Sometimes, you just need somewhere to be yourself.
Life can become overwhelming. You might be feeling anxious, stressed or emotionally exhausted, struggling with boundaries or relationships, or simply aware that something doesn’t feel quite right anymore.
You may have spent a long time coping, keeping going and being there for everyone else — while becoming increasingly disconnected from what you need.
Counselling offers you a confidential, supportive space to slow things down and explore what’s happening for you, without judgement or pressure to have all the answers.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and collaborative. I won’t tell you who you should be or where you should be heading. Instead, we’ll work together to understand the experiences, patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, while making space for your own strengths, choices and way forward.
As a qualified therapeutic counsellor and coach, I draw on person-centred and humanistic principles alongside psychological and coaching approaches, adapting our work to you as an individual.
Whether you’re looking for support through a difficult period, wanting to understand yourself more deeply, or feeling ready for something in your life to change, you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin.
Sessions are available both in person at my private consulting room in Manchester, UK and online.
To book a free 30 minute initial conversation, the process is simple and takes less than a minute.
Once you book, you'll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom link and everything you need for our conversation.
There's no pressure - just a gentle space to talk things through.
A little about me
I’m a qualified therapeutic counsellor and coach with a First Class Honours degree in Counselling Psychology and more than 30 years’ experience working with people in healthcare.
I’m a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and a member of BACP’s Coaching division, reflecting my professional practice across both therapeutic counselling and coaching, bringing together a genuine curiosity about what helps us grow, change and reconnect with ourselves.
My route into this work has been personal as well as professional. I understand what it can be like to keep going, meet the expectations placed upon you and appear to be coping, while underneath things feel very different. My own experience of seeking therapeutic support showed me how powerful it can be to have a space where you don’t have to perform, fix anything or be anything other than yourself.
That experience eventually led me to train professionally in counselling psychology and develop the work I do today.
My approach is integrative, humanistic and person-centred. This means I see you as a whole person rather than a problem to be solved. I draw on counselling psychology, person-centred and humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural and coaching techniques, adapting the way we work according to your individual needs.
Alongside my counselling work, I can also bring a coaching perspective when appropriate — particularly if you want to explore change, develop greater self-awareness or begin turning new insights into meaningful action in your life.
Above all, I aim to offer a warm, genuine and collaborative relationship where you can explore what matters to you, understand yourself more deeply and discover your own way forward.
Hi, I'm Lindsey Jane Shaw
Therapeutic Counsellor & Coach
BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology
Registered Member MBACP
Member of BACP Coaching Division
Qualified Coach
GDC Registered Dental Hygienist
over 30 years' experience in healthcare
Space to Understand. Space to Grow.
I believe that when we feel truly heard, understood and accepted, we can begin to understand ourselves differently.
My role is to offer a supportive space where you can explore what matters to you, reconnect with your own strengths and discover the way forward that feels right for you.
A Calm, Private Setting
Face-to-Face Sessions
Face-to-face counselling and coaching sessions take place in my dedicated therapy room in Manchester.
With plenty of natural light and surrounded by greenery, the space provides a sense of privacy and quiet, it’s an informal, comfortable space where we can sit together and focus on whatever you choose to bring to the session.
Free parking is available.
As the therapy room has been designed to remain separate from my private living space, please be aware that toilet facilities are not available for client use.
Your Own Private Entrance
My therapy room has its own separate entrance, allowing you to arrive and leave without passing through my private living space.
It helps keep the therapy space distinct from my home and provides greater privacy and discretion when attending face-to-face sessions.
Women's Wellbeing & Programmes
Alongside my counselling and coaching practice, I have a particular interest in women’s wellbeing and the unique pressures women can experience in their professional and personal lives.
I offer additional resources and more structured support specifically for women, with a focus on areas such as stress, burnout, boundaries, self-confidence and creating greater balance.
When Work Starts Taking Too Much From You
Constant Exhaustion and Overwhelm
Women often give their all yet still feel drained and unable to keep up with endless demands.
