Coming Home to Self

A 6-month online therapeutic journey for women across BC to reclaim a sense of self that no longer depends on the world’s approval.

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You’ve learned to disappear to stay connected.

Since you were young, you’ve been a master of adaptation. You learned that the safest way to belong was to be what others needed you to be. But over time, that adaptation became a erasure.

Now, you look in the mirror and realize you don’t actually know who is looking back. Your sense of worth isn’t held by you—it’s held by the people around you. When they are happy, you are okay. When they are gone or disappointed, your foundation crumbles.

Many women learned early in life to stay connected by adapting, pleasing, or overriding their own needs rather than developing a clear sense of self.

This struggle often shows up as painful conclusions about oneself and one’s life, such as:

“I can’t find a healthy relationship because I’m not good enough.”
“All my relationships end the same way.”
“People always leave once they really know me.”
“I don’t know who I am or what I want.”
“I feel like I’m wasting my life.”

Left unexamined, these patterns can lead to chronic anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, difficulty sustaining healthy relationships, and a growing sense of being lost or unfulfilled.

Who is the Group For?

This group helps participants understand how these patterns formed, recognize where they continue to abandon themselves, and develop the awareness and tools needed to build self-acceptance, self-trust, and a sense of identity that no longer depends on external validation.

This group is a good fit for women who:

Struggle with people-pleasing, self-doubt, or fear of disappointing others
Feel unsure of who they are outside of relationships, roles, or approval
Notice that their mood and self-worth rise and fall based on how others respond to them
Have a strong internal critic
Are curious about how childhood and early relationships shaped their sense of self
Want to build a more compassionate, accepting relationship with themselves
Are open to reflection, emotional work, and group process

What We’ll Work Through Together:

Women may be drawn to the group if they see themselves in the following pain points:

You’ll Leave With:

Through the group participants will be invited to make a shift from externally sourced worth to internally sourced worth. It’s about changing where worth, safety, and identity are sourced from.

By the end of the group, participants will:

You feel okay about yourself only when others are pleased with you
Disapproval and conflict create self-doubt, shame and unworthiness
You know intellectually that you shouldn’t need validation — but emotionally, you still do
You adjust, soften, or silence yourself to maintain connection
You struggle to feel genuinely at ease being yourself
You put your own needs aside to please others
You leave conversations replaying what you said and wondering if you were too much or not enough
You say yes when you mean no — and feel resentful or depleted afterward
You feel anxious, ashamed, or unmoored when someone pulls away, leaves, or disapproves
You shape yourself around relationships and then feel disconnected from who you really are

Understand on a deep level how and why their happiness and confidence became dependent on others’ approval
Recognize when they are abandoning themselves to gain validation
Feel less controlled by fear of disapproval or rejection
Have tools to respond to self-doubt with compassion rather than criticism
Begin relating to themselves with acceptance rather than judgment
Experience a growing sense that their worth does not depend on being liked, chosen, or approved of.

The Cost if the Pattern Doesn’t Change

Relationship

She struggles to maintain healthy, mutual relationships because she is constantly monitoring herself instead of being herself
She stays quiet about what matters, avoids conflict, or over-gives to keep connection
Over time, relationships feel draining, unbalanced, or unsatisfying — even when they look “fine” on the outside
She feels unseen and unfulfilled, but doesn’t know how to change the pattern without risking abandonment

Mental and Emotional Health

Chronic self-monitoring creates ongoing anxiety and stress
Suppressing needs, feelings, and anger leads to emotional exhaustion
Depression can emerge from living disconnected from herself
She feels ashamed for not being happier, or more confident, which deepens the cycle

Sense of Identity

She doesn’t know who she is outside of roles, relationships, or others’ expectations
She struggles to name what she wants, needs, or values
Her own dreams and desires remain vague, postponed, or abandoned altogether
Life becomes about maintaining connection rather than living with intention
This isn’t a shrinking self — it’s an undeveloped one that never had space to emerge
She feels lost or stuck in life
She senses time passing and feels a quiet grief that she’s not fully living her own life
There’s a background fear that she’s letting her life slip by without ever really stepping into it

What Participants Can Expect in the Sessions

The group is attachment-informed and relational, with a focus on lived
experience rather than advice.

Sessions include:

Guided exploration of relationship patterns and where self-abandonment
shows up
Psychoeducation that helps participants understand why these patterns formed
Experiential exercises that build awareness of needs, boundaries, and self-override
Group dialogue that allows participants to practice staying connected to
themselves while in relationship
Tools to support self-acceptance and self-worth that do not rely on external
validation

The group offers a corrective relational experience. It is not a support group, it is
a contained therapeutic process.

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INVEST IN YOURSELF

1 440 $CAD

Includes:

12 guided sessions with Claire
Weekly themes and reflections
A safe, small-group container (10 spots only)
Online

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What Others Are Saying...

Claire is a fellow therapist and I would recommend her to anyone. She has so much compassion for her clients and truly cares about meeting them where they are and helping them get where they want to go. She's also just a delightful human being who is passionate about this profession.

Claire is so kind and compassionate. She makes sure everyone feels heard in a group setting but doesn't put pressure on us to speak.

Claire is so comfortable to be around. She listens and offers great advice. The best counseling sessions I've had.

Thoughtful, caring, knowledgeable counsellor. I felt safe, heard and seen. Highly recommend her skills and manner.

Circle Details:

How it Works:

1. Save your spot — Book online here .

2. Confirm your place with payment — Pay in full ($1,440) or in two payments of $740.

3.Receive a welcome email — You’ll get everything you need to prepare: session dates, what to bring, and how to access the group.

4. Join the circle bi-weekly — online, guided by Claire.

5. Heal, reflect, rebuild — One step at a time, with people who understand.

Start Your Self-Esteem Journey

This 12-session self-esteem journey is your space to process where you are and begin rebuilding what comes next—with guidance, structure, and a small group of people who get it. Spots are limited to 10 participants, and we’d love to have you with us.

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FAQs

Is this group the same as therapy?

While the circle is led by a registered therapist and includes therapeutic support, it’s not the same as individual therapy. This is a structured support group that blends guided reflection, education, and community connection. Many people find it a powerful complement to their personal therapy.

What if I’m not ready to talk about my story?

That’s completely okay. You’re never required to share more than you’re comfortable with. Some participants speak openly; others prefer to reflect quietly. There’s no pressure—just a safe space to show up as you are.

Do I have to attend every session?

We encourage participants to attend all sessions if possible, as the group builds momentum and trust over time. That said, we understand that illness or unavoidable conflicts happen. You’ll still get a lot out of the experience, even if you miss a session or two.

Will I be refunded for missed sessions

No, we’re not able to offer refunds for missed sessions. Your registration reserves one of only 12 spots in the circle, and we ask each participant to commit to the full process. That said, we understand that life happens—if you miss a session or two, you’ll still benefit from the group journey, and we’ll support you in staying connected.

Is the group for all genders?

No. This group is open to women only. We welcome anyone who is ready to engage respectfully and supportively.

How do the payments work?

You can choose to pay the full amount ($1,440) upfront, or split the payment into two instalments of $7200. Your spot is confirmed once the first payment is received.

Can I attend online instead of in-person?

Yes, all sessions and participants will be joining online. There is no in-person component.

What is your refund policy?

If you cancel at least 7 days before the group begins, you’ll receive a full refund.

If you cancel within 7 days of the start date, a 50% refund will be offered unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist.

Once the group has started, refunds are not available due to the limited size and commitment we ask each participant to make.

Missed sessions are not refunded. We understand life happens, but your registration secures one of only 10 spots for the full program.