Dr Catherine Sykes
Psychological Advisor to High-Performing Lawyers
I work with high-performing lawyers who are used to holding it all together, but under pressure find themselves over-preparing, questioning decisions and themselves, and carrying a level of mental load that never quite switches off.
Left unaddressed, this shapes both performance and the experience of work and life.
I help them change how they operate under pressure so their authority and performance are consistent, they feel clearer, more in charge, physically more at ease, able to switch off when it matters, and strengthen the relationships that matter.
Programmes for Lawyers
Here are some of my latest offers, please look through and contact me if you need any assistance.
Becoming a Partner
Developing authority, judgement and a clear position across your partner career.
Decode How You Work Under Pressure
Understanding and changing the patterns shaping how you think, decide and perform.
When It All Goes Wrong
Clear, contained support through crisis points such as internal investigations, conflict, or being asked to leave.
Stepping into Authority
Resolving the impact of past bullying and people-pleasing patterns so you can operate with clarity, boundaries and authority.
From Self-Attack to Self-Leadership
Replacing pressure-driven performance with deliberate, self-led action.
Working With ADHD in High-Performance Environments
Leveraging strengths while reducing overwhelm and inconsistency.
Burnout to Brilliance
Recovering from burnout and rebuilding a way of working that is sustainable, clear and strong.
Fees
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Brochures
Downloadable resources
Coach and Therapist for Lawyers
Becoming a Law Firm Partner
Empowering Law Firm Partners with ADHD
Articles
How can lawyers balance their demanding careers with maintaining healthy personal relationships?
Most lawyers experience some degree of burnout at one point in their career. So, why are lawyers susceptible to burnout?
A legal psychologist on why you should stop trying to be so perfect.
Inside the psychology of lawyer burnout.
Why lawyers bully other lawyers.
Suicidal ideation among lawyers.
