Specialist support that understands the emotional realities of stepfamily life.
Coaching for Stepmums
Specialist support for stepfamily life
1:1 coaching for stepmums offers a calm, confidential space to talk things through with someone who understands the emotional reality and systemic pressure of stepfamily life.
This is not generic life coaching and not therapy. It is specialist, stepfamily-informed support designed to help you make sense of what’s happening, reduce emotional overload, and respond more steadily in situations that feel charged or stuck.
Some women come with one specific issue. Others bring an ongoing pattern that keeps resurfacing. Both are welcome here.
When Stepmums seek coaching support
Stepmums often come to coaching when they notice things like:
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feeling constantly on edge around stepfamily dynamics
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second-guessing their reactions and decisions
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carrying resentment or guilt they don’t feel able to express safely
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struggling with boundaries without triggering conflict
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feeling sidelined, overextended, or emotionally worn down
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wanting to respond differently but not knowing how
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feeling they’ve slowly lost space for themselves in the system
You don’t need a crisis to benefit from support.
Many stepmums come simply because the role feels heavier than it should.
What coaching helps with
Coaching sessions are practical, reflective, and grounded in stepfamily systems understanding.
We focus on whatever is most important for you in each session, including:
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making sense of the dynamics you’re in
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separating what’s yours to carry from what isn’t
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reducing overthinking and emotional reactivity
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strengthening boundaries and influence
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clarifying your role and position
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building steadier responses to predictable triggers
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protecting your identity and emotional wellbeing inside the family setup
This is not about becoming harder or less caring.
It’s about becoming clearer and more anchored.
How sessions work
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Sessions are held 1:1 online and last 75 or 55 minutes.
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They are conversational but structured, we work with what is happening in real time, while building insight and practical next steps you can apply between sessions.
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Some women book occasional sessions around specific situations.
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Others choose regular sessions for a period of steadier support.
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There is no fixed programme length, we agree pacing and frequency together.
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Brief written follow up notes capturing key insights or decisions sent after the session.
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Bespoke stepfamily frameworks shared where appropriate
Who this is a good fit for
This support works well if you:
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want stepfamily-specific guidance
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are open to reflection and behavioural change
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want steadier ways to handle emotional triggers
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value practical insight as well as emotional validation
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want support without blame or judgement
Over time, many women notice:
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feeling less anxious about Stepfamily life
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feeling calmer and less reactive
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less second-guessing and emotional over-analysis
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clearer boundaries and steadier responses
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fewer reactive conversations
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more confidence in their position and choices
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reduced emotional exhaustion around stepfamily triggers
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greater sense of personal space and agency
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situations that used to feel overwhelming feel more manageable
Not because the situation magically changes, but because you’re more steady inside it.
Investment
75 min reset session - £300
4 x 55min session - £750
6 x 55min session - £1000
(Payment plan available, please email Katie to arrange this)
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Sessions can be booked individually or as a short series.
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If you’re unsure what frequency would help most, we can decide together.
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If it would help to speak first, you’re welcome to book a free clarity call to talk through what’s going on and see whether coaching with me would be a good fit.
Jane, Manchester
Working with Katie helped me stop living on edge all the time.
I’m still a stepmum, the setup is still complicated, but I’m not constantly second-guessing myself or putting my life on hold anymore. I feel more like me again.
Jess, Sussex
My sessions with Katie helped me stop living in a constant state of anxiety and waiting for the next thing to go wrong.
For the first time, I stopped organising my whole life around the stepfamily and started making decisions based on what I needed without feeling guilty for it.
I feel more confident about my boundaries now and less reactive. I’m not putting my life on hold anymore, waiting for things to ‘settle’ before I let myself live it.