
You second-guess yourself when it matters
The idea stays unspoken. The application stays unfinished. You decide you’re not ready before anyone else gets a say.
Register your interestA structured, science-informed course
Dealing With Past Baggage helps you recognise the beliefs, protective responses and emotional patterns operating beneath conscious thought, then begin changing them where they live: in your mind, body and nervous system.
Free to register. No obligation to enrol.

Recognition before change
The choices that shape your life aren’t made by conscious thought alone. Old protective patterns can influence the opportunity you avoid, the boundary you don’t hold and the decision you talk yourself out of.

The idea stays unspoken. The application stays unfinished. You decide you’re not ready before anyone else gets a say.

The insight was real. Six months later, the same reaction, boundary or relationship dynamic is back.

Different people and places keep producing the same familiar feeling.

It shows up in opportunities, relationships, confidence and the way you allow yourself to be treated.

There’s a gap between what you sense in yourself and the life you’re currently living.
What’s actually happening
Early experience, family dynamics and the strategies you developed to feel safe can become automatic patterns. They fire before deliberate thought arrives and influence decisions, relationships and self-talk.
Insight matters, but it often isn’t enough on its own. Lasting change means working with learned beliefs, emotional responses, implicit memory and the nervous system together.

One mapped journey
This isn’t a scattered collection of ideas. Every section builds on the one before it, moving from awareness and understanding into release, rebuilding and sustained practice.
Inside the course
Open each section to see its focus and every chapter included.

You can't resolve what you can't see!
See the patterns that have been operating outside your awareness.

Your mind created mechanisms for protection, not sabotage.
Understand why your mind built these responses for protection.

Emotions don't disappear when ignored; they wait!
Make the emotional, relational and professional cost visible.

You can't set boundaries around a self you haven't reclaimed yet.
Separate your values and identity from what you inherited.

Insight alone can't release what the body is still holding onto.
Work safely with feelings and nervous-system responses.

The brain needs updated meaning, to stop replaying the past.
Test old beliefs and update the meaning attached to the past.

Old patterns weaken when they are no longer reinforced!
Build repeatable habits that support the person you’re becoming.

Change that never leaves the room isn't change yet.
Apply the work in relationships, boundaries and difficult moments.

