Change that happens beneath the surface.
Grounded in modern psychology. Refined through years of clinical work.
Peter Owen
Struggling with stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm?
Perhaps work feels relentless and you cannot seem to switch off. Perhaps you find yourself caught in loops of overthinking, frustration, or self criticism. You may notice that you react more sharply than you would like, snapping or shutting down, or feeling triggered by things that should not carry so much weight.
For some people it shows up physically. A tightness in the chest. A knot in the stomach. A heaviness when things go quiet. Or sometimes a flat, muted feeling that lingers.
Whatever you are experiencing, it does not usually mean something is wrong with you. More often, it means your system learned something that made sense at the time and has never been given the chance to reassess and update it.
For over 15 years I have worked with people to help those patterns shift.
This is not about endlessly analysing the past or talking it through again and again. It is about working at the level where emotional responses are formed, so that when they update, the shift happens naturally rather than through force or willpower.
Some issues shift quickly. Others take a little more time. Many people notice meaningful change within the first session, with further sessions deepening and stabilising the result.
Featured In A Mental Health Documentary
I took part in a mental health documentary featuring former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland. In this short clip, he briefly brings to mind a difficult childhood memory that had carried strong emotion for many years.
He rates it 8 out of 10.
When the camera returns moments later, he describes what has changed.
Many people arrive sceptical. The shift is often clearer than they expect.
When an emotional response is given the chance to reassess and update, the shift can be clear and immediate. The reactions in the next video are different people, different issues, but the same underlying process.
See It In Practice
In this short video you will see people moments after a shift, and others reflecting on the impact weeks and months later.
Below are a few examples of how that shift translates into everyday life.
A Little More About My Background
Over the years I have developed and refined practical methods for working with emotional patterns in a focused and efficient way.
I have trained PTSD and addiction specialists and worked as the therapist for an award winning mental health programme in a North West school. The documentary clip above was taken from a programme on boys’ mental health, where I worked with former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland on film.
I have also been invited to contribute to psychological research exploring how meaningful change can occur more quickly than traditionally assumed.
My work draws on modern research into how the brain updates emotional learning, but it is grounded in practical application rather than theory.
If you would like to read more about my background, you can do so here.
If you are curious about how the approach works in more depth, you can explore My Approach and The Science.
Or, if you prefer, you are welcome to email with a brief outline of what you would like to change, and we can take it from there.
How I Can Help You
People come to me when their thoughts, feelings, or behaviours are no longer serve them, when life feels like it’s working against them instead of with them.
My clients typically fall into two groups: some seek relief from deep emotional struggles, while others want to break through limitations and create the life they truly want.
I help people with challenges such as:
Anxiety and Overwhelm
Trauma and PTSD
Anger and Emotional Reactivity
Phobias
Depression and Persistent Negative Patterns
Stress and Burnout
Relationship Struggles and Communication Blocks
Self-Esteem and Confidence Issues
Navigating Life Transitions
Imposter Syndrome
Unresolved Grief
… and much more.
Ready to Experience the Shift?
If this resonates with you, take the first step today. My approach doesn’t just offer insight. It actively rewires the way you think, feel, and respond. Many clients notice a difference almost immediately. Together, we’ll work toward real relief and the lasting freedom you’ve been searching for, starting now.
Tools for Self-Support
One of the things that makes this approach unique is that the benefits don’t stop when our session ends. Along with the shifts we create, you’ll gain simple yet powerful techniques to reinforce your progress and handle emotional challenges as they arise.
By actively engaging your brain’s natural ability to rewire itself, these tools help solidify lasting change, giving you greater control over your thoughts and emotions in real time. Whether you want to calm anxiety, break free from old patterns, or stay grounded in stressful moments, you’ll have practical strategies at your fingertips.
For those who prefer a more independent approach, this means fewer sessions may be needed, without sacrificing meaningful results.
Designed to fit seamlessly into daily life, these techniques can be used discreetly, whether you’re standing in a queue, waiting for an appointment, or even sitting in a meeting, helping you stay calm, clear, and in control when it matters most. Many people have been surprised by how quickly these tools work for them. See their stories here.
“All of my life it has felt as though there has been a battle raging in my head. And now for the first time I feel peace.”
C Sharples - Client
