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Rebecca Clarke Counselling, 1 Sandford Street, Lichfield (2026)

22/05/2026

This morning I felt completely validated in everything I believe about how transformation actually works.

I’ve been working with a client for 18 months. We started with weekly sessions — intensive, deep, necessary. Then fortnightly. Then monthly.

This morning she asked if we could move to every two months.

And I want to tell you why that made me so happy.

Because she’s not leaving. She’s not done. She just doesn’t need me in the same way anymore.

She has the tools, the self-awareness, and the strategies to navigate most of what life throws at her independently now. But she still wants that space in the diary — a maintenance session, less frequent, just knowing it’s there.

And she knows that if something comes up before then — she can call me. Book in. That reassurance alone changes everything.

What she said she can’t do without is having someone who knows her story. Someone to help her reframe when she needs it. Someone in her corner — even if only every two months now.

And then she said something I’ll carry with me for a long time.

She reflected on the woman she was when we first started working together.

And she said:

“It feels like a different life.”

We also talked about why this experience felt different to other therapy she’d had.

And she said something really honest.

It wasn’t just about the practitioner.
It was about her.

She came to this work in a midlife headspace — knowing she wanted her life to change and willing to actually put the work in. That readiness made all the difference.

And I think that’s worth saying out loud.

Because transformation isn’t something that happens to you. It happens when you’re ready for it. When something inside you says — not just I need this to be different, but I am willing to do what it takes to make it different.

If you’re in that place right now — that’s everything.
That’s where it starts.
If you’re ready — I’m here.

www.rebeccaclarke.co.uk

Rebecca x

11/05/2026

Imagine waking up and actually feeling like yourself again.

Knowing what you need — and feeling allowed to ask for it.

Setting boundaries that come naturally, without the guilt that used to follow.

Feeling steady in situations that used to send you into overdrive.

Showing up in your relationships differently — more present, more grounded, more you.

Having a clear sense of who you are and where you’re going — not just getting through each day.

This is what women describe after six weeks in The Renewal Room.

Not a dramatic overnight shift. A real, embodied change — in how they feel, how they think, and how they live.

If you’ve reached a point where you know something needs to change — where the old ways of coping have stopped working and something inside you is ready for something different — this is that something.

The Renewal Room is a six-week transformational group programme for women in midlife. Small group. In person. Carefully held.

The next group begins Monday 8th June in Lichfield.

Find out more or apply here www.rebeccaclarke.co.uk/therenewalroom

Or drop me a message and let’s have a conversation.

Rebecca x

06/05/2026

What if this year everything changed?

Not because life got easier. Not because things finally calmed down.

But because you stopped surviving it — and started actually living it.

That’s what consistent, ongoing support does. And for most women in midlife, it’s the one thing they’ve never truly had.

Do you recognise any of these?

💚 You’ve been managing on your own for a long time — but something keeps pulling you back to the same patterns

💚 You know something needs to change but you can’t seem to get there alone

💚 You want someone genuinely in your corner — not just when things reach crisis point

💚 You feel invisible or unheard in your relationships and don’t know how to change that

💚 You’re ready to invest in yourself but need something that fits your real life

If you nodded at any of those — The Renewal Circle was created for you.

This is not therapy by the hour. This is a monthly transformation relationship — where every single month you get closer to the woman you want to be.

Here’s what that looks like:

💚 A dedicated 60-minute session with me every month — your space, completely yours

💚 A personalised Monthly Focus Document — your own roadmap with intentions, practices, and prompts to carry you forward

💚 A mid-month voice note check-in — because transformation doesn’t pause until next month

💚 A monthly members-only resource to keep the momentum going

💚 Priority booking and full continuity — I hold your story. I remember where you were. You never start from scratch.

The result?

More clarity. More steadiness. More of the woman you actually are — showing up in your real life and in every relationship that matters to you.

For less than £2.50 a day. No long-term lock-in — pause or cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

And everyone joining at launch receives The Renewal Room Workbook completely free.

If you’re done with just surviving — drop me a message or visit the link below.

www.rebeccaclarke.co.uk/services-packages

Rebecca x

29/04/2026

Can I be honest about something?

Weekly therapy is a significant financial commitment — and for many women, the cost of showing up every single week just isn't sustainable right now.

But that doesn't mean you don't deserve support.

