Talk Through What’s on Your Mind
Tell me what you’ve been thinking about or going through. I’ll listen, ask questions and help you look at your situation from different perspectives, so you can gain clarity and feel more confident about what you want to do next.
I’m Emmanuel, the founder of IL Visuals, and I’ll be the person you have your conversation with. Before you book, I want to give you a clear idea of what you can bring to a session, what happens when we talk, and what you can expect from me.
What Can I Bring to a Session?
You can bring something you’ve been thinking about, an experience you’re trying to understand, or a situation you’re finding difficult to navigate. You might be dealing with something that’s affecting you emotionally, going back and forth over a decision, or wanting to talk about something you haven’t had the opportunity to discuss openly.
What Happens During a Session?
I’ll give you the opportunity to talk openly about what’s on your mind. I’ll listen without judgement, ask questions and share observations about patterns and connections in what you tell me, which we can discuss together.
Towards the end, we’ll reflect on what you’ve gained from our conversation and consider what you might want to do next. Where there are practical steps you can take, we’ll work together to identify them. I’ll write these down for you so you have something to refer to afterwards, and I can remind you later if you’d find that helpful.
About Me
I have a PhD and eight years of experience as a qualitative researcher, studying how people understand their experiences and the world around them. Through in-depth interviews and qualitative analyses, I’ve developed the ability to ask thoughtful questions and identify patterns and connections in what people share.
Alongside my research, I have extensive experience in mentoring and pastoral support, helping people through personal difficulties. One of my greatest strengths is empathetic listening. I take people’s feelings and experiences seriously, without judgement or rushing to offer advice, and provide reassurance and encouragement where needed.
I’m also a documentary filmmaker and published poet who uses stories and words to express complex thoughts, feelings and experiences.
What is This Session Not for?
It is not intended to diagnose, treat or provide mental health advice.
Confidentiality
What you share during our conversation will be treated confidentially. I’ll only disclose information with your permission, where I’m legally required to, or where necessary to respond to a serious concern about someone’s safety.
I’ll share the notes I prepare for you during our session and keep my working copy for 24 hours in case you need it again, after which I’ll delete my copy. You can also request to receive your notes by email.
In exceptional circumstances involving serious safety concerns or legal requirements, I may need to keep a separate record of specific, relevant information, including the concern raised and any action I took.
How Others Have Found the Session
Emmanuel’s approach is both very modern and very familiar. Moving seamlessly between work and the personal, abstract and practical, to create broad yet intimate discussions. But always anchored by his insightful observations, active listening and innate kindness.
– Ben
A session with Emmanuel was just what I needed to untangle my mind and overcome the mental blocks that were hindering my execution of an overdue task.
I was particularly grateful for the space for mental exploration that Emmanuel cultivated and carefully curated. The reflections he triggered with thoughtful questions helped me engage more deeply with my thoughts and stay on task without drifting too much. For a mind like mine, I found this to be absolutely invaluable. Again, I am grateful.
I would recommend a session to anyone who needs a defined but free space to explore one question, idea, or concern in depth. More often than not, we have the answers, but the time and space we need to find them often require the help of someone else curious enough to dive deep with you. I think this is what these sessions can do for anyone.
– Godswill
What I appreciated most about my time of reflection with Emmanuel was that it didn’t feel like he was leading me in a particular direction. He asked questions that helped me think more deeply, but also helped me move beyond thinking and reflection into practical action. I left our conversation with clear, personal next steps that I know will move me closer to the goals I’ve set for myself, if I follow through on them.
– Caleb
Emmanuel creates a thoughtful and attentive space for conversation. I found that he listened carefully not only to what I said, but also to what was left unsaid, helping me to notice things I might otherwise have passed over. He also gently held me accountable for the actions I identified, which gave the conversation a real sense of purpose and momentum. I would warmly recommend him to anyone looking for a reflective, supportive conversation that helps them think clearly and move forward.
– Harriet
Emmanuel’s sessions provide a calm, welcoming space to pause and reflect. He listens attentively without judgment and articulates thoughts you may have had no language for. I left feeling clearer and nourished. I highly recommend booking a session.
– lanaire
Emmanuel is a genuinely good listener with an ability to reflect back to you. Our wide ranging discussion was helpful to focus on issues, and his prompts helped me gain a new perspective on issues.
– Megan
Book a Session
Click the link below to choose a time that works for you.
Have any questions? Email Emmanuel at hello@ilvisuals.co.uk.
