Are You A Performer Or Creative?

Being a performer or creator can take its toll.

Let's face it, the working conditions aren't great. Hours are anti-social. Touring separates you from your friends and loved ones. It's exhausting and isolating.

And it's so competitive. It can feel like you have to keep running just to stand still. 

There's constant critical feedback. It seems like there's always somebody judging you - auditions, reviewers, colleagues, the audience - and of course you. Who's more critical of you than you are?

It's relentless and stressful. No wonder you're frazzled.

You want to love doing this again.

You want recognition for the great work you do.

You want your relationships to be strong enough to handle when you work away, so they are still there for you on your return.

You want to stop suffering from debilitating fear before a show. Instead, you want to feel excited!

You want a work life balance. You want to be a performer when working, but to just be you when you're not. You don't want to be "on" all the time.

You want to care less about the inevitable critics. You want to end that constant fear of judgement and enjoy your work.

You're doing your best

You do your best to cope with it all. You lean on your friends. They're supportive, but you worry that you put on them too much - so you feel guilty.

Maybe you've tried things like meditation, relaxation techniques, yoga or body work. Maybe you've tried sport or exercise.

And they help a bit, but not enough to stop these feelings.

You've maybe seen your doctor. But let's be honest, people outside of this life don't fully get it. And you can't open up to those inside because the competition is so fierce. It doesn't feel safe to admit your insecurities.

So you bottle them up. Maybe you drink to help you unwind. But you know that's not a long term answer.


You're not sure what to do

You're scared that you'll burn out. Or break down. And then what?

You feel anxious and exhausted. Maybe even discouraged. 

And you feel like you're on your own.

I totally get it

I was a professional performer for 12 years myself. I understand.

So here's the good news.

You're not alone. What you're going through is totally normal. A quarter of professional performers have sought counselling help for these same kind of feelings.

The business is such that 2 in every 3 performers are actively taking steps right now to protect themselves from the impact of performance life.

Performers and creatives are sensitive, wonderful souls.

It is part of what makes us so artistically powerful. And part of why we need to take good care of ourselves too.

I specialise in working with creatives and performers.

Each of these unique challenges that you face as a performer can be overcome.

I know that there are many incredible approaches that work particularly well with performers and creatives like you - without medication, and without delving into painful childhood memories.

I'd like to help. Give me a call or text, or click the button below to book your first session.

Call or text on 07889 787306


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The rooms are very comfortable and relaxing.

Sessions last for 55 minutes.



I offer one to one online video counselling using Skype.

Sessions last for 55 minutes.







So therapy won't be traumatic and upsetting then?



But does that get results?


Will you be telling me to take anti depressants?


Will you be analysing what's wrong with me as a person?


Will you be telling me that I'm going mad?




What's the first step to get started?





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