It means the current model doesn't work for everyone.

So I want to ask you something.

Do you recognise any of these?

💚 You know you need support but weekly sessions feel financially out of reach right now

💚 You don't want the pressure of showing up every single week on top of everything else you're already carrying

💚 You've tried managing on your own but something keeps pulling you back to the same patterns

💚 You want someone genuinely in your corner — not just when things reach crisis point

💚 You're ready to invest in yourself but need something that fits your life as it actually is

If you nodded at any of those — I created The Renewal Circle for you.

It's a monthly membership that gives you real, consistent therapeutic support — without the cost or commitment of weekly sessions.

Every single month you receive:

💚 A dedicated 60-minute online session with me — your space, secured every month

💚 A personalised monthly focus document with your own intentions, practices, and reflection prompts to carry you through the month

💚 A mid-month voice note check-in so you're never just waiting until next time

💚 A monthly members-only resource

💚 Priority booking

💚 Continuity — I hold your story. I remember where you were last month. You never have to start from scratch.

This is not a drop-in service. It's a held, ongoing relationship with someone genuinely invested in your progress — every single month.

And right now everyone who joins at launch receives The Renewal Room Workbook completely free (worth £14.99)

For less than £2.50 a day you have someone genuinely in your corner every single month. No long-term lock-in — pause or cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

If this sounds like something you've been looking for — drop me a message or visit the link below and I'll share all the details.

www.rebeccaclarke.co.uk/services-packages and scroll down to The Renewal Circle

Rebecca x

17/03/2026

For my new followers — Hi, I’m Rebecca! 👋 Let me properly introduce myself.

I’m a holistic counsellor and relationship coach — not a psychotherapist — and that distinction matters. My work is rooted in a whole-person approach: mind, body and soul. I’m registered with the Complementary Medical Association and work under regular clinical supervision, drawing on counselling, somatic therapy, mindfulness, hypnotherapy and coaching.

Because we are complex beings — and one approach rarely fits all.

I came to this work after leaving a career in banking. I wanted purpose. I didn’t want to spend my life helping to make rich people richer — I wanted to help real women rebuild theirs.

I specialise in supporting women in midlife navigating burnout, overwhelm, anxiety and the emotional shifts of this chapter of life.

Every client leaves each session with a written recap and tailored homework — because real change happens between sessions too.

My services:

💚 1:1 holistic counselling — face to face in Lichfield or online

💚 The Renewal Room — a transformative 6-week group journey for women in midlife

💚 The Renewal Room Digital Workbook (link in bio)

💚 Wellbeing at Work — for organisations serious about burnout

I’m also a real person navigating the complexities of life — a mum, a stepmum, a partner, and the slightly outnumbered human of two chaotic golden retrievers. 🐕🐕

I don’t show up as a blank slate. I bring warmth, honesty and a genuinely relational approach to everything I do.

If you’re new here — welcome. I’m really glad you’re here. 💚

www.rebeccaclarke.co.uk

16/03/2026

Something I’m noticing more and more in my work with midlife women is the role neurodiversity can play in burnout.

Sometimes it’s women discovering their own ADHD later in life — finally understanding why certain things have always felt harder, or why they’ve spent years pushing themselves to keep up.

Midlife can amplify this too. Hormonal changes, work pressures, family responsibilities and the mental load we carry can make coping strategies that once worked suddenly feel unsustainable.

But there’s another side to this that I’m seeing more often as well.

Many women I work with are in relationships where their partner has recently been diagnosed with neurodivergence. When that happens, it can bring clarity to relationship dynamics that may have existed for years — differences in organisation, communication, or how the mental load has been shared.

None of this is about blame or comparison.

Neurodiversity brings huge strengths — creativity, energy, big-picture thinking and innovation.

But what often goes unspoken is how these dynamics, when they’re not fully understood, can contribute to burnout within families and relationships.

Whether a woman is navigating her own neurodiversity, supporting a neurodiverse partner, or both — the common thread I see is how much women are often carrying quietly.

And once those patterns start to make sense, something powerful happens.

Conversations change.
Expectations shift.
Support becomes possible.

Because burnout isn’t always about doing too much.