Maintenance prevents relapse into old coping strategies.
Create a personal practice that helps the change last.
10+ years’ experienceMeet your guide
Personal Development Guide & Course Creator
For years, I was doing all the right things. Working hard. Pushing forward. Ticking boxes. And still feeling stuck, striving without real progress, moving without actually going anywhere.
“We will never rise above the level of the opinion we have of ourselves.”
That insight stopped me in my tracks. I realised the barrier wasn’t outside me. Despite all the effort, I had been holding myself back, running on beliefs and patterns I hadn’t examined, let alone challenged.
That realisation marked a turning point. It led me to confront what had been invisibly shaping my life, do the work, and come out the other side with a very different understanding of what change actually requires.
That’s what this course is built on.
My background spans addictions therapy, counselling, and corporate learning and organisational development, all grounded in behavioural psychology. I’ve seen what shifts things and what doesn’t, and learned that insight alone often isn’t enough.
I created this course to give you what I wish I’d had: a structured, science-informed path for understanding the forces that can hold people back and learning how to respond differently.
Everything included
One payment of £295 gives you the full learning journey and every resource you need to turn understanding into sustained practice.
Clear teaching across all nine sections, arranged in a deliberate step-by-step sequence.
Your private deep-dive companion, with research, theory and space to reflect section by section.
Hands-on exercises and guided activities that move the work from insight into practice.
Hand-picked books, videos, articles, apps and podcasts for exploring the topics that matter most to you.
Return whenever the material becomes relevant again, with future course updates included.
Personal sessions with Racquel can be booked separately for an additional cost after enrolment.
What people say
These testimonials reflect real experiences working directly with Racquel.
Racquel is one of those rare people who can both inspire and challenge you in precisely the right way. She's warm, incredibly insightful, and has a profound understanding of personal development that extends far beyond the surface. If you're looking for development or make a change—whether at work or in your personal life—Racquel will guide you there.
She has a real gift for taking big, sometimes complex ideas and turning them into simple, actionable steps that just make sense. Her sessions are genuinely engaging—full of memorable visuals, stories, and analogies that help everything stick. What really sets Racquel apart is her ability to listen attentively. She asks thoughtful questions and creates a space where you feel both safe and stretched. I never felt like I was being told what to do; it was more like being guided to find my own best way forward, with support throughout the process.
Her approach is grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based tools, but it never feels overly technical. She provided me with practical techniques that we worked on together, and I've noticed a significant difference in both my confidence and how I present myself at work. She's encouraging, but also holds you to account, which, for me, was precisely what I needed. If you're willing to put in the effort, working with Racquel will absolutely deliver results.
I can't recommend her highly enough.
The workshop I attended by Racquel was very interesting and professional and she made it FUN! I had a wonderful time and went home with new insight about myself.
Racquel Phillips coached me on social skills and how to navigate social situations with confidence. I can't recommend her enough for her great ability to understand concerns and come up with a fitting plan to develop skills of others. She is very knowledgeable and professional and always goes above and beyond to help her students. I highly recommend Racquel as a tutor for providing exceptional training and coaching on any area that you are struggling with.
Racquel delivered a series of personal development workshops for our GCSE students. Her warmth and humour created an engaging atmosphere, making the sessions both enjoyable and impactful. The students responded positively to her approach, benefiting greatly from her insights and guidance.
I have attended one of Racquel's workshops and it was delightful!
Racquel is a professional and empathetic facilitator who manages to create a safe and happy space for self exploration and introspection. She uses various techniques to gently guide your own journey. Thank you Racquel!
I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for Racquel as a personal development trainer.
Her unique combination of insight, empathy, and strategic thinking makes her an exceptional guide for anyone seeking meaningful personal or professional growth. Racquel has a rare gift for helping individuals identify their true goals and break through internal barriers that may be holding them back. Her coaching style is both compassionate and empowering—she listens deeply, asks the right questions, and provides actionable guidance tailored to each client's needs. Whether navigating career transitions, building confidence, or clarifying life purpose, Racquel consistently fosters a safe and inspiring environment where transformation can take root.
What sets Racquel apart is her unwavering belief in her clients' potential and her ability to help them see it for themselves. She combines emotional intelligence with practical tools, ensuring that each session leads to tangible progress. I have seen first-hand the impact she has on those she works with—greater clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction.
If you are looking for a coach who is not only skilled and professional but also deeply committed to your growth, Racquel is the person you want by your side.
Racquel was my tutor and would happily recommend her to other members.
She's genuinely kind and patient, the sort of person who makes you feel at ease straight away. Racquel has a knack for spotting when you're struggling with confidence and knows how to help you work through it. She helped me get past some real mental blocks I had about my own abilities. I came to her dealing with imposter syndrome and those nagging thoughts that I wasn't good enough, and she really helped me see things differently. It wasn't just about the chapters, she helped me believe in myself again.
Racquel is reliable and always turns up ready to help. What I appreciated most was that she genuinely cared about my progress, not just ticking boxes. You can tell she's in this because she wants to help people succeed. I'd recommend Racquel to anyone who needs someone patient and encouraging in their corner.
Launching September 2026
Register your interest and we’ll send the launch details straight to your inbox. There’s no payment today and no obligation to enrol.
Our guarantee
This work asks a lot of courage from you, so we don’t ask you to take a risk on it too. If Dealing With Past Baggage isn’t right for you, request a full refund within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked.
The 30-day money-back guarantee is in addition to your statutory consumer rights. Full conditions will be set out in the Refund Policy when enrolment opens.
Questions, answered
Everything you may want to know before deciding whether the course feels right for you.
Therapy is a one-to-one relationship with a trained professional, often exploring material in real time with guidance. This course is a structured self-study programme, you work through the content at your own pace, on your own terms. It's grounded in the same evidence-based frameworks used in therapeutic practice, but it's designed for independent learning. It's not a replacement for therapy if you need professional support, but many people find it works powerfully alongside it, or as a way to continue and embed the work they've already done.
Because much of self-help stops at insight: understanding your patterns and identifying your beliefs. This course helps you turn insight into practice by working with thoughts, emotions, body responses, and repeatable behaviour change. It draws on recognised psychological frameworks rather than motivational promises.
Good, skepticism is a healthy response, and this course was built for it. It's not affirmations or wishful thinking. It's grounded in the same evidence-based frameworks used in clinical practice: Schema Therapy, CBT, Attachment Theory, Somatic Experiencing. You won't be asked to take anything on faith, you'll be shown the mechanism, then given a structured way to work with it. What you get out of it depends on the work you put in, but the framework itself isn't in question.
None. Everything is explained in plain language. The course is science-informed but not academic, so you don't need a degree to follow it or use it.
There's no set answer, and that's by design. This is deep, personal work, so it moves at a different pace for everyone, depending on your circumstances and what surfaces as you go. Some people move through steadily over a few months; others take considerably longer, lingering on the sections that ask more of them and returning when the timing's right. There's no time limit and no deadline, and you keep lifetime access, so the only right pace is the one your own process needs.
The course is designed with trauma sensitivity throughout, it moves carefully, paces emotional work, and prioritises safety. However, if you're currently experiencing symptoms of PTSD or complex trauma, or if you're in an acute mental health episode, please work with a qualified professional first. This course is not a clinical intervention.
Yes. If you'd like extra support, personal 1-1 sessions with Racquel are available to book separately for an additional cost. Once you're enrolled, you'll find full booking details inside the course.
Dealing With Past Baggage launches at the beginning of September 2026. Register your interest and we'll let you know as soon as enrolment opens.
Yes. Once enrolment opens, you'll receive access to the course platform immediately after purchase.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If Dealing With Past Baggage isn't right for you, request a full refund within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked.
Lifetime. Once you're in, you're in. Come back whenever the material is relevant, which, for most people, is more than once.
Important information
This course is not a substitute for therapy, counselling, or medical treatment. If you are in crisis, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or have serious mental health concerns, please seek professional help immediately.
Some topics in this course will produce strong emotions. This is normal and part of the healing process. You have the option to take breaks, pause chapters, and work through the material at your own pace. If you find yourself overwhelmed, you may pause the course and return when you're ready. Consider having support systems in place, trusted friends, family, or a therapist, as you work through this material.
This course is for self-development and personal growth. It is not medical advice, and individuals should consult a healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.