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Therapy & Life Coaching for High-Achieving People Under Pressure

Support for navigating stress, identity and change when responsibility, expectations and performance have become too heavy to carry.  An integrated approach that combines emotional healing with practical change.

You may be someone who appears capable and composed, yet inside feels stretched, tense or quietly overwhelmed.

 

Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who have spent years managing pressure well, until something shifts.

 

Stress starts to linger.

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Confidence feels less steady.

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The roles and responsibilities that once made sense begin to feel heavier.

 

The areas below reflect the most common ways pressure shows up in my clients' lives:
 

  • You're running on empty.

  • You can't switch off at night.

  • Your mind replays every conversation, every decision.

  • You wake up already behind.

  • You tell yourself you should be coping by now.

  • That everyone else manages the pressure.

  • That asking for support means you're failing.

 

But what if the exhaustion, the anxiety, the constant self-pressure; what if none of it means you're not good enough? 

 

I work with professionals across all levels; from emerging leaders to C-suite executives; who look like they're coping brilliantly, but feel completely overwhelmed behind the scenes.

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​Many of my clients describe feeling constantly switched on, unable to properly rest, struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or quietly wondering how long they can keep going like this.

 

I understand this pressure firsthand.

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After 25 years in the corporate world, including senior roles in global sales and team management at companies like American Express and FedEx, I know what it's like to carry the weight of targets, expectations, and the relentless pace that never lets up.

A Different Kind of Support

I offer something most therapists don't, I'm both a qualified psychotherapist and a certified coach.

 

That means we can work at depth — exploring the emotional patterns driving your stress, anxiety, or burnout — while also building practical strategies you can use immediately.

 

My clients often say they value that I'm direct, warm, and always have a clear plan for each session. I don't believe in wasting your time.

Every session moves you forward — combining psychoeducation (understanding what's actually happening in your nervous system, your patterns, your thinking) with practical shifts you can apply straight away.

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This isn't just talk therapy. It's therapy that empowers you with insight and action.

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Who I Help

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I specialise in supporting professionals and leaders experiencing:

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  • Stress, anxiety, and burnout — when the pressure feels constant and rest doesn't help.

  • Imposter syndrome and self-doubt — feeling like you're about to be found out.

  • Perfectionism and self-criticism — nothing ever feels good enough.

  • Leadership stress and transition challenges — carrying responsibility for others while struggling internally.

  • The exhaustion of appearing fine while falling apart inside.

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Whether you need short-term support to manage a specific challenge, or longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns, I create a confidential space where you can stop performing, stop holding it together, and finally speak honestly about what's really going on.

 

Online Therapy Across the UK from West Yorkshire

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I'm based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, and work exclusively online. This means you can access affordable, high-quality psychotherapy and coaching from anywhere in the UK — whether you're in London, Manchester, the South East, or anywhere else.

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For many professionals in the South, accessing qualified therapy at reasonable rates can be challenging.

 

Working online with me gives you expert support without the London price tag, and sessions fit around your schedule with no commute required.

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What Working Together Looks Like

 

I offer integrated support that draws on both psychotherapy and life coaching - not as separate services, but woven together in the way that serves you best.

 

Rather than choosing between emotional healing (therapy) or practical strategies (coaching), you get both: depth when you need it, direction when you're ready, and the flexibility to move between them as your needs evolve.

 

This integrated approach is particularly effective for professionals who need both emotional support and direction - you're not just looking to understand yourself better or achieve specific goals.

 

You need both, woven together.

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Psychotherapy — to understand and heal the deeper emotional patterns.

Coaching — for practical strategies, clarity, and forward momentum.

Psychoeducation — so you understand what's happening and why, giving you tools to self-regulate and build resilience.

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You don't have to choose between insight and action — you get both.

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You Don't Have to Keep Pushing Through

 

You've spent years achieving, delivering, and meeting expectations. Now it's time to invest in your own wellbeing — not as a luxury, but as a necessity.

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Imagine waking up without that heavy knot in your chest.

Being able to switch off your mind at night.

Feeling calmer, more grounded, and trusting yourself again.

Knowing you're enough — not because you've achieved more, but because you've reconnected with who you are beneath all the pressure.

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That's what this work makes possible.

STRESS & BURNOUT

CONFIDENCE & SELF BELIEF

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

What Clients Are Really Seeking

Many of the professionals I work with arrive feeling tired of being so hard on themselves.

 

They're looking for a different way of living inside their life, not a different life.

 

They want to feel less fragile beneath the competent exterior.

 

They want to stop carrying everything alone.

 

This isn't about learning to cope better with an unsustainable situation.

 

It's about creating the internal conditions for something more sustainable.

Contact

Ready to Start?

I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what you're experiencing and explore how I can support you.

 

There's no pressure, no commitment - just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit.

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Book your free consultation by using my booking calendar below or email me at cathy@cathywaterhouse.co.uk

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Please note: To book your introductory session, you’ll be asked to set up a free Kiku account.

This only takes a minute and ensures you can securely manage and reschedule your appointments anytime.

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About This Site

This website is written by Cathy Waterhouse, a UK-based psychotherapist and coach specialising in stress, burnout, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and anxiety in professionals and leaders. With 25 years of corporate experience and dual qualifications in psychotherapy and coaching, Cathy offers online therapy across the UK, combining emotional depth with practical strategies. Based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Cathy provides affordable, accessible online support for professionals who appear fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed behind the scenes.

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