One client came to Sisters Protect after receiving a deeply disappointing outcome in their first year in a regulated frontline role.

They felt misrepresented by the paperwork, unsupported by their supervision, and unsure whether to challenge the process, start again, or leave the profession entirely. Immediately from speaking to them I was able to decipher the tactics their employer was using in the guise of "support". It had been almost 12 months, and my client was not aware of these tactics being used to push them out. Since time was not on our hands, we got to the crux of it.

Together, we:

• Broke down the power dynamics at hand and understood who held what authority and the extent their authority could affect their career in X profession

• Reviewed internal documentation and identified gaps in narrative

• Explored all viable next steps including if it went their way or if it did not, and the risks

• Drafted a short but effective professional response that communicated clarity, not panic

• Discussed the advantages of signing up to a trade union as an employee

• Built a plan for recovery, emotionally and professionally

This was a turning point to a pinnacle of multiple performance reviews, and my client didn’t need to go through it alone, so I supported them with strategy and check ins.

A client approached Sisters Protect while navigating a pivotal moment in their business journey. They was running a successful creative venture but had outgrown its original structure and needed clarity around what came next.

Together, we worked through:

• Business restructuring decisions including how to reposition their offer without abandoning what was already successfully built

• Strategic evaluation of new business ideas, balancing vision with capacity

• Location sourcing strategy, supporting their decision to expand into a new space and helping them evaluate risk vs. opportunity, calculate profit margins, and other business related costs

• Visual and strategic presentation materials - bringing their ideas to life in a clean, confident format she could share with stakeholders

This project was about identity, scale, and sustainability. We held space for both clarity and emotion, and ensured every decision was theirs to own, not rush.

A client reached out to Sisters Protect during a complex and emotionally demanding process that involved multiple professionals and sensitive documentation. They were seeking emotional support, clarity, and help staying groundedwhile navigating challenging conversations.

Together, we focused on:

• Reviewing the client’s draft communications with attention to tone, clarity, and self-expression, so their messages reflected their intentions in their own words

• Practising how to communicate key points under pressure, with an emphasis on confidence, calm, and self-regulation

• Reflecting on personal boundaries in difficult interactions, including when to pause, when to ask questions, and how to protect emotional wellbeing

• Supporting the client to prepare emotionally and practically for upcoming steps, so they felt less alone and less reactive during the process

• Creating space to reflect on cultural and relational dynamics that can shape communication in formal settings, drawing on shared lived experience to support understanding and self-advocacy

Throughout the process, the client remained fully responsible for their decisions and communications, while Sisters Protect provided supportive, trauma-informed accompaniment.

A returning client reconnected with Sisters Protect for guidance while navigating a renewed phase of a complex legal process. Although a previous outcome had been secured, challenges remained around its enforcement.

Together, we worked through:

• Strategic reflection on how best to communicate with court services and legal representatives in line with their evolving needs

• Drafting a timeline of events and what was owed.

A client who was self-representing in a tribunal process after experiencing harassment approached Sisters Protect for emotional and practical support. They were seeking a supportive second perspective while managing the stress and complexity of the process.

Together, we focused on:

• Helping the client organise their written materials so their own words were clear, calm, and easy to follow

• Supporting the client to reflect on what they felt able to share, with attention to emotional safety and avoiding retraumatisation

• Assisting with language and presentation, so their communication reflected professionalism and personal authenticity

• Creating a simple list of key dates and reminders to support organisation and reduce overwhelm

• Practising communication approaches for difficult conversations, with the aim of helping the client feel grounded, confident, and supported

A client navigating a change in their health circumstances reached out to Sisters Protect for support in requesting workplace adjustments.

Together, we worked through:

• Structuring a clear and confident email to escalate their needs to Human Resources

• Identifying language that reflected both professionalism and urgency

• Particularised why they needed reasonable adjustments

• Strategically including a request for an Occupational Health referral and outlining why it would be helpful

• Encouraging the client to seek a supporting letter from their GP to strengthen their case

• Talking through how to pace the process and what to expect next and signposted them to ACAS

A prospective client sought support while navigating a challenging workplace dynamic in their role as a manager. They were feeling caught between conflicting staff relationships and concerned about how the situation might reflect on them personally.

In our conversation, we focused on:

• Providing space for the client to talk through the situation and their concerns

• Supporting the client to reflect on whether and how they wanted to communicate upward, based on their own comfort and values

• Discussing the idea of documenting their perspective in their own words as a way to support clarity and self-protection

• Emphasising that any decisions about workplace communication or next steps were entirely theirs, and that seeking HR or professional advice could also be appropriate

The focus remained on self-advocacy, emotional clarity, and communication support, rather than workplace policy or formal advice.