Your work should support your life, not quietly swallow it whole.
Grief and change are part of everyone's existence, and sometimes they can catch you unawares. You have been focused on changing your industry, building a legacy — yet you find yourself here. The achievements you've accomplished have been satisfying, but at what cost?
Navigating life, both professional and personal, is challenging. You are here because the foundations of one — perhaps both — have been worn away by a specific loss within your career. In your leadership role, you may have held space for the grief of others while neglecting your own.
The world of work and business have evolved rapidly over the past few years, and finding the time and space to balance the relentless needs of an organisation against your own humanity takes a toll. Living with this unnamed loss can manifest as a quiet unease, deep fatigue, or a sense of fragmentation that makes you feel less capable than before.
The very fact that you are reading this is a testament to your strength; you possess the innate tools required to navigate this next iteration. True resilience is not the denial of pain, exhaustion or anger. It is something far more nuanced — the quiet, steady realisation that you can take your next step even while allowing those difficult emotions to exist alongside you.
The cost of success
No matter your position, you are human. You may have realised that you have lost the thread that leads you back towards life, meaning, yourself.
The most common misconception is that grief is about one thing — death — and it really isn't. It's a natural response to love, and to who you used to love being. If you recognise any of these, this work is for you.
Most people who come to me at this stage of their career haven't lost anyone. They've lost something quieter — and harder to name:
- The version of you who started this.
- The relationship you keep meaning to make time for.
- The friend who stopped calling because you stopped answering.
- The body that's stuck in a loop.
- The quiet you used to be able to find without effort.
Your future-self
Does the prospect of sharper decision-making, enhanced mental dexterity and restorative sleep resonate with you?
Navigating the natural life cycles of grief and loss is a universal experience; these transitions are not limited to bereavement but are woven into our very existence. You may find yourself grappling with a complex spectrum of emotions — sadness, anger, relief, or confusion. Please know that these responses are entirely valid; there is no linear path or prescribed order when processing such profound shifts.
If it feels as though your former self has faded into a distant memory, remember that you do not require fixing. My role is to ensure you remain at the centre of your own progress, facilitating your journey toward resolution. Through a nuanced blend of psychotherapy and hypnosis, I help you move forward while fully honouring the weight of the loss you carry.
By engaging with these words, you are already activating your brain's innate capacity for transformation. You have begun to anticipate the next iteration of your life: your new future-self.
At the heart of this work
Balancing the high-stakes role of being a leader or senior professional with your true self is a delicate act. At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to help you see you again — the person and visionary inside you.
Together, we can create the space and conditions where your inner wisdom, healing and intelligence can guide you through the next stage.
How I work
This work is not executive coaching or a rigid mental-fitness programme; it is a bespoke fusion of solution-focused psychotherapy and hypnosis. Instead of focusing on what feels fractured, we harness the innate strengths you already possess. By bridging the gap between the conscious and unconscious mind, we activate your brain's capacity for new insights, allowing you to move gently forward into your next iteration.
We can meet at my West Lothian practice or online, ensuring the space fits seamlessly into your schedule, with evening availability to suit your professional demands. Throughout our time together, you remain fully aware and in complete control.
Absolute discretion is guaranteed. What is shared within our sessions remains entirely confidential.
£75 per session · block bookings can be arranged on request
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An initial conversation lasts 20 minutes, is free, and comes with no pressure. We'll see together if this work is right for you.
You don't have to be at breaking point to begin this work. I am here to guide you to your own inner wisdom.
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Morven Taylor-Slater · Clinical hypnotherapist · CPHT-trained · Registered with NCH and AfSFH · West Lothian · Online available · Fully insured