We are The Antidote to mental health challenges — we provide unique, practical coaching, a powerful alternative to counselling for real-life support.

⭐ How Our Mental Health Coaching Works

At The Antidote, progress means action — not just talk. We don’t simply discuss problems; we work with you to solve them.

Our coaching is co-led by both Neil and Beth — combining Neil’s calm, conversational approach with Beth’s structured, goal-focused coaching. Together, we bring the perfect balance of empathy and action to every session.

While traditional counselling often focuses on reflection, our mental health coaching turns insight into action — helping you make visible progress every week.

Our sessions are interactive, practical, and designed to give you clear takeaways every time. You’ll leave each session with tools, insight, and confidence you can use straight away in daily life.

✨ One to One Coaching

Personalised coaching for real-life challenges.

Our one-to-one coaching offers tailored mental health support that helps you move from stuck to strong — in person in Oxford and London or online from anywhere.

Our coaching is co-led by both Neil and Beth — combining Neil’s calm, conversational approach with Beth’s structured, goal-focused coaching. Together, we bring the perfect balance of empathy and action to every session.

Each session is structured, compassionate, and goal-focused, combining real-world experience with proven techniques for transformation.

We specialise in:

• Anxiety (including social anxiety and confidence)

• Depression and low mood (including motivation and self esteem)

• Grief and loss

• Relationship or family difficulties

• Parenting challenges

💫 Group Coaching Programmes

Build confidence, connection, and calm — together.

Our group coaching is a unique and practical alternative to traditional counselling or therapy — helping you overcome social anxiety and build authentic confidence in real time, together with others, while forming lasting connections.

Available in person in Oxford and London, and online, each group runs for 6 weeks with 2 hour weekly sessions and an optional WhatsApp chat to stay connected between meetings.

🌟 What We’ll Work On Together

🧠 Understanding the Mind — explore how thoughts and habits shape your emotions, and learn to reframe unhelpful patterns.

💭 Quieting Overthinking — practical tools to calm racing thoughts and reduce self-doubt.

💬 Communication & Language Skills — express yourself clearly and confidently through words, tone, and body language.

💖 Building Self-Love & Real Confidence — develop inner strength and self-respect that lasts.

🤝 Connection & Friendship Building — practise forming genuine social bonds in a safe, supportive space.

🧘 Mindfulness & Reset Techniques — simple grounding tools to reduce anxiety and calm the nervous system.

👥 Structured Group Programme — guided exercises and confidence-building challenges as part of our proven mental health support programme.

☀️ Real-World Practice — for in-person groups, the final week includes a local trip out to practise your new skills in everyday life.

📱 WhatsApp Support Between Sessions — each group has an optional chat for ongoing support and encouragement.

⭐ Why Choose The Antidote

We’re not counsellors behind a clipboard — we’re coaches with heart, experience, and results. Our mission is simple: to make mental health support accessible, practical, and personal.

Whether one-to-one or in a group, every session provides structure, tools, and accountability — helping you make real, lasting progress.

We’re also a group mental health support programme for social anxiety — built on lived experience, empathy, and real-world results. 

Our coaching is co-led by both Neil and Beth. Together, we bring the perfect balance of knowledge, empathy, action and resolution to every session.

✅ Real-life tools — We focus on techniques that work in your day-to-day life, not just in the session.

✅ Action and accountability — You’ll have goals, guidance, and check-ins to keep you motivated and track real progress.

✅ Blending lived experience and professional insight — We combine coaching expertise with personal experience of overcoming many of the same challenges you face.

✅ Connection over clinical — We’re approachable, human, and authentic. Our sessions are about understanding and resolution, not judgement.

✨ Why The Antidote Group Coaching Support Programme Stands Out

✅Group Coaching Works  — Group coaching is a powerful tool for overcoming social anxiety and building real, lasting confidence. Instead of facing your challenges alone, you’ll be surrounded by people who get it and are working through similar struggles. You’ll not only practice forming real friendships in a safe, supportive environment — you’ll also experience the incredible boost that comes from helping others grow which will strengthen your own confidence, empathy, and communication skills. 

✅We Focus on Action, Not Just Talk — It’s not about sitting in a circle describing problems. Every session includes real exercises, challenges, and reflective tools that create measurable progress.

✅Structured, Proven Programme — Our coaching follows a clear framework — blending lived experience with professional training for lasting, real-world results.

✅Two Coaches, Double the Insight — Neil and Beth bring complementary strengths and decades of life experience — offering balance, empathy, and perspective in every session.

✅Connection and Community — In our groups, you’ll build confidence alongside others — practising real-world social skills while forming genuine friendships. Each group includes an optional WhatsApp chat for continued connection, encouragement, and support between sessions.

✅Real-World Application — For in-person groups, the final week includes a trip out — an empowering opportunity to practise your new skills in the real world.

✅Better Than a One-Off Course — Unlike short courses that end after a single session, The Antidote’s six-week journey gives you the space, structure, and support to make lasting change.