Andrea Sumner

For most of my adult life, I believed I knew exactly how my future would look.

Hi, I'm Andrea

I was married for 24 years. Together, my husband and I raised four children and built a life through all the ordinary challenges of family, finances and busy schedules. We’d made it through the hard years, or so I thought. We talked about the next chapter even about buying a campervan. I believed we were forever.

When my marriage ended, it came as a profound shock.

Alongside the grief of losing a relationship, I faced something I hadn’t expected: learning how to be Andrea again. For years, my identity had been wrapped up in being a wife, a mother and part of a partnership. Suddenly I was navigating life as a single woman, rebuilding my confidence and trying to work out what I actually wanted for my future.

At the same time, I found myself entering the dating world for the first time in decades. If you’ve ever been in that position, you’ll know how vulnerable it can feel. Part of me was hopeful about finding love again. Another part was cautious and protective — I didn’t want to be hurt in the same way twice, and I became acutely aware of how little I’d really understood about relationship dynamics when I was younger.

I started asking the questions so many women ask themselves:

  • How do I know if someone is right for me?
  • What warning signs should I be paying attention to?
  • What does a healthy relationship actually look like?
  • How do I learn to trust my own judgement again?

Looking back, I can see red flags I didn’t recognise at the time not because I ignored them, but because I simply didn’t have the awareness I have now. That realisation became the starting point for a much deeper journey into understanding relationships, boundaries, self-worth and what healthy connection really looks like.

”I believe that when women understand relationship dynamics, trust themselves and recognise their own worth, they’re better equipped to build relationships founded on respect, honesty, safety and mutual care.

Why I do this work

What I discovered along the way is that I’m far from alone. So many women carry the same questions. Some are questioning a current relationship. Some are recovering from a painful breakup or divorce. Others are stepping back into dating and trying not to repeat old patterns. Many feel confused, uncertain and disconnected from their own instincts.

This is why I do the work I do.

I help women understand what healthy relationships look and feel like, so they can make confident, informed choices about their future. I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space to gain clarity, rebuild self-trust and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.

My goal is never to tell anyone what they should do. My role is to help women reconnect with their own wisdom, recognise both red flags and green flags, and feel empowered to make decisions that align with their values, needs and future happiness.

Through both professional training and lived experience, I understand how confusing relationships can be, and how hard it is to trust yourself again after disappointment, heartbreak or years of putting everyone else first. I also know that clarity is possible. With understanding comes confidence. With confidence comes choice. And with choice comes the chance to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships going forward.

Many women leave not only with greater clarity, but with friendships and connections that continue long after the programme has finished.

Professional Background

Alongside my own lived experience, I’ve invested in the knowledge and skills needed to support women safely, sensitively and informedly.

I am a qualified Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, with a particular interest in helping women understand relationship dynamics, rebuild self-confidence and develop greater emotional resilience.

My professional development includes specialist training in unhealthy and controlling relationship behaviours, including completion of the Freedom Programme. This has deepened my understanding of how emotional abuse, coercive control and unhealthy relationship patterns affect a person’s confidence, decision-making and sense of self.

I’ve also volunteered with Women’s Aid, supporting women through difficult and challenging relationship circumstances. That work has shown me, first-hand, just how much courage it takes to question a relationship, ask for support and begin rebuilding a life that feels safe, healthy and authentic.

My Approach

My approach combines professional knowledge with genuine empathy and understanding. Every woman’s story is unique, and I believe support should never come with judgement or instructions on what someone should do.

Instead, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences, gain clarity, strengthen self-trust and build a deeper understanding of what healthy relationships look and feel like.

My Values

  • Clarity — helping women understand their experiences so they can make informed decisions with confidence.
  • Compassion — creating a safe, supportive environment free from judgement or shame.
  • Empowerment — supporting women to reconnect with their own strengths, intuition and decision-making.
  • Respect — recognising that every woman has the right to be heard, valued and treated with dignity.
  • Growth — encouraging self-awareness, learning and positive change for healthier relationships ahead.

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