Do you feel like there is more to life?

And do you wonder what is that you could do about it? After all you’ve tried a few things. But it seems as if you hit a wall and circle back to the same issues.

Welcome to Dauntless Minds! A safe, confidential and warm space for you, where you will be able to unburden & heal. Here you will feel UNDERSTOOD, RESPECTED and VALUED, and you will also start to fully understand, respect and value yourself; we will work together through the changes you want. 

dauntless: showing fearlessness and determination. “dauntless bravery” (from Oxford).

And it takes some dauntless bravery to admit your inner struggles, to face the painful experiences and feelings with honesty and do the deep work of healing & transformation.

It Takes Courage & Curiosity to Face Things with Honesty and
Decide to Change What Is Needed.

You might look successful by world standards and people might even envy you, but inside there is this nagging sensation – something not right. You feel overstretched and you feel like you’re failing. In your position you can’t quite confide in anyone and no one really has the gut to speak truth into your life. Unless you bring this thing into the light, with curiosity and honesty, it will only grow and pop out in least expected ways.

Or you have a dream, you think it’s possible, but something is holding you back, you feel  “stuck”, small, frustrated. You wonder if you could ever achieve it. Or you don’t know what you want, not sure about your purpose in life… Ever thought how painful experiences can keep one fragmented and fearful, bound in invisible chains.

Or your relationships and love life seem an endless struggle. It makes you question yourself, your worth, casting a doubt over all the areas of your life. And it’s no surprise. As research shows, at the end of a lifetime all concluded that relationships are what matter the most and the biggest contributor to health and happiness.

Or you wonder what is the meaning of this life… Maybe you’ve made some bad choices and spiralled down. Now you feel so guilty about who you were and how you’ve acted that you don’t think you’re worth caring for yourself or giving yourself enough love. Or it’s the shame and belief you’re defect because of something that happened to you.

What is your story?

Change Might Be Scary, But It’s The Only Way Forward.

Remember, no matter your circumstances you have a right, an obligation even, to live a MEANINGFUL life and PURSUE it with a BRAVE heart and a CONFIDENT mind. Your life is a gift and if you are here, then it’s for a purpose.

The best part is that it is POSSIBLE. No matter your past, or your present, you can craft a different future. You can restore your zest for life, the feeling of joy, inner calm, confidence and excitement for what’s ahead.

Contact me to get started.

You Have an Important Part to Play in This Life.

TRUE happiness and success are always dependent on your inner life, the invisible parts of you, the dialogue in your head, the state of your mind and heart. There is a progression to success and happiness with more facets to it. But it starts with YOUR MIND.

(In fact, there are arguments that happiness might not be the end goal of life. It might have been oversold to us in this day and age. Yet is something wished for by humans across the world and cultures.)

Now is your time to SHINE, to put forth your color and style – your true IDENTITY – and be DAUNTLESS about your life. Because if not now, when? The world needs you with and unique talent combination only YOU have.

Reality Can Be Daunting, but Humans’ Capacity to Thrive and Transcend It Is More Powerful.

It starts with a dauntless mind – FEARLESS and DETERMINED in you decision TO FACE and OVERCOME.

Are you feeling somewhat lost and stuck? Things are not as expected? Does it seems hard to go on? Do you feel overwhelmed? Or the past pain is starting to haunt you again?

you can unburden & heal. Free up energy and use it to launch you into the life of your choice and fire up your success & Happiness.
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Dauntless Minds is for those who want a different quality of life and are absolutely determined to achieve it.

Hi. I am Adela. An entrepreneur, thinker, artist and an incurable optimist dedicated to seeing you become the person you are designed to be & live the life of your dreams, if that is a rich, fulfilling and meaningful one.

I’m in the business of change – changing lives – one of the most difficult, yet fulfilling vocation. My work is not for the faint of heart. But I am a trader of hope, and I want to help you grow it exponentially. Today, I’m here to offer you…

…counseling and coaching for a life of inner balance and success.

As a counsellor I offer private counselling on a long, medium or short-term basis. Although currently based in Darlington, I work mostly online with people worldwide.

My degree is in Psychological and Spiritual Counseling.

In my work I use IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy, a fascinating approach going deep with laser-focused precision, yet holistic and relational. And I’m very excited to be able to offer this to my clients.

Over the years I’ve been integrating a number of theories and therapy models, among which the Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). For more see psychologytoday.com

Being a member of the ACC professional body in the UK, I follow its Ethics and Practice Framework, as well the BACP Ethical Framework.

Please contact me – we will have a brief talk and book your first session. Or click get started for more specific information.

As a coach I work in the areas of life coaching, relationship coaching, business coaching, and leadership.

In coaching I also Integrate IFS with the ontological approach for a deep transformational experience, moving one to lead from the Inside Out. And I adhere to the ICF code of ethics.

Investing in your well-being is one of the best decisions.

Why Dauntless Minds?

The mind is the bedrock of our decision making. But our minds are designed to keep us safe often by keeping the status quo.

Not only that… the idea of our internal multiplicity of sub-personalities, each with its own mind, has been noticed long time ago. Plato in The Republic talks about the soul being divided into parts just like a city is divided into different social classes that thrive only when justice and harmony reign among them. You know the conflicting thoughts and voices in your head: part of me feels hurt by what he said, yet part of me thinks I should not take it too seriously, yet another part wants to punch him in the face.

