Mim McConachie

Some people find honest communication difficult - saying no can feel impossible and speaking up may cause intense anxiety. Worrying about others' opinions can become a constant background noise, and the idea of setting boundaries may feel overwhelming.

Mim McConachie (she/her) understands those experiences. As a recovering people-pleaser and a fellow introvert, she knows how frightening the prospect of conflict can feel and how easy it is to put other people’s needs ahead of your own. She has personal insight into the anxiety that can arise even at the thought of saying no.

Clients who work with Mim often discover they have lost sight of their own needs after years of prioritising others. She recognises how that pattern can leave people unsure of what they really think or feel, and she offers a calm, patient approach to exploring those layers.

Mim works in an integrative way, taking time to understand each person’s situation and choosing approaches that fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She aims to make therapy free of jargon and focused on creating a space where people feel respected, heard, and valued. Sessions move at the client’s pace - showing up as you are, perhaps with a cup of tea and in comfortable clothes, is welcome.

Together with Mim, clients explore how anxiety appears in their lives, how people-pleasing affects mental and physical wellbeing, and practical tools to feel calmer and more in control. She supports the work of breaking old patterns and beliefs while building confidence in speaking up and setting boundaries.

Change can feel uncomfortable and sometimes bring shame, but Mim helps people unlearn unhelpful stories and move toward a more authentic, confident self. She is based in the United Kingdom and has 4 years of experience in therapy work.