Mental coaching for lawyers
We are a specialist mental coaching practice dedicated to supporting legal professionals.
We empower legal industry to create environments where employees can openly address their mental wellbeing and receive genuine support.
Join us in our mission to transform mental wellbeing from something to manage into the ultimate source of strength.
95%
1-1 clients report increased confidence, resilience and motivation
90%
Retention rates in 2024
for a law firm coaching client
85%
First-year associate retention
Hi, I am Anastasia
I am the Founder of Mental Gym. I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from Leiden University, the Netherlands. I am also a published psychologist specializing in workplace wellbeing and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom.
I work closely with lawyers, helping them navigate the unique pressures, stress, and emotional challenges inherent in legal practice.
My commitment to mental health in the legal sector is both professional and personal. My partner and brother-in-law are both practising lawyers, which has given me firsthand insight into the culture of the profession and the often-hidden struggles that legal professionals face. This understanding has inspired me to dedicate my career to supporting this community.
Top athletes have coaches. So do top lawyers.
Here is what out clients say about us
Rosa Magistri, Head of Legal and Compliance
Anastasia has a remarkable ability to sense what lies beneath the
surface, gently guiding you to reframe challenges as strengths
rather than obstacles.
Claudia Jung, Attorney-at-Law
Anastasia has a rare ability to ask the right questions, listen with
empathy, and create a space where you instantly feel heard and
understood.
Joost van Dijk, Partner
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Anastasia Volkova as the
visionary founder of The Mental Gym, and I can confidently say
she is one of the most inspiring, driven, and impactful consultant I
have come across in this arena.
Recent clients include
Here are some of our clients
Live your best life
If you answered YES to any of the below
then you’re in the right place.
- Are you experiencing compassion fatigue from constantly supporting others?
- Do you feel numb or detached, even when you want to care?
- Do you find it hard to switch off, even when you're not working?
- Are you experiencing physical symptoms like headaches, insomnia, or exhaustion?
- Do you feel cynical or hopeless about the work you once found meaningful?
- Are you isolating yourself from colleagues, friends, or family?
- Do you feel anxious or on edge most of the time?
- Are you questioning whether you can continue in this work?
- Do you worry that caring deeply has left you depleted?
- Are you neglecting your own needs while prioritizing everyone else's?
- Do you feel like you're running on empty with nothing left to give?
- Are you experiencing burnout but feel guilty about stepping back?
Thrive personally. Thrive professionally.
- Feel in control and confident again with Anxiety, Burnout and Trauma coaching
- Get vicarious trauma support
- Strengthen and sustain your resilience
There's a cost to ignoring your mental health.
What happens when you don't prioritise your mental health?
- Stress – Constant work pressure can lead to anxiety, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence.
- Burnout – The strain of balancing your role can drain your energy, impacting both performance and well-being.
- Compassion Fatigue – Giving too much of yourself can leave you feeling emotionally numb and disconnected from others.
- Vicarious Trauma – Constant exposure to others’ pain can make you feel like you’ve experienced it too, shifting your worldview and sense of safety.
Get in touch
Anastasia@mentalgym.life
If you’re seeking life- and career-changing transformation Mental Gym will help you make it happen.