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Hey! I’m Shannon.

I’m a NeuroEmotional Coach with The Center for Emotional Education and I help people understand their brains better empowering them to move from a state of anxiety to one of stronger emotional awareness and lasting peace.

My methods are based on the workings and research of:

  • Dr Becky Bailey (creator of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model)
  • Dr Gabor Maté (expert on trauma and its impact on health and addiction)
  • Terri Cole (psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss)
  • Dr Brené Brown (research professor in vulnerability, courage, and shame)
  • My personal insights on overcoming a number of difficult challenges in my life
  • All my studies leading up to becoming a qualified NeuroEmotional Coach
What I Am Not

I’m not a psychologist or therapist, and my services aren’t covered by medical aid, so Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) can’t be claimed with me, but what I can offer you is what I’ve been able to pass onto numerous others who’ve chosen to work with me.

What I Offer:

1. A clear understanding of how your emotions interact with your brain
This is fundamental knowledge that should already be part of our school curriculum, as it reflects how all human brains function and has the potential to empower both children and adults to lead significantly less anxious lives.

2. An analysis of your current emotional landscape
We’ll identify the set of emotions that show up most for you and how it’s affecting your life, negatively or positively.

3. A customised toolkit of strategies to go with every brain state reaction that you’re living with
We all have reactive patterns that we slip into, for each brain state there’s a range of these patterns. We’ll find your most active ones and create strategies to help you shift out of those states when you find yourself there.

I can tell you with confidence, that this work is the missing piece in all of the healing work you’ve been doing. An understanding of some basic neuroscience, paired with some introspection, followed by some creative strategies to execute – sounds like a good time to me…! (With maybe a few tears in between.)

The Process:

We will work together online for 6 consecutive weeks, with 6 one-hour, 1-on-1 NeuroEmotional Coaching sessions.

If you commit to our once a week sessions, and do the work, you will feel a significant shift in the way that you understand and look at your world, the people in it and the challenges you face. This shift will empower you to move into an ‘Executive Brain’ space where you can learn the skills needed to master being the creator of your life. Because really, that’s all you’re here to do.

To create a life you love and are happy to wake up to each day.

So if you’re ready to take an empowering step towards the life you deserve, book your free call today and let’s chat.

Those who are most drawn to and benefit from my work include entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, leaders, Mothers, those navigating ADHD, those healing from narcissistic abuse, and people engaging in plant medicine journeys.

“Shannon gave me invaluable insights and practical tools to navigate my situation with clarity and resilience. Instead of telling me what to do, she helped me become more aware of my thought processes and emotions, and equipped me with the techniques I needed to take control of my emotional responses to my triggers in everyday life.”

Melanie DijkhuizenPlant Medicine Facilitator

“Shannon's method of reflecting my emotions through different brain states and deeply listening resonated with me. I feel it's incredibly relatable and easy enough to really integrate into one's life. I definitely feel more of a spaciousness between myself and my triggers, so I'm more able to respond to my children (and to life!) in the way that I want to.”

Caron GiePostpartum Caregiver

“I used to be hard on myself for being reactive, but realising I was in an emotional brain state without access to executive function gave me peace of mind. I was truly impressed by the depth we reached in such a short amount of time, and the insights were helpful. Having Shannon guide my thoughts provided clarity and perspective that I simply couldn’t access by myself.”

TarynLifeLine Counsellor

“This coaching was a leap into the unknown, but it was truly worth it. Exploring my life in survival mode, understanding my emotions and navigating brain states has been eye-opening. These teachings have seamlessly tied into all categories of my life where my brain and emotions are constantly challenged, what you've taught me has guided me immensely.”

Benjamin KhanBusiness Owner

“Working with Shannon has been a game-changer for me. Her sessions are refreshingly practical and don't leave you with a to-do list. Instead, you get guidance that bring a sense of calm and a profound feeling of not being alone on your journey. I can confidently say that integrating neuroemotional aspects into my daily life has been an amazing investment.”

Anna WolfSinger and Songwriter

“I find myself being so aware of the different brain states I’m moving through after a session with Shannon. This work is highly undervalued. Having the ability to unpack my own emotions has been interesting - instead of constantly judging myself, I find that I’m a lot more accepting with where I’m at, and that’s allowed me to carve a clear path moving forward.”

Joel KaplanEntrepreneur

“Shannon has an uncanny ability to ask the kind of questions that can help one to see things in a completely different way, turning habitual thinking patterns inside out. She helped me to reveal what was driving my decision making processes, empowering me to know when I am working from a place of fear or insecurity, helping me to know how to reconnect to my purpose.”

Donné PutterArchitect and Designer

“Shannon was and is the most professional and understanding person I’ve had the privilege of allowing into my craziness, I came to her for help in a lost haze... now I’m no longer lost but fundamentally equipped to navigate the daily mists of society and being human. Although not fully alive as yet, I’ve been welcomed into the embrace of real hope. Thank you so very much.”

Lindsay BurchBusiness Owner

“Shannon skilfully guided me to identify the patterns in my thinking that kept me in a state of fear and uncertainty, causing me to feel paralysed. It's been truly life-changing for me and I now use these tools daily. Through her techniques, I've gained clarity and learned to reconnect with my body and emotions, finding a sense of security during moments of feeling stuck.”

Chantal MorganRelationship Coach