Support the Person :
Coaching and therapy for people navigating leadership, pressure, change or wellbeing.
Work can be meaningful, demanding, confusing and costly. Leadership can bring purpose and influence, but also pressure, loneliness and responsibility. Let’s talk about support »
What support might focus on:
“John’s calm, collected approach has given me the space to slow down, reflect, and really understand the kind of leader I want to become.”
Shanara Abdin, Public Health Service Lead,
Wigan Council.
Black Dog is the part of Red Fish Black Dog focused on the human side of work: coaching and therapy that gives people space to reflect, understand themselves more deeply and find healthier ways to lead, work and live.
What this work is for
When you need space to think, feel and make sense.
This work is for people who want a confidential space to explore what is happening for them at work and in life.
You may be leading through change, feeling stretched, considering your next step, managing pressure, rebuilding confidence, experiencing stress or wanting to understand your patterns and impact more clearly.
Some people come for coaching. Some come for therapy. We will work with you to understand what kind of support is right for where you are.
Coaching and Therapy
Different kinds of support, held together carefully.
Coaching can help you clarify goals, strengthen leadership, make decisions, understand your impact and move forward with more confidence.
Therapy can help you explore emotional patterns, stress, anxiety, loss, self-doubt, identity, relationships and the deeper experiences that shape how you feel and function.
We hold both with care. The aim is not to “fix” people, but to create a safe, respectful space where insight, resilience and healthier choices can emerge.
What to expect:
A confidential, thoughtful space.
We begin with a conversation. You can explain what brings you here, what you are hoping for, and what kind of support feels appropriate.
If we agree to work together, we will shape the approach around your needs. The work will move at a pace that feels safe and useful.
For organisational referrals, we are clear about confidentiality, boundaries and the difference between supporting the individual and reporting back to the commissioner.
Our Services:
Support the Person
If this feels like the right moment, let’s talk
You do not need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. If you are curious about coaching or therapy, we can begin with a conversation about what you need and whether this is the right kind of support.