Clarity for the High Pressure Career
Personal & practical
By bridging my background in the Big Tech ecosystem with psychotherapy, I help individuals move from survival mode toward grounded confidence.
Together, we navigate the complex systems, both professional and personal, that shape us. By identifying the 'technical debt' of outdated coping mechanisms, we clear the fog of overwhelm to build a resilience blueprint rooted in internal stability.
From Survival Mode to Sustainable Leadership
The grit of the tech industry is a double-edged sword. We are taught that success & productivity require relentless output and an 'always-on' presence. But this is a trap. Eventually, the friction of constant hustle leads to a thinning of the roots. You find yourself hitting milestones while feeling increasingly hollow, navigating a high-pressure career with a depleted internal battery. It is normal to feel adrift in this landscape. You are a high-achiever, yet you feel a quiet loss of control over your own peace and purpose.
Thriving on paper but struggling in between?
You don't feel in control of your mental architecture
The boundary between "work" and "self" has dissolved.
Living in survival mode has become your default
You are operating from adrenaline rather than clarity.
The imposter gap feels wider than ever
You are privately managing self-doubt, exhaustion and fatigue.
You lack a blueprint for sustainable growth
You know how to scale a product or a team, but you don't know how to scale your own wellbeing.
You fear this is as good as it gets
And wonder why you can't be content with all you have achieved.
From Root to Rise
I offer a different path - one that integrates my clinical psychotherapy expertise with my years within the Big Tech ecosystem. I help you move beyond the high-friction "grit" to a state of "grace": where leadership is grounded, clarity is restored, and growth is sustainable.
We don't just manage your symptoms; we examine the roots. We look at the systemic influences of your history, your environment, and build the internal stability required to lead with conviction, not just endurance.
I've been in your shoes
From Google to Grace
I’m Edel Grogan. I built a successful career in the tech industry, navigating the high-pressure environment of Big Tech while juggling the demands of motherhood. I was thriving on paper, while privately navigating burnout. At the time, I didn't realise how much my own history and deeply ingrained coping mechanisms were shaping my exhaustion. I was using grit to solve a problem that required grace. I’ve been in your shoes, and I understand the silent weight of trying to "have it all" while losing yourself. This lived experience is why I pivoted from the corporate world to the clinical one. I have dedicated the past five years to the intensive study of psychotherapy and specialist research into the mechanics of burnout. I wanted to understand the things I wish I had known then: how our past influences our present, and how we can build a foundation that doesn't crumble under pressure. Today, I combine my "insider" tech perspective with clinical expertise to help leaders move from survival mode to sustainable conviction. There is a different way to rise. I would like to show you what I’ve learned.
You might be wondering
“Having Edel by my side during my presidential nomination was more than luck. It was a blessing. Edel brought clarity and focus to everything we did. Her calming nature and wisdom gave me the strength to stay true to my message and values throughout my presidential campaign and this is something I will carry forward in my work.”
Lorna
“When I first came to Edel, I was a burnt-out, lost, full-time working mother of two. Therapy with her has been truly transformative. Edel’s compassionate, non-judgmental presence made it safe to explore parts of myself I’d never touched before. Through her guidance, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of who I am and the tools to navigate life with clarity and confidence. I’ll be forever grateful for the change she’s brought to my life.”
Tara
Branches of The Grace Tree
Individuals
From burnout to grounded leadership. I provide 1:1 therapy helping you navigate the psychological demands of high-growth environments. Restore your clarity. Lead with conviction.
Workshops & Events
Move beyond surface-level wellness perks. I help high-growth organisations build psychological safety and prevent burnout through evidence based workshops & storytelling.
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