Emotional Resilience After Breast Cancer.
Support for fear of recurrence and rebuilding confidence.
ABOUT ME
I was born and raised in Denmark and have lived in the UK for the past 25 years. Before becoming a coach, I spent 20 years teaching in primary schools, where I developed a strong interest in how our thoughts can shape the way we cope, learn and grow. That experience continues to influence how I work today, with a focus on building confidence and emotional resilience through small, steady steps.
Coaching became my next chapter after my own experience of breast cancer. When active treatment ended, I realised how little support there often is for the emotional side of adjusting to life afterwards. Many women expect to feel relieved once treatment is over, but instead find themselves living with anxiety, overwhelm and fear of recurrence - emotions that can feel difficult to explain to those around them.
From personal experience, I understand how lonely and unsettling that stage can feel. Many women are discharged from medical care while still navigating sudden menopause, changes in their bodies, shifts in identity and the return to everyday responsibilities. Looking for the right support at that point can feel exhausting in itself.
My coaching offers a calm, one-to-one space where we gently explore what life looks like for you now and what may help you feel more grounded, more emotionally supported and more like yourself again. Together, we look at the areas where you may feel stuck, uncertain or ready for change, and consider small, meaningful steps forward at a pace that feels manageable.
Reflection is an important part of the process, and while change happens in your own time, you won’t be doing it alone. I’ll be alongside you with encouragement, compassion and practical support as you find your way forward.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
We all experience times in life when we feel lost, overwhelmed or unsure of the way forward. For many women, this can feel especially true after breast cancer treatment has ended. While the physical treatment may be over, the emotional recovery often continues long afterwards.
As a coach who has experienced breast cancer myself, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself and what matters most to you now. Together, we’ll gently explore what feeling more like yourself again might look like, and take small, manageable steps towards it. Change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful, and it’s never too late to begin.
Many women find themselves navigating anxiety, fear of recurrence, changes in confidence and uncertainty about life after treatment. Coaching offers space to explore those feelings openly, while helping you build emotional resilience and self-trust at a pace that feels right for you.
Coaching is different from counselling. Rather than focusing deeply on the past, coaching is a forward-looking and collaborative process. Our work together will centre around where you are now, what feels challenging, and what may help you move forward with greater confidence, clarity and emotional wellbeing.
“Her own experience of breast cancer brought a real depth of understanding to our sessions. Anja truly ‘gets it’ and was able to offer thoughtful feedback, gentle observations and supportive suggestions from a calm and balanced perspective.”
MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY
My coaching style is gentle, supportive and led by what feels right for you. At times, I may invite you to look at things from a new angle or take small steps forward, but your sense of safety and comfort always comes first. I understand that talking about your experience with breast cancer can bring up strong emotions and I approach these conversations with care, sensitivity and respect.
I am a firm believer in personal growth and in the power of mindset to transform lives. I often draw on the principles of Growth Mindset and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, weaving them into my coaching to help you unlock new perspectives, build resilience and create lasting change.
“Mindset change is not about picking up a few pointers here and there. It's about seeing things in a new way”
Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
AREAS OF COACHING
Rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with your sense of self
Coping with fear of recurrence and health anxiety
Managing stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Building emotional resilience in a steady, sustainable way
Support through menopause after breast cancer treatment
Gentle support around healthy routines, wellbeing and mindfulness
Preparing for or returning to work after cancer
Creating supportive routines that work with your energy and wellbeing
Navigating changes in relationships, communication and identity
Signposting to trusted specialists, including menopause, nutrition and cancer rehabilitation professionals
COACHING OPTIONS
Whatever you would like support with, our sessions will be guided by what matters most to you. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable, and I will spend time understanding your story so you feel heard supported.
WAYS IN WHICH I CAN HELP
Rebuilding Confidence After Breast Cancer.
6 x 60-minute online coaching sessions over 12 weeks — £380
Payment plan availableTogether, we’ll gently explore:
your experiences and what you’ve been through
fear of recurrence, anxiety and emotional wellbeing
changes in confidence, identity and daily life
your values, priorities and hopes for the future
small, manageable steps that help you feel more like yourself again
You’ll also receive personalised reflections or gentle exercises between sessions, designed to support you at your own pace. Throughout the process, we’ll regularly reflect on what’s helping and adjust our focus so the coaching feels right for you.
The package also includes two supportive resources:
Support After Breast Cancer
A practical and compassionate guide covering topics such as early menopause, gentle movement, nutrition and emotional wellbeing after treatment.
Moving On From Coaching
A personalised summary of ideas, reflections and supportive tools explored during our sessions, along with resources to help you continue moving forward with confidence and self-compassion.
Fear of Recurrence Session
90-minute online coaching session - £85
A supportive, focused session designed to help you manage the fear of breast cancer recurrence and calm the overwhelm that can come with life after treatment. This session includes a copy of my eBook: Reclaim Your Calm - A Guide to Easing Recurrence Fear After Breast Cancer.
Some of the areas we might focus on, are:
health anxiety and intrusive thoughts
scan anxiety and waiting for appointments
fear around symptoms or aches and pains
rebuilding trust in your body
practical ways to feel calmer and more emotionally grounded
You’ll leave with supportive tools, reflections and strategies that you can continue using long after the session.
“The session that you delivered on cancer recurrence fear created a safe and compassionate space for people to explore coping strategies and feel less alone in their fears. This is something many struggle to put into words. Sessions like yours are an important reminder that emotional recovery matters just as much as physical recovery.”
Sarah Newman - Cancer Fitness Specialist, Get Me Back UK
WHAT TO DO NEXT
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