Reclaiming Her Future: A Story of Renewal Using NLP-informed change work, we focused not on endlessly revisiting the past, but on changing her relationship to it. Share Tweet LinkedIn Pin Case studies Reclaiming Her Future: A Story of Renewal Posted by Stefan Dziewanowski on April 10th 2026 Uncategorised The challenge She had lived through significant trauma, difficult relationships, emotional overwhelm and persistent self-judgement. Although she was ambitious and wanted more for herself and her daughter, much of her energy was still tied up in surviving old experiences rather than building the future she wanted. The effect When this client first came to see me, she described herself as “very low, drained, mentally, emotionally and physically.” Her life felt chaotic, directionless, and still heavily shaped by the past. Solution We began with a free consultation and then worked together over six sessions. Over six sessions, using NLP-informed change work, we focused not on endlessly revisiting the past, but on changing her relationship to it - helping her release the pull of painful memories, reclaim her energy from old patterns, and reconnect with a stronger, more supported version of herself. One of the biggest shifts for her came through what she described as “taking back my energy from relationships” and “stepping into the best version of me.” Result In her formal feedback, she said: “I am now living in the present moment and looking forward to the future. I feel truly happy and content and have MY energy back. I didn’t think it was possible to feel this happy within. My past is now well behind me.” What stood out even more was what happened afterwards. Some time later, she sent me this update: “I’m so present and grounded with where I’m at but more importantly I’m so happy with where I am. I am no longer living in the past, only present and super excited for my future.” She added: “I didn’t think it was possible to feel so happy and content and it doesn’t involve a man! WOW that’s huge for me! It’s just me building a life for me and my child and it feels fantastic!” Stefan Dziewanowski Emotional Change Coaching