Fiona Hackett

Who do I work with?

Do you work in the health and social care professions, or the third-sector?

And are you:

- Experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue?

- Afraid you might not be 'cut-out' for the career you love?

- Want more 'work-life balance' but unsure what to do next?

- Feeling trapped? 

My approach

The majority of my work is with clients who voice the above concerns, and includes those with disabilities and neurodivergence that may be contributing to the experience of burnout.  As an integrative practioner, I draw therapeutic modalities to support NLP coaching, including transactional analysis (TA), narrative therapy, solution-focussed brief therapy (SFBT),  internal family systems (IFS) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).  I practice NLP coaching in a non-directive and non-pathologising way; there is no 'right way' to move forwards or a particular solution you will be guided towards.  Instead, the sessions I offer provide the space to explore different ways of thinking about and experiencing your current situation. This doesn’t just bring greater clarity about your next steps, but also helps you to feel better in the present moment. 

My experience

NLP coaching differs from mentoring, in that it is not essential to have direct experience of working within healthcare systems to provide safe, effective and useful coaching.  However many clients find it reassuring to know that I have insight into the challenges of health and social care roles, workplaces and work cultures. I have worked in NHS inpatient mental health hospitals, community mental health settings, the charity sector, in a Local Authority SEND team and as part of a health and social care research team in the IOPPN at King’s College London. 

Specific service for aspiring psychologists

At present, I have a specific low-cost service for aspiring psychologists and you can find out more about this on my website: https://liminal.top/ 

If you are not an aspiring psychologist but would like to explore NLP coaching with me, please feel free to email me and ask about my availability as I usually have capacity to take on a range of clients.

Scope of practice

I offer a high quality NLP coaching service which is informed by my qualifications and previous experience of working in mental health.  However I am not a therapist or counsellor, and NLP coaching is not a substitute for therapy. If you are experiencing significant distress, I would recommend seeking the services of an appropriately qualified professional, such as a clinical or counselling psychologist, or psychotherapist. If you are unsure whether NLP coaching is right for you, please email me and I will be happy to help. 

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