Inner Critic Coaching.
Free your voice. Reclaim your confidence.
Make it stand out.
We all have an inner voice that comments on how we look, sound, or perform. Sometimes it whispers doubts, other times it shouts judgments. For many sensitive, creative, or high-achieving individuals, that voice—the inner critic—can become so loud that it overshadows their true expression.
Inner Critic Coaching with Elisa Monti, a performance and trauma-informed coach, offers a compassionate way to quiet that inner dialogue and reconnect with the part of you that knows how to trust, create, and speak freely.
What Happens in Inner Critic Coaching Sessions
Each session is shaped by your needs, but may include:
1. Somatic Awareness and Nervous System Regulation
Elisa helps you notice where the inner critic lives in your body—perhaps a tightening in the chest, a holding in the throat, or a constriction before speaking.
Through gentle somatic practices, you’ll learn how to bring awareness to these sensations and regulate your nervous system, allowing more safety in expression.
2. Parts Exploration and Inner Dialogue Work
Rather than fighting the inner critic, you’ll meet it with curiosity. Elisa guides you in identifying different “parts” of yourself—the critic, the creative, the performer, the protector—and how they interact. This helps you develop an inner conversation rooted in understanding, not judgment.
3. Voicework and Expression Exercises
For those drawn to creative or performance work, Elisa incorporates voice-based techniques that encourage self-expression and release of emotional blocks. You’ll practice using your voice from a place of connection, not control.
4. Reflection and Integration
Every session closes with reflection—connecting what was felt in the body with what was discovered in the mind. Over time, you’ll develop the ability to self-regulate, recognise critical patterns, and access a calmer, more compassionate inner tone.
What Is Inner Critic Coaching?
Inner Critic Coaching is a process of exploring the inner voices that shape how you see yourself. These voices often arise from early experiences of shame, perfectionism, or fear of being seen. They may sound like:
“You’re not good enough.”
“Don’t say that—you’ll sound foolish.”
“You need to try harder or they won’t respect you.”
Instead of silencing these parts, Elisa helps you understand them through a trauma-informed and somatic approach. The goal isn’t to get rid of your inner critic—it’s to listen to what it’s protecting, build compassion toward it, and create space for new, supportive inner dialogue to emerge.
Elisa’s work draws from voice and performance coaching, somatic awareness, and parts work, helping you reconnect with your authentic voice—literally and emotionally.
Why the Inner Critic Becomes So Loud
The inner critic often develops as a survival mechanism. It’s the part of you that learned to stay small to avoid judgment, rejection, or disappointment. For sensitive people, artists, and performers, this voice can be particularly strong, showing up as self-censorship or a fear of being “too much.”
In coaching, Elisa helps you explore:
How perfectionism and overthinking protect you from emotional discomfort.
The connection between your body’s tension and your mental self-criticism.
How nervous system regulation can soften the inner critic’s hold.
This work invites curiosity rather than resistance—seeing the inner critic not as an enemy, but as an outdated protector ready to evolve.
Who Inner Critic Coaching Is For
This coaching is for you if you:
Feel paralysed by perfectionism or self-doubt.
Struggle with creative expression or public speaking.
Constantly replay conversations or performances in your head.
Experience “freeze” responses when under pressure.
Want to feel safer being seen, heard, and present.
Long to reconnect with your authentic, expressive self.
You don’t need to be an artist or performer to benefit—many clients come from academic, corporate, and leadership backgrounds. What connects them is a shared desire to quiet the noise of self-criticism and reconnect to inner safety and flow.
Elisa’s Approach to Inner Critic Coaching
Elisa Monti’s approach is rooted in compassion, body awareness, and the understanding that expression begins with safety. She blends performance training, trauma-informed coaching, and somatic practices to create an experience that’s both grounding and transformative.
A Trauma-Informed Foundation
Your inner critic often speaks the language of survival. Elisa works with this understanding, helping you notice when your body enters protection mode and gently guiding it toward regulation and ease.
Somatic Voicework
As a somatic voice and performance coach, Elisa integrates vocal exercises designed to release emotional tension held in the voice and body. You’ll explore your physical and vocal expression in a way that feels safe and embodied.
Compassionate Curiosity
Rather than forcing change, Elisa invites curiosity—helping you observe your inner critic without fear or resistance. Over time, this practice builds self-trust and internal safety, allowing your natural confidence to re-emerge.
Global, Online Coaching
All sessions are offered online, making them accessible from anywhere in the world. Elisa works with clients globally who are ready to shift from self-criticism to self-connection.
Benefits of Inner Critic Coaching
Inner Critic Coaching supports emotional and creative freedom by helping you:
Reduce perfectionism and overthinking.
Learn to recognise when your mind slips into control mode and gently redirect it toward calm and clarity.Build nervous system awareness.
Develop tools to regulate your body’s stress responses so that expression feels grounded, not forced.Cultivate self-compassion.
Replace judgment with understanding and create an inner dialogue that supports your growth.Reclaim your authentic voice.
Whether through speaking, writing, or performing, find safety in expressing yourself freely.Increase presence and confidence.
Experience greater ease in communication, creativity, and connection with others.
Many clients describe this process as learning to “exhale” after years of inner tension—feeling both softer and stronger in their expression.
What Makes This Coaching Unique
Unlike mindset coaching that focuses solely on thoughts, or performance coaching that targets technique, Elisa bridges both mind and body.
Her work integrates:
Somatic awareness: tuning into how the inner critic shows up physically.
Voice-based exploration: using breath and sound as pathways to emotional release.
Trauma-informed understanding: creating safety before change.
Creative expression: allowing play, curiosity, and self-discovery to replace rigidity.
This multidimensional approach helps you move beyond simply “managing” the inner critic—toward transforming your relationship with it.
Begin Your Inner Critic Coaching Journey
You don’t need to silence your inner critic—you need to meet it with understanding. Through compassionate, body-based coaching, Elisa helps you create space between who you are and the voice that doubts you.
Whether your inner critic shows up in your creative process, relationships, or daily life, this work invites you to come home to yourself—calm, connected, and free to express.
Book a Session
Begin with a free consultation to explore whether Inner Critic Coaching is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Inner Critic Coaching and therapy?
Inner Critic Coaching focuses on personal growth and self-expression rather than clinical treatment. It’s a supportive, future-oriented process that helps you build awareness, regulation, and creative freedom.
Do I need to be a performer or artist?
Not at all. While Elisa’s background includes performance and voicework, her coaching supports anyone who wants to feel safer expressing themselves and quieting self-criticism.
Is this available online?
Yes. All sessions are held online, allowing Elisa to work with clients globally.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on your goals. Some clients notice shifts within a few sessions, while others continue for deeper integration and support.
Will I learn practical tools?
Yes. You’ll gain somatic and self-regulation techniques you can use between sessions to help manage inner criticism and support calm, embodied expression.