Struggling to Switch Off After Work
Even at home, your mind races about work demands, making it hard to relax or enjoy time with loved ones.
Difficulty Saying No
Whether it’s colleagues or family, you often overcommit and feel guilty putting yourself first, pushing you closer to burnout.
Lost Passion in your Career
What once excited you now feels heavy, leaving you concerned it’s costing your health, happiness, and relationships.
Physical Tension and Stress
Neck, back, and jaw pain, headaches, and poor sleep have become routine, draining your energy and focus.
'From Burnout To Balance'
Created specifically for women experiencing stress, overwhelm or burnout, this structured programme offers support to help you understand what's contributing to how you're feeling, develop healthier boundaries and begin creating a more sustainable way forward.
A structured programme, A reflective space to pause, think clearly, and reconnect with yourself—while gaining a deeper understanding of how stress is affecting your mind and body.
Helping you move beyond burnout by addressing both the emotional and physical impact of stress—so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again.
This work goes beyond mindset alone. We explore how stress affects your overall wellbeing, helping you better understand your energy, resilience, and what you need to feel balanced again.
A Proven Method That Actually Works With Your Life, Not Against It
A 12-week programme designed to support professionals experiencing burnout, helping you to create balance, set boundaries and reconnect with yourself in a more sustainable way.
Blending the most effective techniques from psychology, person centred therapeutic counselling, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), hypnotherapy and behavioural science, you'll be given tools which helps to manage stress, set healthy boundaries and rebuild confidence.
Each week you'll get 1;1 Therapeutic Coaching calls with me, optional access to a private supportive circle; a calm, facilitated space for women taking part in the programme, designed to reduce isolation and offer optional gentle connection alongside the work we do together. By the end, you'll feel more in control, energised, and equipped to thrive in your career - without sacrificing your wellbeing.
The 3-Step Journey to Emotional Freedom and Resilience
Creating lasting change becomes easier when you follow a clear, proven path.
Pause, Protect, Prioritise
Learn to slow down, recognize burnout signs, and protect your time and energy. Identify what truly matters and make simple changes to restore balance and wellbeing without guilt.
Balance, Boundaries, Belief
Set healthy boundaries, build supportive habits, and strengthen your mindset to balance your career with life, restoring clarity, confidence, and purpose
Restore, Resilience, Renew
Develop resilience to life’s pressures, restore confidence, and renew your joy in your career with lasting habits that keep you strong, balanced, and fulfilled.
Different Ways to Work Together
Depending on what you’re looking for, you may prefer the flexibility of one-to-one therapeutic counselling or a more structured programme of support.
One-to-One Therapeutic Counselling
Counselling offers space to explore what is happening in your life at your own pace. Our work is led by you, allowing time for reflection, greater self-understanding and deeper exploration of your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
This may suit you if you’re looking for an open-ended, flexible and individually focused way of working.
Women's Wellbeing Programme
My 12-week programme is designed specifically for women who would like a more structured approach to areas such as stress, overwhelm, burnout and boundaries.
It combines therapeutic reflection with practical tools and coaching support over a defined period, providing a clearer framework for exploring what may need to change and putting new insights into practice.
This may suit you if you prefer a more guided approach with a defined focus and timeframe.
Prefer to Start with a Free Resource?
Sometimes it can be helpful to begin with something you can explore in your own time.
I originally created this free guide with women working in dentistry in mind, drawing on my own experience of the profession and my understanding of the pressures it can bring. However, many of the ideas and practical strategies may also be helpful for women in other professions who are experiencing stress, overwhelm or burnout.
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A Woman's Gentle Guide to Reducing Burnout in Dentistry.
Simple steps to help you feel more balanced, supported and in control.
Discover simple, supportive strategies to help you start feeling more like yourself again. If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like you’re constantly pushing through in dentistry—this guide will give you simple ways to start feeling more in control again..
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Sessions are available in person or online. Feel free to get in touch with me regarding any questions you have about working together or how I can further help you.
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