Coaching & Wellbeing
Building something is hard. Building something while also managing a team, keeping investors happy, dealing with uncertainty and trying not to fall apart is a lot.
If you're running on fumes, doubting yourself or just quietly struggling in a way you can't quite say out loud to your team, I can help.
What we can work on
Burnout & Overwhelm If you're exhausted, emotionally flat, or starting to resent the thing you used to love, that's worth paying attention to. We can work through what's happening, what's driving it and what might actually help.
Imposter Syndrome That voice that says you don't belong, you're going to be found out, everyone else has it figured out except you. I've had it. I still have it sometimes. We can work on it.
Leadership & Confidence Stepping into a leadership role or growing in one can feel isolating. Difficult conversations, team dynamics, not knowing if you're making the right calls. We can work through the specific situations you're dealing with.
Decision Fatigue & Getting Unstuck When everything feels like a big decision and you can't think straight anymore. Sometimes you just need to talk it through with someone who isn't inside the situation.
Sustainable Ways of Working If your current pace isn't sustainable but you can't see a way out, let's look at it. Protecting your energy isn't a luxury, it's what keeps you going long-term.
Career & Life Transitions Pivoting, stepping back, stepping up, changing direction. Big shifts are disorientating even when they're the right move.
Who this is for
Founders, leaders and creative professionals in games and tech who are dealing with the human challenges of building things.
You don't need to be in crisis to book a session. Some people come with a specific situation. Some people just need to vent to someone who genuinely understands this industry and then figure out what to do next.
A note on my approach
I'm not a therapist. If you need clinical mental health support, I'll always say so and encourage you to seek it.
What I am is someone who has been through burnout, imposter syndrome, serious illness and multiple difficult chapters. I’ve come out the other side with a lot of hard-won perspective. I combine that with a deep knowledge of the game industry, startups, tech, wellness and what sustainable success actually looks like in practice.
Half the work is listening. The other half is helping you find a way through.
How it works
One-hour sessions, online, Tuesday to Thursday. £250 per session.
"Cat is a fantastic active listener who really helped me to identify the root cause of my difficulties. She provided clear, empathetic and actionable advice, and I'd highly recommend chatting to her." — Creative Technology Start-up Founder, Edinburgh