Kim Rutherford

Psychotherapist, Mental Wellbeing Consultant, and Creator of the 8Wise® Method

Psychology-led support for the overloaded mind.

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The 8Wise® Method

Kim Rutherford

Psychotherapist, Mental Wellbeing Consultant, and Creator of the 8Wise® Method

Psychology-led support for the overloaded mind.

Contact Me

Helping you manage the life events that lead to overwhelm

A psychology-led life management specialist helping high-performing professionals manage pressure, regain clarity, and get back in control of their lives.

Who I work with

I work with business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are dealing with the impact of ongoing life pressure, the kind that builds over time and starts to affect how you think, feel, and perform.

When pressure builds, overwhelm increases and mental capacity reduces. That’s when things start to feel harder than they should, burnout, anxiety, low mood, and a sense of losing control often follow.

My work helps you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface and get back into control, calmly, practically, and in a way that holds up in real life.

A lot of the people I work with are neurodivergent, often late-diagnosed or self-identified, and are navigating the process of finally understanding how their mind works, and what they need to function well in both life and work.

Helping you manage the life events that lead to overwhelm

A psychology-led life management specialist helping high-performing professionals manage pressure, regain clarity, and get back in control of their lives.

Who I work with

I work with business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are dealing with the impact of ongoing life pressure, the kind that builds over time and starts to affect how you think, feel, and perform.

When pressure builds, overwhelm increases and mental capacity reduces. That’s when things start to feel harder than they should, burnout, anxiety, low mood, and a sense of losing control often follow.

My work helps you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface and get back into control, calmly, practically, and in a way that holds up in real life.

A lot of the people I work with are neurodivergent, often late-diagnosed or self-identified, and are navigating the process of finally understanding how their mind works, and what they need to function well in both life and work.

Who this work is for

This work is for you if:

You’re juggling a lot — work, life, responsibilities — and it’s becoming too much to manage
You’re making decisions all day, and your brain is hitting a limit, leaving you overwhelmed, even by things that used to feel manageable
Your mind doesn’t switch off. Overthinking, replaying things, struggling to switch off, leaving you feeling mentally drained, no matter how much you rest
Your focus, motivation, or energy have dropped, and you don’t feel like yourself (irritable, anxious, or low mood)
You’re either burnt out, or heading that way and starting to feel concerned about your mental health and wellbeing, and know something needs to change

For some people, this also includes being neurodivergent. Diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning, and trying to understand why things have felt harder than they should, and what actually works for you.

You don’t need to have everything figured out....You just need a place to start.

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Who this work is for

This work is for you if:

You’re juggling a lot — work, life, responsibilities — and it’s becoming too much to manage
You’re making decisions all day, and your brain is hitting a limit, leaving you overwhelmed, even by things that used to feel manageable
Your mind doesn’t switch off. Overthinking, replaying things, struggling to switch off, leaving you feeling mentally drained, no matter how much you rest
Your focus, motivation, or energy have dropped, and you don’t feel like yourself (irritable, anxious, or low mood)
You’re either burnt out, or heading that way and starting to feel concerned about your mental health and wellbeing, and know something needs to change

For some people, this also includes being neurodivergent. Diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning, and trying to understand why things have felt harder than they should, and what actually works for you.

You don’t need to have everything figured out....You just need a place to start.

An Introduction to Kim Rutherford & The 8Wise® Method

A Bit About Me

I’m the Founder of 8Wise and Creator of the 8Wise® Method, a psychology-led, pragmatic system designed to help people manage life more effectively and improve mental health and wellbeing as a result.

My work sits at the intersection of psychotherapy, education, and real-life application, supporting individuals, organisations, and professionals to navigate the pressures of modern life with greater clarity, structure, and control.

Before retraining as a psychotherapist, I spent over 20 years working in people development across education, housing, employability, and health & social care.

The 8Wise® Method

I developed the 8Wise® Method to provide a structured way to understand and manage life. Rather than focusing on one issue in isolation, it looks at the full picture, how different areas of life interact, and where pressure is building.

8Wise helps you:

Understand the pressures affecting your life
See the bigger picture across key areas
Reduce your overwhelm and mental load
Build effective and sustainable mental capacity
Manage life more wisely, before crisis

This is not about becoming a different person. It’s about understanding how your life is currently working, and making it more manageable in a way that fits you.

An Introduction to Kim Rutherford & The 8Wise® Method

A Bit About Me

I’m the Founder of 8Wise and Creator of the 8Wise® Method, a psychology-led, pragmatic system designed to help people manage life more effectively and improve mental health and wellbeing as a result.

My work sits at the intersection of psychotherapy, education, and real-life application, supporting individuals, organisations, and professionals to navigate the pressures of modern life with greater clarity, structure, and control.

Before retraining as a psychotherapist, I spent over 20 years working in people development across education, housing, employability, and health & social care.

The 8Wise® Method

I developed the 8Wise® Method to provide a structured way to understand and manage life. Rather than focusing on one issue in isolation, it looks at the full picture, how different areas of life interact, and where pressure is building.

8Wise helps you:

Understand the pressures affecting your life
See the bigger picture across key areas
Reduce your overwhelm and mental load
Build effective and sustainable mental capacity
Manage life more wisely, before crisis

This is not about becoming a different person.

It’s about understanding how your life is currently working, and making it more manageable in a way that fits you.

Next Steps

Explore My Services

Learn More About 8Wise®

Contact Me

Take the FREE 8Wise® Assessment

Everything I do is grounded in the 8Wise® Method, giving you a clear, structured way to understand your mental health and wellbeing

Next Steps

Explore My Services

Learn More About 8Wise®

Contact Me

Take the FREE 8Wise® Assessment

Everything I do is grounded in the 8Wise® Method, giving you a clear, structured way to understand your mental health and wellbeing

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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.

8Wise.co.uk

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.