Finance Education & Training
So that money feels like a force for good in your business, not a source of stress
This isn’t your standard financial education
What this is
The longer higher-level financial education stays feeling like a corporate training day or 200 bullet points on a whiteboard, the longer it can be gatekept. That’s why my accessible, practical, trauma-informed and neurodivergence-friendly approach meets you wherever you’re at, so you can put your money to work as soon as possible!
Live, interactive workshops
Full of exercises, examples, and “Now I get it!” moments
Self-paced programmes
So you can learn at your own pace
Tools and templates
To help you hit the ground running with your numbers
Who's it for
Whether you’re in a suit or sweatpants, this training is for you
- Founders, freelancers, and creatives who’ve been winging it with their finances and know it’s time to level up
- C-suite leaders without a finance background, who need to join the money conversation with confidence
- Not-for-profit directors and trustees, who want to maximise and resource their impact
- And everyone who’s sick of money feeling like a closed club they’re not invited to
Pricing Guide
I have a growing library of free and accessibly priced resources available on the website - keep an eye on the resources section.
I also deliver workshops and training to organisations and communities, tailored to what you need. Sessions typically start from £500 + VAT dependant on scope, length, and audience. I also offer some grass roots sessions for free as part of our CSR. Get in touch to explore your specific needs.
How it works
The practical
Budgets, pricing, cashflow: these are the practical tips, tools and techniques that will help you keep on top of your money.
The personal
Mindset, emotions, the stories you’ve inherited about money: for too long, we’ve been told that these are separate from finances, but they’re very much part and parcel.
The political
Systems, power, access: money is inherently political, so let’s learn how to use it to make the world a better place.
Always:
- Accessible language without dumbing down
- Examples that feel like your world, not an MBA case study
- Trauma-informed and neurodivergent-friendly spaces
- A mix of practical action steps and space to explore the “why” behind the numbers
The results
Untangle the numbers, the feelings, and the systems from the data, so that you know exactly what’s going on with your finances at all times
See where your money is fuelling your mission, and where it’s leaking away
Feel resourced by your financial systems rather than restricted so:
- You actually understand your numbers — and what to do with them
- You stop avoiding financial conversations (even the awkward ones)
- You see where your money is fuelling your mission - and where it’s quietly leaking away
- You feel resourced, not restricted, by your financial systems
Why this is different
Where we’ll iron out your numbers, not you
Much more than just maths and models, finance is culture, power, history, and human behaviour, with very real implications. That’s why this training isn’t about turning you into an accountant. It’s about giving you the tools, language, and perspective to make your money your ally, so your work can go further, last longer, and matter more.
To do this, we make room for the mess, the hyper-focus, the burnout, the hormonal swings, the “I hate spreadsheets” energy, and work with it, not against it.
FAQs
What does trauma-informed mean in your work?
What does trauma-informed mean in your work?
Trauma-informed is a phrase that gets used a lot, so it's worth being clear about what it means here.
I'm a certified Trauma of Money™ Practitioner — a body of work developed by Chantel Chapman that brings together neuroscience, somatic practice, attachment theory, and systemic awareness as it applies to money.
Why this matters:
Money is treated, almost everywhere, as something logical — a head thing, a maths thing, something you should just figure out. But it isn't. Money lives in your body, your nervous system, your relationships, your inheritances, your sense of safety. It makes you feel something. When that gets acknowledged honestly — not bypassed, not minimised — everything starts to shift.
I also don't follow the unspoken rules of how this kind of work is "supposed" to look — back-to-back meetings, pushing through, ignoring how your body feels, performing productivity, putting capitalism's norms ahead of what's right for you. We work how you work best. That's the whole point.
What it looks like in practice:
- Recognising the nervous system in the room — if you go quiet, get overwhelmed, dissociate, freeze, or get activated, we slow down. The pace of the work matches what your system can hold.
- Autonomy and choice at every step — you're in the driver's seat. You decide what we look at, what we don't, the pace, and when to pause or change direction.
- Set up however lets you show up — under a blanket, walking around, fidgeting, doing something with your hands, camera off, lying on the floor — whatever lets you be present and regulated. Pause whenever you need to. There's no one right way to be in a session.
- Exercises designed with this in mind — any reflection prompts, journaling, or work between sessions is set up to support you, not perform you. Engage with what helps, skip what doesn't, adapt as you need.
- Using language carefully — avoiding shame, blame, or pressure. Naming things honestly, but without making you feel small for what you're carrying.
- Holding the systemic alongside the personal — money issues sit inside systems (capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy, ableism, classism, family inheritance, gender, race). I won't pretend they don't.
- Not pushing past the feelings — emotions get held, not bypassed. We don't pretend you're fine, and we don't try to push past discomfort to get to the spreadsheet.
