Charles Whitaker — Therapeutic Coach & Burnout Recovery Expert for Professionals
Helping high-performing professionals overcome burnout, rebuild resilience, and reconnect with clarity, calm and confidence.
I Know What It’s Like to Hold It All Together — Until You Can’t.
I work with people who seem to have it all sorted, calm under pressure, capable, dependable. On the surface, they lead well, perform well, function well.
But underneath? They’re burned out, overwhelmed, emotionally drained… and silently asking, “How much longer can I keep this up?”
If that resonates, you’re not alone. And you’re not weak — you’re human.
I’m Charles Whitaker, and I help people like you recover from burnout, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with who they are beyond the roles they’ve been carrying. My work combines therapeutic coaching, clinical hypnotherapy and neuroscience to support transformation that’s not only effective, it’s sustainable.
You don’t need another quick fix. You need support that sees the whole of you.
My Background & Approach
My Approach Blends Science, Strategy and Compassion
I’ve spent the last 15 years helping people navigate the emotional weight of performance, leadership, and everyday life.
My background combines therapeutic coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, and neuroscience-based approaches. I work with professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, carers, and leaders; anyone who’s been holding it all together for too long, and finally wants to do things differently.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all strategies. Every person is different. Every story matters. And so every programme I offer is grounded in evidence-based methods, but tailored to your individual pace, personality and priorities.
What this means in practice:
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We’ll look at what’s really driving your burnout, anxiety or emotional exhaustion, not just the surface symptoms
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We’ll work to regulate your nervous system, quiet inner conflict, and rewire outdated thinking patterns
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We’ll build the clarity and confidence you need to move forward, grounded, not rushing, and truly aligned
Some of the tools I use include:
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Clinical hypnotherapy
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Cognitive behavioural strategies (CBT)
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Mindfulness and somatic grounding
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Inner narrative work
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Guided emotional integration
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Gentle but deep subconscious work
This is therapeutic support for high-functioning humans who are tired of “functioning” at the cost of their wellbeing.
Why I Do This Work
Because Success Shouldn’t Cost You Your Sanity
For years, I watched good people burn out in silence. They were bright, capable, compassionate, and utterly overwhelmed. They didn’t need motivation. They didn’t need another morning routine. They needed space to breathe… and someone who could hold that space without judgement.
That’s what led me here.
I do this work because I know what it means to lead under pressure. I know what it’s like to carry the weight of being “the strong one.” And I know how powerful and life-changing it can be when someone finally says, “You don’t have to do this alone.”
Burnout isn’t weakness. Anxiety isn’t failure. These are signals. And with the right kind of support, they can become turning points.
My mission is simple: to help you come back to yourself, with strength, clarity, and compassion.
This isn’t about surface-level fixes. It’s about real recovery, sustainable performance, and a life that finally feels like yours again.
Who I Work With
I Work With People Who Look Like They’re Coping — But Know They’re Not
My clients are professionals. Business owners. Leaders. Parents. People others rely on.
On the outside, they’re holding it together. On the inside, they’re running on fumes — emotionally depleted, mentally foggy, or feeling like they’ve quietly lost touch with who they are.
You might be:
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Facing burnout from years of overfunctioning
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Struggling with anxiety, sleeplessness or emotional overwhelm
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Questioning whether your success is worth the internal cost
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Wanting to lead or live with more clarity, but not sure how
Some of the people I work with are navigating leadership roles or demanding careers. Others are simply trying to find themselves again after a difficult season. Either way, they’re ready for something to shift.
If you’re someone who’s always been strong for others — but now needs space to be held and heard — I’m here for you.
This work is about recovery, reconnection, and creating a way forward that actually supports you.
Testimonials
FAQ’s
Who is Charles Whitaker?
Charles is a therapeutic coach & clinical hypnotherapist specialising in helping professionals recover from burnout, reduce anxiety, & rebuild emotional resilience. With over 15 years of experience, he works with individuals navigating pressure, leadership roles, or emotional fatigue.
What does Charles Whitaker do?
Charles helps high-functioning individuals move from survival mode to sustainable wellbeing. Through a blend of therapeutic coaching, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience-based tools, he supports clients in overcoming burnout, finding clarity, and leading from a place of emotional strength.
What is Charles Whitaker’s background?
Charles combines formal training in hypnotherapy, coaching and psychological frameworks with years of hands-on experience supporting professionals across industries. His approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based methods, and a deep understanding of human behaviour and performance.
Who can Charles Whitaker help?
Charles works with professionals, leaders, business owners and carers who are dealing with stress, overwhelm, or burnout. His clients are often capable, driven people who appear to be coping on the surface — but are struggling privately and need tailored emotional support.
What approach does Charles Whitaker use in his work?
Charles combines clinical hypnotherapy with therapeutic coaching and neuroscience-informed practices. His work focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional integration, mindset transformation, and practical change, always tailored to the individual’s needs and pace.
Is Charles Whitaker a therapist or a coach?
Charles is a therapeutic coach with clinical training in hypnotherapy. This unique blend means he can work with both emotional healing and practical change, offering more depth than traditional coaching and more flexibility than standard therapy.
How can I work with Charles Whitaker?
You can work with Charles through his structured programmes or via one-to-one sessions. The best way to start is with a free 30-minute discovery call to explore what you need and whether it’s a good fit.
Why do people choose to work with Charles Whitaker?
Clients choose Charles for his calm, grounded presence, his ability to listen deeply, and his skill in helping people create lasting emotional change. Many of his clients have tried other approaches before, and found Charles’s blend of insight, compassion and strategy to be uniquely effective.