Kim Rutherford
Psychotherapist | Coach | Author | Speaker | Creator of the 8Wise® Method
Helping professionals and organisations build healthier minds, stronger resilience, and sustainable wellbeing through the 8Wise® Method.
Hello, I’m Kim, a Therapist, Coach, Author & Leadership Mentor
Working across the U.K. I use my critically acclaimed 8Wise® method to help you live the 8Wise Way for a healthier happier life, mind, body and business.
Are you a senior leader, business owner, or education professional feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or drained by the demands of leadership, business, or everyday life?
Or perhaps you’re an organisation struggling to create an effective wellbeing strategy for your staff, one that truly supports mental health and prevents burnout?
I help individuals, leaders, and organisations strengthen mental fitness, develop effective wellbeing strategies, and build cultures of clarity, confidence, and calm, so people and workplaces can thrive together.
an introduction to Kim
For more than two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of mental health, leadership and organisational development, and people wellbeing, helping people and workplaces build psychological strength that lasts.
As the Creator of the 8Wise® Method and Founder of Dalton Wise Consultancy Ltd, home of 8WiseED®, I bring together the science of psychotherapy, the strategy of coaching, and the structure of wellbeing consultancy and organisational development, to create meaningful, measurable change.
My work spans from 1:1 coaching and therapy to whole-organisation wellbeing audits, strategies, leadership training, staff CPD, and keynote speaking, all with one shared goal: to help individuals and teams achieve optimal mental health and sustainable success. To learn more about my “why” Click Here
HOW I HELP
I help individuals, leaders, and organisations strengthen their mental fitness and create environments where people can think clearly, feel balanced, and perform at their best, personally and professionally.
Whether I’m working one-to-one, developing wellbeing strategies for teams, or delivering leadership training, every session is grounded in the 8Wise® Method, a practical, evidence-based framework for developing optimal mental health and sustainable wellbeing.
My work bridges the gap between personal wellbeing and organisational performance, helping:
Individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Leaders build resilience and psychological safety.
Organisations design cultures that prioritise wellbeing and prevent burnout.
Because when we strengthen the mind, we strengthen the workplace, and everyone thrives.
What I do
I am a Psychotherapist, Coach, Educator and Author passionate about supporting my clients through life, health and career transitions. Using my critically acclaimed 8Wise® method for develop optimal mental health and wellbeing, I support two core clients groups:
Executive Leaders and Business Owners to develop the mental capacity to manage stress, anxiety and burnout, overcome low confidence, limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome, increase resilience and psychological safety to improve performance, productivity and professional relationships.
Supporting Bariatric and GLP-1 patients to manage the psychological challenges of extreme weight loss and overcome feelings and behaviours linked to anxiety, shame, guilt, emotional and binge eating, addiction transference and body dysmorphia. Reducing the risks of stalls, relapse and weight regain, when using medically assisted weight loss treatments (Surgery, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy) to manage obesity.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with individuals, leaders, and organisations who want to move beyond survival mode and create sustainable wellbeing, purpose, and performance, both personally and professionally.
For Individuals
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or out of balance, I’ll help you strengthen your mental fitness, manage stress and anxiety, and reconnect with confidence, clarity, and calm.
Click Here to Learn More About The 8Wise® Method
For Leaders & Professionals
If you’re managing high-pressure responsibilities or supporting others, I’ll help you build resilience, prevent burnout, maintain the cognitive clarity needed for effective decision-making, and face challenges with confidence. You’ll learn to lead with purpose and compassion, without losing yourself in the process.
For Organisations
If you’re developing a wellbeing strategy, leading change, or supporting staff through ongoing pressures, I’ll help you embed mental fitness at the heart of your culture through consultancy, CPD, and training, steering your organisation from reactive responses to proactive wellbeing approaches.
For the Education Sector
Through 8WiseED®, I support colleges, schools, and universities to strengthen staff wellbeing, leadership resilience, and whole-setting mental health and wellbeing strategies, aligned with Ofsted frameworks and sector best practice.
Click Here to Learn More About 8WiseED®
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
Stress and Burnout Counselling
Burnout is mental, emotional and physical exhaustion and is the outcome of prolonged dysfunctional stress. Many clients learn to break the mental patterns driving the cycle of burnout, so they can live with confidence, clarity, and joy. You can to.
Anxiety and Depression Counselling
Anxiety and Depression are not just forms of extreme sadness and worry. They can be constant and oppressive. They affect your brain and body and interfere with how you think, behave, and function at work, in relationships and life. One to one support can help you break through these thought patterns and behaviours.
Confidence and Self-Esteem Counselling
The way we view and feel about ourselves has a profound effect on how we live our lives. Many of my clients experience issues with low self-esteem, low confidence and imposter syndrome. It holds them back in life, impacts their ability to achieve career goals, weight loss or thrive in social situations and relationships. If this sounds like you, I can help.
ADHD Coaching
As someone living with ADHD I have first hand experience in this area. I can help you build effective strategies to address challenges and manage your life, relationship and career better. I help my clients develop structure, skills, and action plans to tackle any responsibilities or goals made more difficult by ADHD symptoms.
Bariatric and GLP-1 Support
Do you use food to manage your emotions? Are you managing your weight through bariatric surgery or injections? Do you know what you should do, but feel stuck? Do you fear failure, relapse and weight regain? As a bariatric patient with a history of Binge Eating and Emotional Eating I work with a clients to understand their eating and develop strategies for success.
Leadership Coaching and Development
Do you want support Increasing resilience, psychological wellbeing and gaining practical insights into transforming your leadership style and mindset, enhances your performance and productivity as a senior level leader, allowing you to reach your full potential while empowering your team and organization.
