The THINK Method™
Live from a place of grounded, authentic self-empowerment with our practical framework for real-life transformation.
The THINK Method™ is our signature framework for personal transformation.
Born from lived experience and backed by therapeutic insight, the THINK Method isn’t just a set of concepts; it’s a way of living, healing, and thriving. We use this approach in our own lives and across our coaching, hypnotherapy, and healing sessions to guide people through real, sustainable change.
In the coaching and counselling space, the THINK Method provides direction, pace and structure, something that is often missing from our clients’ lives when they seek our support as mental health and wellness professionals.
Just like a well-built home, the quality of your mindset relies upon strong foundations. The THINK Method can help you build and maintain those foundations so you can make the shift from surviving to thriving.
In a nutshell…
THINK stands for Thoughts, Habits, Ideals, Nervous System, and Know-How. Each element plays a crucial role in your transformation. Together, they can help you regain your power from outdated beliefs, emotional wounds, and the unhelpful conditioning of the past.
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Thoughts
You are who and what you think you are, and your life reflects what you believe about yourself and the world around you.
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Habits
You are the result of what you do on repeat; your habits define who and what you become.
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Ideals
Your intentions, desires and expectations pre-determine your outcomes and experiences.
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Nervous System
The health of your mind (and body) depends on your ability to understand and work with your nervous system.
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Know-How
Mental (and physical) wellness is not a destination, but a continuing process of applying what you know and adjusting to feedback as you go.
Thoughts
Your life reflects what you think and believe about yourself and the world around you. Thought patterns are habitual — and without intervention, they can keep you stuck.
We can help you become aware of your unhelpful thinking so you can shift it.
Habits
What you do on repeat creates who you become. Emotional reactivity, avoidance, people-pleasing — these are all habits, not life sentences.
We can help you identify and rewire them.
Ideals
Your values, expectations and intentions shape your future. When you’re disconnected from your ideals, life feels aimless or frustrating.
We can help you reconnect with what matters so you can restore direction and meaning.
Nervous System
Healing is a whole-body process. When you calm your nervous system, your mindset follows.
We utilise proven techniques founded in NLP, hypnotherapy, ‘parts’ work, breathwork and mindfulness to help you reset and regulate your inner world.
Know-How
Knowing what to do isn’t enough. It’s the doing — and adjusting as you go — that makes the difference. Know-how is your power-in-practice.
We can help maintain momentum as you start putting knowledge into practice.
The 7 Life Areas
The THINK Method can be applied across seven core life areas to help you gain clarity, direction, and life satisfaction.
To explore these life areas further, download our free resource The THINK Method: Think Better, Feel Better.
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Purpose
Think: Career, identity, and meaningful contribution.
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Mindset
Think: Emotional balance and resilience, curiosity, and values.
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Physical
Health, movement, nourishment, and vitality.
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Growth
Think: Learning, personal evolution, challenges, and feedback.
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Connection
Think: Relationships, intimacy, sharing, and belonging.
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Money
Financial health, energy exchange, and value.
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Fun
Freedom, expression, joy, and variety.
‘Depression and anxiety aren’t the problem—they’re symptoms of something deeper.’
AUTHOR OF ‘THINK BEYOND DESPAIR’
Why this works
The THINK Method isn’t about wishful thinking.
It’s grounded in lived experience, proven therapeutic principles, and deep respect for the complexity of being human. It offers a map to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface and can empower you to build the inner architecture for a life that feels whole, vibrant, and truly yours.
Ready to THINK differently?
Whether you're just getting started or you're deep in the healing process, this method can guide your next steps. You don’t have to figure it all out at once. You just have to be willing to think differently, feel deeply, and rise powerfully.
❱ Download our free guide
Learn about the THINK Method and do a quick dive into the framework Shan developed to climb out of her own darkness—and now uses to help others rise.
No mailing list sign-up nonsense, just a straightforward PDF resource.
❱ Book an enquiry call
Personal choice is personal empowerment. Connect with us, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit — no pressure.
Alternatively, send us a message.
❱ Get the book
‘THINK Beyond Despair: Set Yourself Free from the Negativity Trap’ is available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook editions.
You can also order a signed copy.