1:1 psychology and coaching
for surgeons
Are you a surgeon, or a health professional within a surgical team, looking to perform well and stay well under pressure?
I have significant experience of working with surgeons and other senior healthcare professionals, providing a confidential service that’s focused on meaningful outcomes. Some of the areas I support people with:
Thriving as a surgeon
Reaching your potential
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Strengthening team dynamics and relationships – building trust, collaboration, and psychological safety.
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Enhancing leadership and healthy authority – leading with confidence whilst maintaining compassion and balance.
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Fostering resilience – developing practical skills to help you perform effectively when the pressure is on.
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Navigating change and transition – adapting to new roles, responsibilities, or system pressures.
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Optimising sleep and energy – sustaining focus, stamina, and recovery during demanding schedules.
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Balancing NHS and private practice – maintaining wellbeing and healthy boundaries when working across different settings.
Coping with demands
Staying well under pressure
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Addressing stress, burnout, and exhaustion – recognising the signs early on and developing sustainable strategies.
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Managing performance anxiety and low self-confidence – including “imposter phenomenon”.
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Coping after adverse events – restoring meaning and confidence after difficult experiences, including moral injury and work-based trauma
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Navigating challenging dynamics – professional isolation, tensions, or strained team relationships.
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Managing transitions between work and home – creating healthier boundaries and routines that protect personal and family wellbeing.
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Returning to practice after time away – such as after research fellowships, parental leave, or illness.
what matters to you?
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Together, we will develop a shared understanding about what is important to you, and what might be getting in the way from you reaching your potential.
I draw on a range of clinical approaches, with particular experience grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Coaching (ACT). ACT is a practical, compassionate and evidence-based approach that strengthens three key pillars of wellbeing and performance:
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Be Present - Focused attention skills to strengthen present moment awareness
Open up - Practicing techniques to untangle from unhelpful thoughts, feelings and memories
Do What Matters - Clarifying personal values so you can take active steps towards personally meaningful goals
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This is about understanding and focusing on what matters to you and making meaningful changes that make a difference to you and those around you.