Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do—protect you.
The problem isn't you. It's that your body hasn't yet learned that it's safe to take action.
This guide is here to help you understand why you feel stuck, and more importantly, to offer a gentle, body-based path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about somatic therapy and how we work together
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach that works with the nervous system. Rather than only talking about experiences, we explore how stress, emotions, and patterns show up in the body and build the capacity to regulate and process them safely.
Is this traditional talk therapy?
While we may talk during sessions, the focus is on nervous system regulation and embodied awareness rather than analysing stories alone.
Are you a psychologist?
I am a somatic practitioner. I do not diagnose or treat mental health disorders. This work supports nervous system regulation and mind–body integration and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical care.
What happens in a session?
Sessions may include guided inquiry, nervous system education, awareness of body sensations, breath-based regulation, and capacity-building practices. Everything is collaborative and paced gently.
Do I have to talk about trauma?
No. We do not force or relive experiences. We work with what is present and prioritise safety and regulation first.
What can this help with?
Clients often seek support for anxiety, burnout, emotional reactivity, performance pressure, overthinking, nervous system dysregulation, and feeling disconnected from their body.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your goals. Some people come for short-term support, while others choose longer containers to build deeper capacity and integration.
Can this replace therapy?
No. This work can complement therapy but is not a replacement for licensed psychological or medical care.