LEARNING TO REST WITHOUT GUILTTM
-for women who are tired-
with Dr Leanne Harper
Clinical Psychologist
Forthcoming Dates:
November 5th - December 10th 2025
Wednesdays 6.00 - 7.15pm
UK time
the only holiday season prep that matters!
This is a course for tired women.
Women who have generally done all the things they need to do. You’ve played by the rules (mostly). You’ve probably also got some good results. But you’re tired. You wake up every morning and keep going, keep doing what’s expected and getting through your list. But ultimately, you’re tired. The kind of tired you feel in your bones. The kind of tired that sleep doesn’t quite fix. Everybody around you is telling you to slow down. Rest. Take some time off/ look after yourself.
But how?
How is that even possible
How can I rest and still meet my goals?
Rest and continue to achieve?
How do I even rest? Are there rules for that? What process should I follow? How do I know I’m resting the right way?
This is a six-week course to explore the importance of rest, and the practicalities of how hard that actually is. We explore the science behind rest, the psychology behind why it’s hard, and work through the guilt and fear that often co-occur when we try to look after ourselves.
This is supportive space, where we work together to find a way of resting that works for us (spoiler, this isn’t a tick box exercise or ‘one size fits’ all approach). We take time to explore what gets in the way of resting and support each other to navigate how we implement this into our lives in a sustainable and achievable way, that will last.
The course will utilise psychological techniques to work through the challenges of resting, and help you to move towards a state where rest, nurture, joy, and excitement are routinely present in your daily life and will support you to manage your responsibilities and meet your goals.
TESTIMONIALS FOR DR LEANNE'S TALKS ON REST:
“As a single parent trying to balance work life and personal life this was extremely helpful.”
“So many good reminders of our reality and what I can do to do better for myself”.
“Great presentation. Great examples. Good advice.”
“It was delivered well, and I enjoyed it”
“I found this extremely helpful”
“Loved it”
Questions you may have...
What will the course cover ?
Each week will offer a deep dive into a foundational topic that will support you to rebuild your relationship with rest
and ultimately joy.
Over the 6 weeks we will cover:
Week 1- What rest means to us
Week 2 - Guilt - how to name it
Week 3 - The history of our guilt
Week 4 - Another way? Naming a compassionate voice
Week 5 - Finding rest that serves us
Week 6 - Creating a joyous life
Is this course therapeutic?
This is a space specifically to learn the skill of allowing yourself to rest. This is a deeply therapeutic skill to learn but it will not support you with ongoing mental health difficulties which require separate support and attention.
I am struggling with my mental health – is this appropriate for me ?
This course alone is not able to support women experiencing general mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety to the extent that it is impacting on your ability to function. If you are struggling in this way, we do offer individual therapy and can advise on whether we would be the best place to meet your needs. Please see HERE for more details about the therapeutic support we offer and details of how to get in touch. If you are already working with one of our therapists and have been advised that this course will be of use, please do jump on in!
When will the course run?
Wednesday Evenings 6.00 - 7.15pm starting on November 5th.
How many people will there be on the course?
There will be a maximum of 14 people on the course.
How much does it cost?
The full cost of the course is £297.00
How do I pay for the course?
Payment for the course is upfront. As you pay for the course your place will be secured and you will receive the links to join. Please contact us if you need the option to pay in two instalments. You can email us HERE.
What happens if I change my mind after starting ?
If you attend the first session of the course and decide for whatever reason that it is not for you, you will receive a full refund - no questions asked. Just email us before the second session is scheduled to run and we will refund payment.
About Dr Leanne Harper
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy),
BSc Hons,
HCPC Regisetered Practitioner
Dr Leanne is a Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ experience working in mental health and is currently the Senior Clinical Psychologist in a crisis mental health service in the NHS. In addition, she offers private therapy, coaching, training and courses for The Women’s Therapy Practice. She is passionate about supporting women to build a better relationship with themselves, and to live a life that balances joy with hard work.