Psychological Advisor to High-Performing Lawyers
Dr Catherine Sykes
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.
Offers
Here are some of my latest offers, please look through and contact me if you need any assistance.
Increase Your Authority
This programme has been developed by Dr Catherine Sykes who has spent 17 years understanding what is blocking lawyers show up with authority. The impact of some past events are usually quietly influencing body language and behaviours.
How can lawyers balance their demanding careers with maintaining healthy personal relationships?
Balancing a demanding legal career with healthy personal relationships can be challenging but once achieved, this balance can also improve performance and well-being.
Why do Lawyers Burn Out?
Most lawyers experience some degree of burnout at one point in their career. So, why are lawyers susceptible to burnout?
About Me
During my 25-year career, I have worked with successful professionals through the challenges specific to high pressure careers, with over 15 of those years spent specialising in coaching and therapy for lawyers.
Throughout that time, I have developed an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges to mental health, physical health and relationships the work can bring.
I provide a range of psychological and coaching services for lawyers and their families.
Sense of Agency in Lawyers Survey
In 2025, I conducted a survey on the sense of agency in lawyers in London.
Socially Mobile Lawyers Survey
In 2021, I conducted a survey on the social mobility of Lawyers in London.
Where's my energy gone?
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