Business Strategy Coaching
I help entrepreneurs, business owners and Therapists in private practice develop and implement strategies to achieve the goals needed for long-term business success. Whether that’s business growth, business start up or transitioning into a new business venture.
Training Courses and Programmes
I offer a range of training programmes. Each programme is built from singular modules which can be offered as individual masterclasses and webinars or kept as part of the longer, more in depth programme structure.
The Programmes:
1. The Bariatric Practitioner Programme
2. The Psychology of Weight Loss Programme
3. The 8Wise Wellness Programme
4. The Psychological Impact of Leadership Programme
THE 8WISE® METHOD
The 8Wise® Method is my signature framework for developing mental fitness, the blueprint for optimal mental health and wellbeing, creating a healthier, happier mind, life, and business.
It’s a practical, evidence-based approach that helps individuals and organisations understand, measure, and strengthen all areas of mental health, leading to greater balance, resilience, and long-term success.
Grounded in psychotherapy, behavioural science, and leadership psychology, 8Wise® explores how eight interconnected dimensions of wellness influence how we think, feel, and perform.
For Individuals
8Wise® provides a clear structure to understand what’s out of balance, identify root causes of stress or burnout, and build healthier habits for a calmer, more fulfilling life.
For Organisations
8Wise® serves as a wellbeing blueprint, helping leaders and organisations design proactive, data-informed wellbeing strategies that meet Ofsted, ESG, and workforce wellbeing expectations, improving culture, engagement, and psychological safety.
Whether you’re working on your own personal growth or leading a team through change, 8Wise® offers the tools, language, and structure to make mental fitness measurable, manageable, and meaningful.
I AM THE FOUNDER OF
Dalton Wise Consultancy
Supporting executives, business leaders and professional practitioners to manage the challenges of a high pressure role and demand life, through counselling, coaching, business mentoring, and training.
Centre for Bariatric Support
Supporting Bariatric patients manage life after weight loss surgery or injections to achieve their desired goals, through coaching, counselling, training and online resources.
8Wise™
8Wise™ is a psychological methodology that helps you heal from the past, overcome the stresses of the present and create effective tangible strategies for managing future challenges so you can thrive in life, in business, in your career and in your relationships.
My Books and Podcast
My critically acclaimed 8Wise® Method for achieving optimal mental health and wellbeing has been published into a series of self-help books and also a global podcast which you can access below.
Book
Journal
Planner
Podcast
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Managing the pressures of life, leadership, and organisational change can be challenging, especially when you’re the one others look to for direction and strength. But you don’t have to do it alone.
Whether you’re an individual ready to improve your mental fitness or an organisation ready to strengthen staff wellbeing, the first step is simple: start the conversation.
Together, we’ll create a pathway to clarity, balance, and sustainable wellbeing, so you, your people, and your organisation can thrive.
FAQS
What do you Charge?
All one to one services have a single session fee and concessions for block bookings.
Counselling sessions range from £70 to £100 per 60-minute session.
Coaching sessions cost £120 to £225 per 60-minute session.
I require 48 hours’ notice to change or cancel an appointment; otherwise, full payment is due.
How will I know if you’re the right person for me?
Finding the right therapist and coach that ‘fits’ you is essential. I offer a free 30-minute introductory online session via Zoom. This gives you a chance to talk about your difficulties, ask any questions you may have and work out for yourself what you want to do next. I can also assess if I have the right skills to support you.
How do I know you are qualified and safe to work with me?
I’m a qualified therapist: I have a Diploma in Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Personal Development Coaching and a Degree in Criminology and Psychology from the University of Liverpool.
I am committed to good practice. I am a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. As recommended by my regulatory body, I engage in regular supervision with a Clinical Psychologist, as well as continuing professional development and I abide by their ethical codes.
I’m fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
How do I arrange an appointment with you?
Fill in an enquiry firm. I will respond within 24 hours, providing my availability.
You choose the best time and date got you to have your initial free 30 minutes Introductory session. I send an email confirmation with your Zoom link. At the end of your Introductory session, if you choose to schedule in sessions we book them then, a payment link with confirmation is sent to you. When we have our initial online session, we will discuss the timings of our ongoing appointments. I offer appointments between 8.30am and 6.30pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies from person to person. It depends on what you bring. I offer both short (6 weeks to 6 months) and long-term therapy (6 months to a year, or several years).
I usually suggest to people that if you choose to work with me, let’s agree to work together for six sessions in the first instance. At that 6th session, we can review our work together and decide what happens next.
I feel better so how do we finish?
This is up to you, as we work together we will always be talking about and reflecting on your progress. Ideally, when it’s time, we can talk about how we end our work together. This can be by agreeing to end after a particular number of sessions.
Another option is to reduce the frequency of our work together.
How often do my sessions need to be?
For Counselling I recommend weekly or fortnightly sessions reducing to monthly sessions as we move towards ending our work together.
For Coaching I recommend fortnightly or monthly sessions, reducing to quarterly sessions as we move towards ending our work together.
Where do you work?
I work online using Zoom.
For coaching sessions we can negotiate sessions at your place of work or a venue of your choice. Please be aware due to travel this may incur additional costs.
What about Confidentiality?
I take your confidentiality very seriously, and this will be discussed at our first meeting.
How do we communicate in between sessions?
For counselling you can contact me via email.
For coaching you can contact me via email or WhatsApp.
Can I follow you on social media?
Please feel free to follow me on any of my public platforms: Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Can I access your other products and resources?
For all 8Wise products please go to www.8wise.co.uk
For bariatric specific products and services please go to www.centreforbariatricsupport.com
For services specific for executives, senior leaders and business owners please go to www.daltonwise.co.uk