What this isn't:
I'm not a therapist or counsellor. Trauma-informed is not the same as trauma treatment. I'm not training or qualified to treat trauma directly, and this isn't a clinical or therapeutic setting. If significant trauma comes up that needs more space than this work can hold, you'll need someone trained in that work — and it's worth thinking about what other support you have around you (therapist, somatic practitioner, etc.) before or alongside.
What I do bring is finance work that doesn't ignore the nervous system, the feelings, or the systems money sits inside.
What locations do you cover?
The work is remote-first. I work with clients across the UK and beyond, using video calls for meetings and async tools (email, Slack, WhatsApp, voice notes, Loom recordings etc) in between.
Worth baring in mind, that for accountancy services through Mini CFO® — clients need to be UK-based, as this involve UK statutory filings, HMRC, and Companies House compliance. Everything else — fractional CFO leadership, consultancy, projects, financial strategy, modelling, coaching, mentoring, and education — has few geographical limits.
Where is BTLF actually based?
Rural Somerset, in the South West of England — about two hours outside of London. My regular office is in a re-wilded off-grid meadow, overlooking ancient woodland.
How do we explore this further?
Simply book a call. We'll talk through your situation — goals, current challenges, and opportunities — and explore what kind of support would make all the difference. If it feels like a fit, I'll draft a proposal that we refine together, so it fits for your reality and preferences.
Client testimonials
Check out these sparkling reviews!
The session was really varied and covered a lot more than I was expecting. It was great to talk through my existing revenue streams, and how to make them work harder, and help me get a better work-life balance.
What I found particularly helpful was the way that Harriet reframed my existing product and service offerings and how I can create more opportunities from them, as well as simplifying the idea of doing online workshops, which I had been overthinking.
The consultation exceeded my expectations! I feel much more confident in managing my finances after working with Harriet. I thought her prompt follow-up and detailed notes from our session were really comprehensive and helpful. I really like all the additional support and tools that she offers as well.
Helen Ridley
Illustrator and Artist
Before starting the course, I rated my financial mindset as 3 out of 10 - I was feeling disillusioned and confused. After completing the course, I rated my mindset 10 out of 10 - completely confident and aligned. The course very much exceeded my expectations.
What I hoped to gain was a change of mindset in how I can manage my money and confidence around my earning and money in general. I really enjoyed the journaling and reflections.
The Brilliant Budget is incredible! I loved putting in my figures and getting an idea on breakup revenue and predicted chances in my life. It allowed me to focus on my 5-year goals and how I can achieve them.
Since finishing the course I have been reviewing all my product pricing and also sending out updated pricing sheets to my clients so that I am now being paid for my time properly. I feel much more confident with my business finances and money mindset after taking part in the course.
Tina Somers
Founder of Dapple Pop Studio
Harriet's approach is brilliant - she really takes time with me to help me break everything down and see things from a different perspective. Having her expertise, and seeing how everything adds up on a spreadsheet is really useful.
Harriet takes her time to listen to me and help me break everything down in ways that I hadn't thought about. Not only does Harriet help with my finances, but it also gives me more confidence in my services and offering.
Working with Harriet has made me feel much more confident in managing my finances. Her time has been invaluable.
Rhodd Hughes
Personal Trainer and Physiotherapist
I really liked how Harriet got me to think about the business and my rates in a different way to usual - thinking about considering everything I do in my business, not just the illustration.
What I found particularly helpful was switching how I see my wedding stationery package from just an illustration service to more of a visual identity and consultation service. Harriet helped me to see that what I offer is more than just doing illustration and therefore I need to price and value accordingly.
Harriet gave me some great insight into ways of looking at things I hadn't thought of, as well as lots of practical advice which I would not have done without speaking to her. I've thought about our session lots since and have formulated a new plan going forward with my pricing!
Sarah Dowling
Artist and Illustrator
Nobody in my family or friendship circle is self-employed so I've been guessing my way through self-employed finances up until now, but an hour with Harriet has massively increased my confidence. I could use the session to ask all the niggling questions I've had in the back of my mind for so long.
The consultation exceeded my expectations. Harriet was so knowledgeable and has a skill for breaking down the most complicated aspects of self-employed finances into easy to understand chunks. Everything was well thought out, from having me complete a form before the session so she had a good grasp of my business before we spoke, to a detailed summary of our discussion written down and sent through to me within a few hours of our meeting. I appreciated the PDF summarising everything we spoke about—it meant I didn't have to worry about taking notes or losing anything within our discussion, and it's great to now have a set of clear actions to take forward.
Sioned Young
Founder of Mwydro
Schedule a complimentary call with Harriet today
Harriet offers a no pressure chat, to get to know each other, delve into your business, discuss any current challenges you’re facing, and explore your goals and aspirations.
These calls are ideal whether you already have a clear idea of your needs or want to scope it out together and get a taster of my style. I’m excited to connect with you and learn more about your journey!
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