Beyond Liminal offers a combined approach to mental well-being with occupational therapy and life coaching. We focus on what works best for you, taking into account your personal needs, experiences and strengths, while also being mindful of any past challenges you may have faced.
Occupational therapy is all about supporting you to get back into the everyday activities that matter to you, especially when mental health challenges make things feel harder. It might involve finding ways to cope with anxiety and big emotions, building routines that boost motivation, developing skills for daily tasks, trying out sensory tools to feel more balanced or gently reintroducing things that bring you joy and purpose.
Life coaching works alongside occupational therapy by helping you create lasting habits and build an environment that supports your mental and emotional well-being. It’s all about setting clear goals, making a plan that works for you, staying motivated and accountable, building resilience and gaining a deeper understanding of yourself to make choices that feel right for you.
Occupational therapy is all about supporting people to reconnect with the daily activities that matter to them, especially when mental health challenges get in the way. This might look like building strategies to manage low mood, anxiety and emotions, creating routines to boost motivation, improving everyday skills, using sensory tools and slowly getting back into things they enjoy.
We’ll start by exploring which activities matter most to you and identifying anything that’s getting in the way. Then we’ll work together to come up with practical strategies and solutions to help you move past those barrier. This might include things like:
Developing coping mechanisms for anxiety and emotional dysregulation in everyday situations
Learning practical tools to manage worry, overwhelm or emotional ups and downs as they come up in daily life.
Improving skills needed for daily tasks, fostering independence and a sense of accomplishment
Building confidence through small, achievable steps in activities like cooking, organising or managing time.
Gradually re-introducing activities that bring you joy and a sense of purpose
Reconnecting with hobbies, interests or social roles in a way that feels safe, doable and meaningful.
Establishing routines and structures to support motivation and reduce feelings of overwhelm associated with depression
Creating a gentle, sustainable rhythm to your days that can help you feel more in control and less weighed down.
Exploring sensory strategies to manage emotional intensity and promote calm
Discovering how things like movement, sound, touch or scent can soothe your nervous system and improve focus.
Strengthening self-awareness and emotional insight
Learning to recognise what you’re feeling and why, so you can respond with more clarity, confidence and self-compassion.
Support in everyday life complements occupational therapy by focusing on the bigger picture of your well-being, especially when it comes to managing stress and preventing burnout. It’s about building steady, sustainable habits and creating an environment that helps you feel more balanced, supported and in control.
This might include adjusting routines, setting boundaries, making time for rest and enjoyment and finding realistic ways to manage daily demands through small, meaningful changes that help reduce pressure and support your mental and emotional health.
Identifying your goals
We’ll work together to get clear on what a healthier, more fulfilling life looks like for you. This might include things like improving sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness or strengthening relationships: whatever feels most meaningful to you.
Personalised action plans
We’ll support you to develop step-by-step plans that are realistic and suited to your unique needs, energy levels and life circumstances, so progress feels achievable and sustainable.
Fostering self-awareness
Coaching will help you better understand your habits, triggers and thought patterns, giving you the insight to make more intentional choices that support your well-being.
Building motivation and accountability
By exploring your values, strengths and what really matters to you, we’ll find ways to keep you motivated and gently accountable, even when things feel tough.
Developing resilience
You’ll learn practical tools to manage stress, regulate emotions and handle setbacks, so you feel more grounded and capable when facing life’s challenges.
Creating balance and boundaries
We’ll look at how to structure your time and energy in a way that avoids burnout, supports recovery and makes space for the things that truly nourish you.
At Beyond Liminal, we offer both face-to-face occupational therapy and life coaching in Matlock, Derbyshire, as well as virtual sessions for anyone in other areas. Whether you prefer in-person support or the flexibility of online sessions, we’re here to guide you on your journey to better mental well-being.
In addition to one-on-one sessions, our Resources section provides practical tools, strategies and workbooks designed to support your self-help efforts. These resources are created to complement our work together, giving you easy-to-use materials to help you build new habits, manage stress and make positive changes in your life.