Sometimes it’s about holding too much for too long without the right understanding around it.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to every woman in this community 💜

What a day. This morning I had the privilege of joining a panel of incredible women at the Guildhall for our local council’s International Women’s Day event - and I’m still sitting with how much was said in that room.

I’ll be honest - public speaking is something I find really hard. But today felt important, and I’m so glad I said yes.

The conversation kept coming back to authenticity - and how much energy women spend trying to be something they’re not. Showing up in ways that don’t feel true to them. Meeting expectations that were never really theirs to meet. And it’s exhausting. So many of the women I work with are burnt out not just from doing too much, but from doing it as someone they’re not.

We also talked about the difference between equality and equity. Equality means everyone gets the same thing. Equity means everyone gets what they actually need. And I think that’s such an important distinction - because what one woman needs to thrive might look completely different to another. And that’s okay. In fact, that’s the whole point.

Thank you to everyone involved in today’s event.

And if any of this resonates with you, I’d love for you to explore the Renewal Room - my six-week group programme for women in midlife who are feeling overwhelmed and ready to find themselves again.

04/03/2026

International Women’s Day Panel – Excited to Join the Conversation

This Sunday, I’ll be joining a panel discussion for International Women’s Day at a special event in Lichfield, exploring the challenges, empowerment, and wellbeing of women in leadership.

Some of the topics we’ll be covering:

- The women who inspired us growing up and how they shaped our paths
- Navigating challenges and learning to advocate for ourselves
- Balancing work, life, and wellbeing in environments that often demand more than we can give
- What empowerment really means
— and the myths about women that still need to be challenged

I’m particularly looking forward to sharing insights from my work with midlife women — the patterns I see, the pressures they face, and the tools that genuinely support them to thrive.

It’s not just about equality on paper. It’s about creating environments and practices where women can be fully seen, heard, and valued — without having to shrink or conform.

If you’re attending, I’d love to connect and hear your perspective.

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25/02/2026

This week I wrapped up another Renewal Room.

Six weeks.
A room full of very different women.
Very different stories.
All cheering each other on.

And once again, I’m sitting here reflecting on what each of them is walking away with.

One woman said:
“I wasn’t unhappy… I was just overwhelmed.”
Now she feels less overwhelmed — which means she can actually lean into her happiness and feel it.
She’s saying no.
Pausing.
Not filling every space.
Not constantly checking in on everyone else.
And when anxiety shows up around taking space for herself, she gets curious — and regulates it.

Another came in saying she struggled to connect.
Vulnerability felt uncomfortable.
She wanted everyone else to go away.

Six weeks later?
She’s reaching out.
Letting people in.
And said becoming more comfortable with vulnerability has been life-changing.

Another realised:
“I have no boundaries.”

Now she’s choosing who she spends time with.
Letting old friendships run their course.
Setting parental boundaries.
Protecting her energy.

Another found her voice at work.
Spoke up.
Set expectations.
And change is happening because she did.

This is why I do this work.

Not because women are broken.
But because they are capable — and just need space, safety and support to stop overriding themselves.

The next Renewal Room begins 9th March.

And I’m off on a much-needed break tomorrow ☀️
If you’re thinking about joining, I’ll still be checking messages — just replying from a sunbed for a few days.

Rebecca 🤍

15/02/2026

Well… this wasn’t in the original plan.

My partner has surprised me with a trip to Tenerife next week for our third anniversary and Valentine’s ❤️

And honestly, it’s just what I need. Life hasn’t been the easiest recently, and time away — just the two of us — feels really important 🥰

In true Renewal Room fashion, I’m practising what I teach.

Which means I’m delaying the start of the next group by one week.

Because burnout recovery isn’t just about boundaries in theory — it’s about choosing rest, joy and presence when life offers it.

The Renewal Room will now begin on Monday 9th March at 7pm.

If you’ve been considering joining, this gives you a little more breathing space to decide.

There’s also something important to share.

After this intake, the programme will be evolving and the investment will be increasing. I’ll be adding some beautiful extras, and the new format will offer even more depth and support.

So this upcoming group is the final opportunity to join at £150.

It feels important to say that clearly.

The Renewal Room is a structured, transformative 6-week process — and as it grows, so does its value.

For now though, this is the last chance to experience it at the current rate.

I’ll be returning from Tenerife refreshed, grounded and fully present for the women stepping into the space.

Human first.
Always.

Rebecca

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