Candida Stevens

I’m a psychotherapist and ICF-accredited coach, working at the intersection of burnout, ADHD, sleep, and nervous system regulation.

My approach is integrative, bringing together psychological understanding with a practical focus on how change happens. I began training as a psychotherapist 23 years ago, before I had children, and used that time to immerse myself in infant development. My professional training has unfolded alongside my life: a Masters in Business Psychology when business was my focus, and later a deep dive into the nervous system and burnout as these became part of my lived experience.

My career has been full and varied. I began on the crest of the dot-com wave in my early twenties, moved into teaching when my children were small, and later set up a contemporary art gallery that became highly respected in its field. I now work as a psychotherapist and burnout coach and am honoured to work with the charity PTSD Resolution helping veterans and their families.

I understand from personal experience that when things get tough there is nothing more important than finding solutions, balance, and sustainable ways of living and working and I’m here to help.

Qualifications & Training:

Core Training

Registered Psychotherapist (HG.Dip.P, MHGI)
ICF-accredited Transformational Life Coach

ADHD & Assessment

Specialist ADHD Assessor (UKAAN, NICE-aligned)
ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

Sleep & Nervous System

CBT-I Sleep Specialist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia)
SSP Safe and Sound Protocol (nervous system regulation)

Additional Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (C-ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS Circles)

Academic & Professional Background

MSc Business Psychology
PGCE / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Behavioural Health Coach for Adolescents and Young Adults (Enhanced DBS)

Memberships:

Member of the Human Givens Institute (HGI)
Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Member of the Association of Business Psychologists

TESTIMONIALS

  • The help I have received from candida has been liberating. The way she facilitates growth is unique, with her gentle voice that probes the hidden answers within allows the space she offers to feel safe, calm, patient and kind. Candida leads with intuitive wisdom, guiding whilst allowing the knowledge we already have within to come forward and be realised and processed gently. The tools she uses are powerful in a way that each individual can adapt to their own growth cycle. Her empathy and compassion help to lower walls built from trauma to be taken down as slowly or quickly as is comfortable. The challenges I’ve faced this year Candida has made feel easy to navigate and overcome with her gentle guidance. I wouldn’t be where I am now without Candida’s help. I will be forever grateful to her.

    Therapy client

  • ''My experience with Candida was amazing! We discussed my hesitations and self limiting beliefs around putting myself out there and doing what I love the most. We delved into positive reframing which empowered me. Her series of questions was hitting all the nails on the head and motivated me so much to the point where I made a significant change only a few days after our very first session. So grateful and blessed to have come across her profile! She gets a great understanding of the issue very early on and knows exactly how to guide the conversation. Truly amazing! Thank you so very much, Candida''

    Coaching client

  • “Candida’s sessions were instrumental in helping me navigate a huge confidence knock. Her manner is incredibly kind and gentle while addressing very challenging and sensitive issues. She uses several different techniques which helped work through the different areas I needed help in and without question I feel stronger now and more confident. I am more equipped to face uncertainties and challenges, and ready to take on new adventures with enthusiasm – which is not a place I was in before we started! I wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone needing help with clarifying what is important and building confidence.”

    Therapy client

  • Candida possesses that rare skill of being able to offer completely focused, supportive, silent attention to her coachees. In this stillness both clarity and growth can be achieved. It is an absolute pleasure to be in her presence’

    Coaching client

I’m an integrative psychotherapist and coach working with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out - often with ADHD, anxiety, or sleep difficulties in the mix.

Many of my clients are managing more than it might appear, but don’t feel that way internally. They may overthink, struggle to switch off, compare themselves to others, or quietly question whether they’re coping as well as they “should.”

I offer a structured, practical approach that combines psychological insight with nervous system support. Our work focuses on understanding your patterns (including ADHD where relevant), helping your system regulate, and developing ways of thinking and living that feel more sustainable.

Alongside ongoing therapy and coaching, I offer ADHD assessment and clarity sessions using recognised diagnostic tools aligned with NICE guidance, as well as evidence-based support for sleep (CBT-I).

My style is calm, thoughtful, and collaborative — helping you make sense of your experience and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

LET’S CHAT.

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