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International Wellbeing Mentoring
Come Home to Yourself — wherever you are in the world.
A space to pause, understand yourself and explore what wellbeing means for you.
Online wellbeing mentoring for adults around the world who want to develop greater self-awareness, reconnect with themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
- Non-clinical
- Reflective
- Educational
- Whole-person wellbeing
Please note: International Wellbeing Mentoring is not counselling, psychotherapy, medical care, psychological treatment or crisis support.
A different kind of space
Maybe you don't need fixing. Maybe you need space.
Life can become so busy that we lose touch with ourselves. You may be functioning, working, caring for others and getting through the days — but underneath it all, you might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck or simply unsure about what you need.
Perhaps you're going through a change. Perhaps you've reached a point where you want something to be different. Or perhaps there isn't anything particularly 'wrong' — you simply want to understand yourself better.
International Wellbeing Mentoring gives you space to stop, listen and explore.
No diagnosis. No judgement. No one telling you what you should do. Just a thoughtful, supportive space to explore you.
How I work
A whole-person approach
My approach brings together the different strands of my professional experience. I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Educator and Wellbeing Mentor, with a background that includes counselling and psychotherapy, education and science.
Education
As an educator, I can help you understand things — not simply talk about them. We can explore information, ideas and practical approaches that may help you make sense of your own experience.
Counselling & psychotherapy experience
My counselling and psychotherapy training informs how I listen, communicate, ask questions and create a space where you can reflect safely. But this is not counselling or psychotherapy.
Human experience
Alongside qualifications comes the wisdom gained from working with people, listening to their stories and understanding that wellbeing isn't one-size-fits-all.
Together, these create a way of working that considers the whole person — mind, body, relationships, environment, experiences and everyday life.
Themes
What might we explore?
There doesn't have to be one particular problem.
Understanding yourself
Self-awareness, patterns and behaviours, your needs, values and what matters to you, feeling disconnected from yourself.
Everyday wellbeing
Stress, overwhelm, feeling constantly 'on', rest and recovery, balance, habits and routines, self-care that actually works for you.
Life and relationships
Boundaries, confidence, communication, relationships, life transitions, change, feeling stuck, finding direction.
Mind–body connection
Becoming more aware of your body, grounding, reconnecting with yourself, and exploring the relationship between thoughts, emotions and physical experience.
You don't have to know exactly what you need before you begin. We can start there.
In session
What is a wellbeing mentoring session like?
A session is a conversation — but it isn't simply about talking. You might bring something that has been on your mind. We might explore what's happening in your life and how you are experiencing it.
I may ask questions, offer a different perspective, share information or introduce an idea or practical approach.
Sometimes you may need space to think. Sometimes you may want to learn. Sometimes you may want to understand why you keep finding yourself in the same place. And sometimes you may simply need someone to help you slow down enough to hear yourself.
Important boundary
Wellbeing mentoring is not counselling or psychotherapy
My professional background includes UK training in counselling and psychotherapy. However, when I work with international clients through Awaken Discovery, I am working as a Wellbeing Mentor, not as a counsellor or psychotherapist.
International Wellbeing Mentoring is a non-clinical wellbeing service. It does not provide:
- Counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Diagnosis
- Psychological treatment
- Medical treatment
- Medication advice
- Healthcare
- Crisis intervention
If it becomes clear that you need a level of support beyond wellbeing mentoring, I will be honest about this. I may recommend that you seek appropriate counselling, psychotherapy, psychological, medical or specialist support in the country where you are located.
This isn't a failure of the mentoring relationship. It is part of working responsibly.
Worldwide
Wellbeing support wherever you are in the world
International Wellbeing Mentoring is delivered online from the UK to adults located outside the United Kingdom.
Because you may be joining from another country, your location matters. Different countries have different laws and requirements relating to wellbeing services, coaching, mentoring, counselling, psychotherapy and healthcare.
For this reason, you will be asked to tell me the country in which you are physically located when receiving the service. If you travel or move country, you need to tell me.
About Ally
I'm Ally
Counsellor · Psychotherapist · Educator · Wellbeing Mentor
I'm Ally Donoghue, founder of Awaken Discovery. My professional life has moved across different worlds — science, education, counselling, psychotherapy and wellbeing. Rather than seeing these as separate parts of me, I bring them together.
I believe that understanding ourselves isn't simply about what happens inside our heads. We are whole people. Our bodies, thoughts, emotions, relationships, experiences, environments, beliefs, habits and circumstances can all influence how we experience life.
My role isn't to tell you who you should become. It is to help you pause, become curious about yourself and discover what might help you feel more connected to the person you already are.
Meet AllyFit
Could international wellbeing mentoring be right for you?
It may be right for you if:
- you're feeling overwhelmed by everyday life
- you're constantly looking after everyone else
- you've lost touch with yourself
- you're going through a life transition
- you're questioning what you really want
- you're struggling to create space for yourself
- you want to understand yourself better
- you want to develop greater self-awareness
- you're looking for practical ways to support your wellbeing
- you feel stuck but don't necessarily need therapy
- you want someone to help you think things through
- you simply want to invest in yourself
You don't need to have everything figured out before you come.
Before booking
Read the agreement first
International Wellbeing Mentoring is provided under the Awaken Discovery International Wellbeing Mentoring Agreement.
Please read the agreement before booking. It explains the nature and boundaries of the service, confidentiality, international working, cancellations, payments and what happens if your needs fall outside the scope of wellbeing mentoring.
Read the International Wellbeing Mentoring AgreementNext step
Ready to make some space for yourself?
You don't have to know exactly what you need. We can start with a conversation about where you are now and what you would like from wellbeing mentoring.
Booking links will point to Ally's confirmed appointment system once ready. For now, use the contact form and mention international wellbeing mentoring.
Important information
Disclaimer
International Wellbeing Mentoring is a non-clinical wellbeing service. It is not counselling, psychotherapy, psychological treatment, medical care or crisis support.
Although Allyson Donoghue is trained in counselling and psychotherapy, these qualifications form part of her wider professional background and do not mean that counselling or psychotherapy is being provided through this international service.
The service may draw on reflective, educational, relational and wellbeing approaches, but does not involve diagnosis or treatment of mental or physical health conditions.
If you require clinical, medical or specialist mental-health support, you should seek an appropriately qualified professional or healthcare service in the country where you are located.
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental-health emergency, contact the appropriate emergency or crisis service in your country.
FAQ
Common questions
What is international wellbeing mentoring?
International wellbeing mentoring is a non-clinical online service that provides adults living outside the UK with a supportive space to explore wellbeing, self-awareness, personal development and meaningful life changes.
Is wellbeing mentoring the same as counselling?
No. Wellbeing mentoring is not counselling or psychotherapy. It is a non-clinical service focused on reflection, education, self-awareness and practical wellbeing.
Can wellbeing mentoring help with stress and overwhelm?
It can provide space to explore stress and overwhelm and consider practical approaches that may support your wellbeing. It does not diagnose or treat a mental-health condition.
Is international wellbeing mentoring suitable if I have a mental-health condition?
Wellbeing mentoring is not a replacement for clinical or specialist mental-health support. If you require treatment or specialist support, you should seek an appropriately qualified professional or healthcare service in your own country.
Do I need to know what I want to work on?
No. You can begin by talking about where you are and what you would like to be different. Together we can explore whether wellbeing mentoring is appropriate for you.
Where do you provide international wellbeing mentoring?
Sessions are provided online from the UK for adults who are physically located outside the UK. Your location matters because legal and professional requirements can differ between countries.