Why Consent?
A Fresh Way to Think About Consent
When most people hear the word consent, they think of it as permission—usually in legal, medical, or sexual contexts. And while those situations are incredibly important, consent actually comes up all the time in everyday life.
Most people understand consent through what’s called the gatekeeper model—meaning one person holds something another wants and decides whether to say "yes" or "no." There’s nothing wrong with this definition, and it can be helpful in certain situations! But it’s also pretty limited.
Especially in ongoing relationships—whether personal or professional—it’s sometimes better to think of consent as an agreement. In this model, people arrive at consent together.
Of course, both approaches might seem simple in theory, but in reality, negotiating consent takes practice. Learning how to express your needs and hear others’ perspectives can make interactions feel clearer and kinder in every area of life.
Helping You Identify Your Own Desires & Limits
When you've spent years putting others first, it’s completely understandable if knowing what you want feels unfamiliar or even overwhelming. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe to explore what truly matters to you—your desires, your boundaries, your voice. I’ll support you in building the clarity and confidence to express your needs with honesty, care, and self-trust.
Teaching You How to Communicate & Negotiate Consent
Consent isn’t just about stating boundaries—it’s about listening, adjusting, and finding agreements that feel good for everyone. I’ll help you develop practical skills to express your needs while respecting others, making interactions smoother and more meaningful.
Guiding You to Move Beyond People-Pleasing
If saying no feels uncomfortable or guilt-inducing, you’re not alone. I’ll support you in shifting your mindset from keeping the peace to honouring your well-being, so that communicating honestly feels natural rather than stressful.
Helping You Receive ‘No’ with Grace
Navigating consent also means accepting the limits of others. I can show you how when someone says no, it can actually build trust not damage it.
Making It Practical & Actionable
Theory is great, but real growth happens when you practise consent in your daily life. I’ll give you simple, practical strategies to start implementing right away—whether it’s pausing before saying yes, setting clearer limits, or checking in before assuming.
Helping You Reclaim Your Voice & Trust Yourself
Ultimately, my goal is to help you approach consent as an ongoing practice, so you can navigate relationships, work, and life with greater ease, respect, and confidence.
I’d love to support you on this journey. Let’s work together to make consent clearer, kinder, and more empowering for you!
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