You could be one bold move from the success you dream of.

Let's unlock your psychological power, so that you can take bold moves and play bigger.

Psychologist-led coaching & masterclasses for female founders & leaders who want to lead with courage, clarity & confidence.

Do you find that self-doubt, "imposter syndrome", limiting beliefs or anxiety are holding you back from making bold moves?

Are your thoughts and emotions stopping you from realising your potential, growing your business and/or progressing your career?

Self-doubt isn’t just personal, it’s deeply rooted in cultural messages that have taught women to play small and doubt their worth.

We can help you break through the psychological barriers that are holding you back, so that you can gain courage, clarify and confidence and step into your boldest self.

You were born to be bold and we want to help you have the success you dream of.

"I am so grateful to Rachel for all the help she's given me, my life is transformed."

I'm Dr Rachel Lee and I'm a consultant clinical psychologist with over 20 years' experience of helping people unlock their potential, overcome difficult thoughts and experiences and navigate life's challenges.


I'm also a founder and know how it feels to manage the ups and downs of running and growing a business.


I've delivered thousands of hours of therapy and have helped executives, leaders, founders and business owners overcome a range of psychological barriers, become more assertive, find their purpose, have better work-lfe balance and lead with confidence.


Running a business, or leading a team, involves taking risks, making difficult decisions, tolerating uncertainty, bouncing back from failures and having challenging conversations. It's not easy.


I've founded Born to be Bold to give mission-led female founders and leaders like you gain the psychological insights and tools you need to be more courageous, reach your potential and make a difference in the world.

""Rachel listened to me and skilfully questioned me to help me realise the things I could let go and the things I needed to actively address. Perhaps the biggest impact that Rachel had was in giving me strategies to be more assertive."


Breaking through your psychological barriers and unlocking your psychological power will help you:

💫 Gain more clarity about your decisions

💫 Take bold moves

💫 Develop a deeper confidence in yourself.


Imagine what you would do if you could let go of self-doubt and be bolder.

Born to be Bold offers masterclasses and coaching, based on the latest psychological science.


About me

I have specialist training in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desenisitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and also ADHD assessment.


My coaching and masterclasses draw on over two decades of clinical experience, plus my own insights from a range of leadership roles, including being an Associate Non-Executive Director in the NHS.


I am an accredited EMDR consultant and I'm excited to offer EMDR-informed coaching.


EMDR is a powerful way of addressing psychological blocks to success and works at a deeper level than traditional coaching methods.


Book a call if you would like to know more about working with me.




Female founders and leaders face specific challenges.

I know from my clinical experience, personal experiences and from working with leaders and founders, that many women:

  • Struggle with self-doubt, "imposter syndrome", and perfectionism.
  • Have faced upsetting life experiences that impact on their confidence.
  • Internalise societal expectations about how women should behave.
  • Overwork or set excessively high standards to cope with insecurity.
  • Find it difficult to say no or break unhelpful habits.
  • Avoid anxiety-inducing opportunities or situations.
  • Prioritise being liked over pursuing personal goals.
  • Experience emotional and cognitive challenges during perimenopause or menopause.
  • Feel lost during life transitions, such as children leaving home.
  • Balance running a business with a demanding personal life and caring responsibilites.


The Born to be Bold masterclasses and coaching programmes have been designed with these experiences in mind.

"I feel that I have re-gained my previous life in terms of my confidence, energy, motivation and joy in day to day things. It's simply amazing. Rachel's approach is transparent, interactive and above all friendly and reassuring."

I can help you unlock your psychological power in three ways:

"I could not have hoped for a more positive experience! Rachel was so kind and patient with me, and I will be forever grateful for her help. I was pleasantly surprised to make such quick and effective progress."


Testimonials on this page are from Dr Rachel Lee's clients.

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