The Sacred Psychologist Model

Mind Education for every Generation

The Sacred Psychologist Model

The Model is designed to make psychology, neuroscience, and the workings of the mind clear and accessible. How you choose to apply it, will be unique to you. You are invited to take what resonates with you, at the stage of life you are in, and use it in the way that best supports your wellbeing.

Through one-to-one and small group sessions, I work with you to identify your current strengths and needs, then offer understanding, guidance, and tailored advice based on what I observe.

It is an Education Framework that equips you with the knowledge, language, and tools to:

• Recognise what is happening in your own mind.
• Understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do.
• Experiment with practices that help you reframe, regulate, and rewire.
• Build a personalised toolkit that fits your values, your nervous system, your lifestyle, and your needs.

The Sacred Psychologist model is here to support you in becoming the CEO of your own wellness,  informed, resourced, and empowered to choose change.

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Please read more about the model, the research behind each construct, and the practical applications of every area in my forthcoming book:

The Sacred Psychologist

‘it depends’
Mind Education for Every Generation
Tara Dakin

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About

The Sacred Psychologist.

Why Does the Model Work?

The strength of the Sacred Psychologist model lies in its multi-element approach, grounded in knowledge and research while remaining practical and adaptable.

None of us fully knows what or where the mind is. But by virtue of being human, we have all lived a life. We have all attached , or not attached , and in doing so, developed our brains in response to our biological, social, and environmental experiences. Each of us has a nervous system, with varying levels of understanding about how it works and how it shapes us. We all value something, and we all exist within energy , the physics, frequency, and life force that underpin our existence.

By combining these elements , along with nuance, culture, interpretation, integrity, and personality , the model becomes something deeply personal. Its real effectiveness is found in how you choose to apply it, interpret it, and make meaning from it.

I remain naturally curious and open, always learning, and fully aware that I will get things wrong. The Sacred Psychologist is not about perfection, but about exploration, discovery, and transformation.

Please Note: The Sacred Psychologist is an educational model and therapeutic service, not a medical service. If you feel unwell, vulnerable, or in need of specialist support, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or dial 999 in an emergency.

Safeguarding and duty of care obligations are in place to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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  • Founder

    is a BPS British Psychological Society- Developmental Psychologist, DfE Specialist Teacher, Pilates Mat Instructor and level 3 Coach with over 25 years working in the Education sector.

    I’ve worked with children, young people, families, schools and institutions through times of change and challenge.

    I’m passionate about making mind wellness as mainstream and accessible as physical fitness.

    I believe the mind, body, and environment already hold many of the answers we need. By learning the psychology to interpret their cues and signals, we can begin to understand ourselves more deeply. With the right knowledge and support, this understanding can lead to interventions that are truly transformational for our health and wellbeing.

    My approach is Psychology , health and neuroscience research based .

    When I’m not working, i can be found outdoors , riding my horse or walking , finding the balance and freedom that nature so beautifully offers.

The Sacred Psychologist:

Practical Mind Education , helping everyone understand how their mind works, so they can use this knowledge to support themselves.