So, it takes a bold and fearless stand to decide to seek change, to overcome adversity, take responsibility and get your life transformed so that there is harmony and good energy.

This transformation is the cornerstone to success in anything, to dreams becoming true, to reaching goals, to happy relationships and meaningful living for each individual. And this wasn’t always the case for me…

tag: there is always a way out. a solution. a breakthrough.

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Dauntless Minds offers Counselling and Life Coaching. Both are life transforming experiences and, for those people who invested in making their lives better, it was money well spent.

There Are Only Two Days in a Year when Nothing Can Be Done. One Is Yesterday and the Other Is Tomorrow.
Today Is Always In Your Hand – to Love, Believe and Shine.

Start Today. Book an initial consultation.
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HOW IS LIFE COACHING DIFFERENT FROM COUNSELLING OR THERAPY?

Counselling and therapy deals with trauma, depression and such issues, often looking closely at the past. A person seeks counselling when they know something isn’t quite right. It may be anxieties, a profound sadness or addictions that seem impossible to overcome or ongoing  difficulty in dealing with certain relationships.

Coaching is about achieving goals and is future oriented. This would suit better the person who feels well-functioning and emotionally healthy, but wants to make some changes to his/her life. Geared towards personal development, it builds on existing strengths and helping people overcome limiting beliefs in the way towards their dreams.

Keep doing what you have always done and you will always get what you have always got.

WHO ARE MY CLIENTS?

With coaching, I love working with those in leadership, who by virtue of their position will impact and make a difference in the lives of others. But also with those who want to take leadership of their lives, their inner and outer world.

It doesn’t matter your age or background. What matters though is your commitment. I choose to work with the person who’s had enough and is determined to do what it takes to overcome. Why? Because when the commitment of the client meets the expertise of the coach, there is nothing that cannot be achieved.  Besides,

…this work can be done only if you truly want to do it.

I want to see you succeed. How committed are you to the process? How badly do you want to change something in your life? That’s the most important part.

With counseling, it doesn’t matter how “messed up” you think you are, it matters that you don’t want to stay that way. We all have been exposed to various degrees of traumatizing experiences throughout life, but it’s possible to heal those wounds.  Depending on your issue, I might refer you to another professional, if that’s in your best interest.

Don’t let anything keep you back. Your past doesn’t have to dictate your future.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Counselling Fee* – £75 per individual session lasting 50-60 minutes.

One-off and Longer Sessions – £107 per session lasting 90 minutes.

Coaching Fee* – See all coaching packages.**

Initial consultation: During this meeting I assess your situation and explain how I work.

*Fees will be reviewed regularly.

** Monthly installments are available.

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If you’re not in a position, or not willing to invest in your personal quality of life (and I appreciate that), please consider other opportunities out there instead.

HOW I WORK?

I aim to create a space of trust, commitment and vision. I love the experience of being with another person in this kind of space. It is amazing what gets generated when two or three people sit together, speak, and listen from a space of safety and honesty. I listen to your heart and your whole being.

Both my counselling and coaching is IFS-inspired, leading to lasting transformation.

Counseling

Therapy is a process, leading to deeper transformation and real changes. For that reason, my work is long term and open-ended, most of the time.  Because it takes time and willingness to get to the core issues. As we progress we start finding ways to deal with the situations in your life and solutions to issues that matter to you.

It is suggested an initial commitment of at least 8 sessions of counselling. Real changes require deep and meaningful work.  And it’s so worth it.

The sessions will be weekly, on the same day and at the same time. Of course if you have different needs, let me know. I will try to arrange sessions that are suitable to both of us.

I aim for results and I am for you.

Coaching

You are a truly powerful and amazing person. It’s that sometimes you forget. We all do. And sometimes you will lose track of your fulfillment. Other times self-doubt will take over and make you think you’re crazy for actually pursuing those dreams. Imagine having someone there to help you gain clarity and reconnect again and again to your amazing self? To what you know it’s what you were born to do?

That means that sometimes your best thinking can be limiting you, and I’m going to speak the truth in your life. No matter who you are. Because I want the best for you.

But this will be a safe and encouraging space to engage, explore, and grow. Our relationship is a co-active alliance with you in the decision-making seat.

The coaching sessions come in packages – see them detailed here.

I love what I do and whom I do it with…

…and this will show up in sessions. If you are interested in working together, please contact me.

CONFIDENTIALITY?

Our work is absolutely confidential and everything discussed in therapy is private and confidential. I follow the ACC and BACP ethical framework for confidentiality.

HOW TO BOOK?

To book an initial consultation click the button below and select coaching or counselling.

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WHERE?

I run my consultations and sessions online via Zoom (or other), as calls or video calls. I am based in south-west London, UK.

PAYMENTS – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Subsequent consultation fees: All compensation is paid prior to the first session and is non-refundable. To pay for any per session consultations you will be asked to set a Direct Debit. Once set up, the consultation fees due will be debited from your account on the day of each appointment.

Cancellations / Changes: If you need to cancel or reschedule a session please give as much notice as possible. A cancelled, missed or changed appointment with less than 48 hour notice is charged the usual session fee.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

For answers to any other questions go to the contact page.

Imagine being “flooded with the intensity and passion about
all You are, have always been, and ways you could give
your gift to the world.”

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