01/08/2025
Who says faith doesn’t work?
Fear is driven by, “what if”, whereas faith is driven by, “even if”.
I set up in private practice at the end of 2019. Some of you may not be aware, but I was completely stressed, unhappy and burnt out in the corporate industry.
At the time I heard comments such as :-
-I wonder what she will do now, professionally?
-She’s too old to be changing her career.
-Does she even have the right skills to carry out this role, or run a business?
- Why start a business ahead of a global pandemic?
In a nutshell, “is she good enough?”
Was it hard? Yes it was. I faced far more rejection, criticism, hardship than imagined, from those least expected. I was redirected several times, in places never anticipated. Yet something deep within my core kept me focused and held me accountable, even on those challenging days.
So what kept me motivated, despite the adversities? It was my faith and a visualisation book! That’s right, two tools.
The gift of offering glimmers to others, whilst trying to be as real and authentic as possible was what kept me going. It was a commitment that I made to a loved one many years ago whose physical presence is no longer here, but spiritually still directs the choices I make.
I even turned down opportunities which would have increased my credentials, but something about what was being offered, did not align with my moral compass, or who I represented as an individual.
September 2023, I had the opportunity to meet , whose work I deeply admire. I was struck by her gentleness and humility. As we shook hands and parted ways, I instantly knew that our worlds would collide. Nobody knew this at the time, but I carried that feeling with me and it was written in-between the chapters of my diary.
Fast forward to July 2025, I am delighted to announce that I will be joining “The Samuel Therapy Practice”, and supporting Julia and the team, providing therapeutic support to the public. Truly honoured to have the opportunity to be mentored by her.
As I sit here, I am thinking back to my visualisation book from five years ago, with nothing more than gratitude.
I want to thank all those individuals who have played a pivotal part in my journey, and also those who have supported me on social media.
BW,
Bal
