Shadow work and Inner Child Healing

We all have parts of ourselves that we’ve buried; old wounds, fears, and patterns that were formed in childhood and reinforced over time. These hidden aspects, known as the shadow self and the inner child, influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways we may not even realize.

I believe that healing isn’t about fixing what’s “broken,” it’s about embracing all parts of yourself with love and understanding. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, or guided self-exploration, my mission is to help others reclaim their inner light and live with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.

Deep Process Psychotherapy; Shadow Work & Inner Child Healing

Shadow Work Sessions

Deep Process Psychotherapy for Real Transformation

You’ve done the mindset work and you’ve read the books. You’ve tried the strategies, but something still feels stuck. That’s because the blocks you’re facing aren’t just mental, they’re emotional, somatic, and often unconscious. Welcome to Shadow Work, a powerful, evidence-informed process that helps you uncover and integrate the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to hide, suppress, or overcompensate for.

Many of the patterns we struggle with as adults, people-pleasing, perfectionism, fear of rejection, or emotional shutdown, aren’t random. They’re protective adaptations we developed in childhood to stay safe, loved, or accepted. The inner child is often at the heart of shadow work. Many of the “difficult” parts of ourselves, anger, neediness, fear, shame, are simply younger parts that were never met with love. By reconnecting with your inner child, you begin to rebuild trust internally and create a new foundation of self-worth and emotional safety. When we integrate these parts, we don’t just feel better, we become more whole, grounded, and empowered.

This is not surface-level coaching. This is deep process psychotherapy for those ready to meet themselves fully, and finally move forward.

Leadership, Life and Shadow Work Coaching

Coaching for the Whole Human

Where Insight Meets Impact

At Held & Healed, we believe that personal effectiveness, the ability to build your dream life and sustainable leadership, don’t come from fixing what’s broken, they come from integrating what’s been hidden.

Our coaching approach blends the depth of shadow work, the clarity of archetypal psychology, and the rigour of organisational development theory to help individuals remove internal blockers, unlock potential, and lead with authenticity.

Whether you're a leader navigating complexity, a team seeking cohesion, or an individual craving deeper alignment, our coaching is designed to meet you where you are, and take you where you’re meant to go.

Leadership and Organisational Development

Where Leadership Meets Inner Work

At Held & Healed, we believe that the most powerful organisational change begins within. Our work sits at the intersection of organisational development, leadership transformation, and business psychology, bridging ancient archetypal wisdom with behavioural science. We support leaders, teams, and change-makers to move beyond surface-level strategies and into the heart of sustainable transformation.

Why Shadow Work Belongs in the Boardroom

In fast-paced, high-performance cultures, we often reward intellect, action, and results. Beneath every decision, every conflict, and every leadership style lies a deeper story, often unconscious, often unspoken. This is the realm of the shadow: the parts of ourselves we’ve disowned, suppressed, or over-identified with. In organisational systems, our shadows can shows up as:

  • Burnout masked as “drive”

  • People-pleasing disguised as “collaboration”

  • Control framed as “clarity”

  • Avoidance of conflict under the guise of “harmony”

Shadow work helps leaders and teams see what’s running the show beneath the surface, and reclaim the power, creativity, and authenticity that’s been buried there.

Because the Future of Leadership is Whole

At Held & Healed, we don’t believe in fixing people. We believe in revealing what’s already whole, beneath the armour, the performance, and the fear. This is the work of behavioural change and it begins within.

Hannah Johnson

Transformational Coach and Inner Child Healing Guide

About me:

Hi, I’m Hannah, a dedicated transformational coach with a passion for deep inner work and emotional healing. With a background in psychology (BSc in Psychology and Msc in Business and Occupational Psychology) as well as applying psychology within business, I have spent years guiding individuals toward self-discovery, personal empowerment, and meaningful life shifts. I work with individuals to reveal a greater depth to themselves and explore strategies that lead to a more fulfilling life. 

Currently training in shadow work and inner child healing, I’m expanding my expertise to help clients explore the unconscious patterns, emotional wounds, and limiting beliefs that shape their lives. Through a compassionate and holistic approach, I create a safe space for individuals to reconnect with their inner child, integrate their shadow self, and step into greater self-acceptance and wholeness.

Combining coaching techniques with deep process psychotherapy, guided reflection, and mindset work, I support clients in:

 - Uncovering and transforming self-sabotaging patterns

 - Healing unresolved emotional wounds with self- compassion

- Releasing shame, fear, and limiting beliefs

- Embracing their authentic, empowered self

Let’s work together

Interested in working together?

Let me know what you are looking for support with and I will be in touch shortly,

I can't wait to hear from you!

Testimonials

  • "The growth I've experienced has been incredible, and I couldn't have done it without this coaching journey."

    "Working with Hannah has been a transformational experience. When I first started, I struggled with confidence and felt overwhelmed by the challenges of leading my team. I felt really held through our sessions and I learned to harness my strengths, communicate more effectively, and approach problems with a strategic mindset. Hannah guided me to find invaluable insights from within myself and practical tools that helped me navigate complex situations with ease. Today, I lead with confidence and inspire my team to achieve our goals.”

    - Sasha G, Leadership Coaching Client

  • "My coaching session set me up for that conversation as I knew what I wanted to get out of it"

    “I got the job! I wanted to say my coaching session honestly couldn’t have come at a better time. It was so good as I had the questions that we’d gone through. I was prepared with my expectations, what a typical person’s objectives were for talking to my manager’s manager and for negotiating my salary.

    Thank you so much. It was so useful to say my desires out loud. I often think it in my head but when you have to say it, what you want and what you’re looking for, it makes you really have to think about it. Thank you so much it was amazing!”

    -Becky, Life Coaching Client

  • " Hannah created a safe and supportive environment where I felt truly seen and heard."

    " I came into the process feeling stuck and overwhelmed by emotions I didn't fully understand. Hannah's compassionate and insightful guidance helped me uncover and integrate parts of myself that I had long ignored. Through our sessions, I learned to embrace parts of my shadow, leading to my emotional healing and self-acceptance. The experience has been incredible, and I now approach life with a newfound sense of wholeness and empowerment. I am deeply grateful for Hannah's support on this journey."

    -Fahyma, Shadow Work Coaching Client

  • “It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to try Shadow Work."

    Keith F