Ivo Paas · Awareness coaching
High sensitivity — space for your experience.
A busy day may stay with you long after it ends. You replay a conversation, notice tension or long for quiet. If you recognise yourself in high sensitivity or HSP, we can explore what that means to you.
Your experience
Words for your experience
High sensitivity is often used to describe noticing and experiencing impressions strongly. HSP stands for highly sensitive person. The description may help you recognise experiences; you do not have to fit a label. We begin with what you notice.
People who describe themselves as highly sensitive do not all experience the same things. Thinking a lot or struggling to unwind does not, by itself, explain why this happens. Our conversation does not need to assign a label.

Your experience
When a lot comes in
After a day of noise, conversations and appointments, even a small request may feel like too much. We can look at moments when you feel overwhelmed and the signals you notice beforehand.
What do you notice in your body? When do you need a break, fewer commitments or connection? We explore your experience without deciding in advance what should work for you.
Your experience
Noticing and expressing boundaries
You agree to a request, then realise you wanted to say no. Or you already know it is too much but do not want to disappoint someone. Expressing a boundary can begin with taking your own needs seriously.
We can explore a specific situation: what happened, what did you feel and what did you want to say? From there, you can choose a small step, such as asking for time before answering.
Your experience
Overthinking and adapting to others
Perhaps you replay conversations and wonder what the other person thought. While trying to get things right for everyone, your own needs can slip into the background.
I listen and ask questions. Together, we explore expectations, habits and what you might like to try differently.
Your experience
Awareness coaching as self-exploration
You do not have to make your sensitivity disappear to be welcome. Awareness coaching offers time to explore what you think, feel and need. You choose the pace and what to share.
This is personal coaching, not diagnosis or medical or psychological treatment. I do not promise to remove overwhelm. We explore choices that feel appropriate and manageable in daily life.
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Space for your question
My coaching is open to a broad range of people. You are welcome to explore what matters to you.
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