Come home to yourself and change everything from there.

Hi, I’m Karen

a self-worth and confidence coach, here to help you overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome and remember who you were before the world told you who to be.

Karen Barnes Coaching for Women

You can do it……you just haven’t done it yet

This phrase gets shared often in personal development spaces. “Everything you want is on the other side of your comfort zone.” But I don’t believe it’s that simple.

More often than not, you’re running subconscious programs, beliefs and quiet rules about how you “should” show up, what’s allowed, and what’s expected of you.

It isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about unravelling these old patterns so you can finally act from self-trust, not self-pressure.

journal for uncovering the unconscious programs running the show

But that doesn’t mean you have to lie down and accept your fate.

Even if you’ve learned to keep quiet about what you truly desire, those desires are still there, waiting.

Many people feel a deep pull to create, lead, or live differently but hold back out of fear of being judged, dismissed, or seen as “too much.”

You don’t have to keep living from someone else’s blueprint.

My work is about helping you come home to your own voice and rebuild the inner foundation that allows you to live, love, and lead as yourself, fully and unapologetically.

woman with journal to her heart ready to rebuild her inner foundations

Even when you “make it,” the pressure doesn’t disappear.

You can climb the ladder, build the business, receive the praise and still feel like it might all slip away if you don’t keep proving yourself.

Those external success markers often echo the deeper story that you’re only as good as your latest win.

But real freedom isn’t in the next achievement, it’s in the moment you decide to trust yourself fully.

This is what I believe truly changes the world: people leading from self-worth and quiet inner confidence, rather than fear and over-functioning.

Karen Barnes Self-worth Coach

First, you develop self-awareness 

You can’t change what you can’t see.

Self-awareness is where everything begins: seeing the stories you’ve carried, the patterns that keep repeating, the beliefs that keep you small.

My work supports you in gently exploring what’s underneath, so you can begin to make choices from clarity rather than conditioning.

You don’t have to live like this.

Becoming the person you know you’re meant to be starts with understanding where you learned to shrink and what’s been keeping you stuck.

As a self-worth and confidence coach, I help create a safe space for you to explore these layers without judgment or pressure.

Together, we’ll begin to unravel the old programming so you can reconnect with your true self….the part of you that’s always been enough.

a woman who has cultivated self-belief

Next, cultivate self-belief.

Imposter syndrome loves to whisper that you’re not ready, that you need another qualification, more experience, or someone else’s approval before you act.

But self-belief is a muscle you build from the inside out.

When we work together, we’ll build this inner foundation so you can step into opportunities and challenges feeling anchored and at ease, no longer waiting for external permission.

Woman speaking about psychology with a certified self-worth and confidence coach

Together, we’ll uncover the core beliefs and hidden patterns that have been fuelling your self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.

As well as my background in psychology, I’ve completed training and certification in a number of key modalities that we’ll use, such as:

  • Transformational coaching, hypnotherapy and NLP

  • Trauma, shame and deep-seated resentment

  • Time Line Therapy®, and

  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). 

I’ll show you how to identify and dissolve your old beliefs so you can recognise new opportunities and shift your mindset towards future growth. Breaking free of the things that’ve been holding you back is not only possible, it’s inevitable. 

Build self-worth

People-pleasing is the urge to put others' needs first (often at the expense of your own). It’s common among women, particularly those who’ve suffered trauma, and can stem from a fear of rejection, insecurities or the need for external validation. 

The path towards a life free from people-pleasing can be bumpy, but I can walk alongside you, every step of the way.

I take a holistic approach to quieting the need to people-please. I can support your capacity to develop boundaries, help you uncover your personal values, give you tools for how to ask for help from others and hold the space you may need to build your self-worth.

Nurture self-love

When you’re self-aware, believe in yourself and know that you have value, you’ve laid the foundations for true self-love to arrive. Self-love isn’t just a bubble bath and glass of wine on a Friday night,  it’s the process of learning to accept yourself just as you are and taking time to celebrate every part of you! 

Right now, you might not be able to see yourself clearly, but when we work together, I’ll make sure you not only come to terms with your strengths, but also learn how to harness them.

Woman with self-empowerment

AND MY ULTIMATE GOAL FOR YOU

To live in self-empowerment

When you live in self-empowerment, you become a living example of what’s possible. You naturally inspire and uplift those around you, not by striving, but by being fully yourself.

While self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome might still arise (they’re a part of being human), your capacity to move through them with grace will grow stronger and steadier.

Values I live by

  • Self-direction

    INDEPENDENCE
    FREEDOM
    EXPLORATION

    Defined by creativity, self-direction is about autonomy, imaginative solutions and discovering new things.

  • Universalism

    COMPASSION
    TOLERANCE
    COOPERATION

    Universalism is a deep-seated belief in equality for all. It’s about working towards positive change and social justice.

  • Stimulation

    NOVELTY
    CREATIVITY
    EXPERIMENTATION

    At its heart, stimulation has an adventurous spirit. It’s a hunger for excitement and unique experiences, fearlessly opening new doors.

  • Leadership

    GUIDANCE
    RESOURCEFULNESS
    COLLABORATION

    A great leader inspires others to grow and achieve their goals. Leadership is about mutual success, working together and offering the right support.

  • Benevolence

    KINDNESS
    HONESTY
    ENRICHMENT

    The embodiment of generosity and goodwill, benevolence paves the way for strong connections and meaningful positive impact

Kind Words

  • How things can change? If you told me a year ago that I could rewrite the stories that were keeping me trapped in the cycle of stress and anxiety, I would never have believed it. But here I am today, living proof that you can change your mindset and the way you feel about yourself. Karen helped me do this, I went from doubting and questioning myself to confidence and loving being me. She’s not only very talented at what she does, but she’s compassionate, fun, and easy to work with.

    — Jess M

  • Each time I speak with Karen, I find greater clarity and confidence within myself. She has this uncanny knack of getting to the heart of the real problem buried deep below the surface of the drama in my life. Before I know it, she has helped me understand where it has come from and how to resolve it.

    I’m forever grateful for her wisdom and the kindness she brings to our sessions.

    — Sarah W

  • If it wasn't for Karen, I am not sure what I would have done. I was going through a pretty nasty time when someone suggested I see her. Hesitant at airing my dirty laundry with a stranger, I met with her and never looked back. She is calm and wise and helped me be the power force in my life again, as a result my life is so much better. Thank you, Karen

    — Meg C

  • When I first started seeing Karen I was going through a separation and felt very anxious and guilty. I found Karen to be encouraging, supportive and non-judgmental. She is easy to speak with and communication always flowed freely. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking self-improvement, especially self-confidence and self-esteem.

    — Jenny H

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

desk with computer and pot plant of someone ready to cultivate confidence
Karen Barnes - certified life and business coach

Are you ready to take action?

Are you ready to stop shrinking, striving, and proving and finally come home to yourself?

Investing in your own growth can feel scary. That’s why every coaching session with me is custom designed, fluid, and deeply supportive.

Together, we’ll create the space you need to explore what’s been holding you back, reconnect with your true self, and step into a life that feels fully yours.

Let’s explore what’s possible….together