My story

For much of my life I've suffered with anxiety, depression, fear, a lack of self esteem and some serious body shame issues. I felt I didn't have a voice, that I couldn't ask for what I needed, that nobody could understand me. I've gone through a number of rounds of counselling, hypnotherapy, CBT and medication, which all helped me to be more aware of where my pain came from, and to cope with day to day life, but nothing resolved it. 

The feelings were still the same. 

I was taken through a version of this programme in 2020/1 and it resonated with me immediately. It was the right time and the right format for me to work on healing myself. I started to understand myself more. I started to feel healed and resolved. I felt like I was finally able to be honest and truthful with myself and those around me. I felt like I could begin to live my mission.

Since then, I have co-created 3 women's circles, left my paid work with love and respect, worked hard to heal my relationships, started to find ways to bring community back into my life, tried things I've always wanted to but been too scared to, asked for what I need. And now I am here, sharing this with people I don't know without fear of their reactions. I feel strong, powerful and capable. Full disclosure: I am far from fully healed and resolved, but I am able to put these things in the place they deserve to be, and work on them in a safe, secure and honest way. 

And the strongest thing that has happened to me is the need I have to share this work with the world, to bring it to people, to help them to find their own answers, resolve their own pasts, and find their own peace. 

As a facilitator, my role is simply to help people find their answers - I believe we all have the answers inside ourselves and only we know the best way forward for us. Sometimes we need a bit of help to hear those voices and that is my role, my mission. 

For the last four years, I have been doing this in my free time. Now I want to make it my job, my income, my life's work.

I am Astrid, Light shivering through the darkness. I am the one who co-creates a peaceful and comfortable planet, by seeing my worth and helping others to see theirs with vulnerable honesty, curiosity and acceptance. 💕✨

Client J

"I’ve been working on myself for over 30 years and have experienced many different kinds of therapies and healing modalities. I would consider myself quite self-aware, but I was not expecting this work to be so powerful.  The work I did with my mentor, Astrid, opened up a part of me that I have always known existed, but which has been consigned to the back seat of my conscious awareness. The only way I can describe this work is that it facilitated the spiritual parts of me to come forward and allowed me to access a wisdom that emanates from my soul. I started the process feeling like an exile and outsider on planet earth which has been a painful theme throughout my life. As a result of this work, I now have a much richer and deeper understanding about myself and my gifts and a deep affection for myself and my path. My life is different now. I don’t feel as lonely in the world. I have an increased ability to love and honour myself - and to accept and cherish all parts of me. I am no longer willing to tailor myself to be ‘acceptable’ or to ‘fit in’ or to dismiss my gifts or think of myself as a misfit. And I learned that all my parts have great affection and love for me. If you have a chance to work with Astrid - take it!

Client K

"[As a result of this programme,] I learned that I am never alone; that I am always supported. I learned that I have the power to see something through to the end even when it is challenging. I learned that I am NOT defective and do have access to my inner divinity. I learned that I have everything I need within me (which I kind of already knew but it was nice to be reminded and to practice accessing those resources)." 

Client O

"I have always been wary of self help and anything that smacks of new age hippy claptrap but through working on myself with Astrid’s support and guidance I came to a better understanding of myself and my relationship with the world. Working through the programme enabled me to challenge some of the orthodoxies that I carried with me, and examine the worries and anxieties that have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It gave me access to tools that helped me through one of the most stressful and emotionally fraught periods of my life, encompassing grief, caring responsibilities and being a parent. It also empowered me to believe in a more positive assertive and confident version of myself. This culminated in me considering new ways of living and earning. I am grateful for the tools I learned and the way it helped me communicate more authentically."

Client N

"Under Astrid's mentorship, I embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultivating self-love and embracing self-acceptance. I gained a much deeper and more compassionate understanding of who I was, who I am, and who I am meant to be. The program also enabled me to approach the people in my life with greater compassion while firmly upholding my boundaries. I am most grateful for the ability to rediscover my inner peace as I face the world and all its curveballs."