Private Mentoring For Mums -

Motherhood (and life) can feel hard… but it doesn’t have to.

I offer private mentoring for mums at all stages of motherhood – whether you’re newly postpartum, deep in the chaos of early years, or years in and quietly wondering “Is this it?”

This is for mums who want to feel happy again.

Confident again.

And more like themselves – not a burnt out version running on guilt and survival mode.

Because motherhood shouldn’t feel like something you just get through.

It should feel like something you live and enjoy.

And it absolutely can be.

Maybe this is where you are right now…

You’re doing your best, but it never feels like enough.

You care deeply about your children, yet you feel disconnected from who you used to be.

You want to be a calm, present mum… but you’re exhausted, emotional, and stretched thin.

You feel guilty for wanting time and space for yourself.

You wonder how other mums seem to manage it all.

And sometimes you quietly ask yourself:

“What happened to me?”

You don’t want to just survive motherhood.

You want to enjoy it fully – while also feeling like you.

You don’t need fixing – you need space.

Motherhood is beautiful.

But it’s also intense, emotional, and full of pressure.

So many mums (including me once) carry guilt, stress, and self doubt like it’s just part of the job.

But it doesn’t have to be.

With the right support, motherhood can feel lighter, calmer, and much more fulfilling.

And that’s what I help you create.

Hi, I’m Ivana!

I’m the founder of Mumsjourney, author of Motherhood – The Unspoken, and an award-winning mentor.

But before any of that, I’m a mum who once felt completely lost in motherhood.

After giving birth to my twins in 2016, I experienced severe postnatal (postpartum) depression.

It was the worst time of my life.

I struggled silently for almost a year… I was smiling on the outside while falling apart on the inside.

But through that journey, I learned something powerful:

Motherhood doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t be) filled with stress, exhaustion, and sacrificing your life.

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It should be an extension of your life, not the core of it.

Today, I help mums move out of survival mode and into becoming the mums of their dreams.

Not the mum your mum, sister, cousin, neighbour, uncle, or doctor want you to be…

The mum you want to be.

Through our mentoring, you will become a mum who…

❤️ feels calmer instead of constantly overwhelmed
❤️ trusts herself and her parenting decisions
❤️ stops drowning in guilt and self doubt
❤️ makes herself a priority
❤️ worries less about what other people think
❤️ has more time and energy for herself
❤️ enjoys motherhood instead of just surviving it

Not someday.

Now.

Your investment

Single session: £49

A deep-dive into your current situation.

Perfect for mums who need support with one specific problem “only”, or reassurance.

Ongoing support: £39 per session (monthly commitment)

Minimum 1 x 60-minute call per month.

For mums who want consistent support and someone walking alongside them.

You’re not doing this alone anymore.

What our work together looks like

This isn’t therapy.

There’s no judgement.

And there’s no pressure to “fix” yourself.

Instead, you’ll get:

✔️ A safe space to speak openly
✔️ Gentle guidance rooted in real experience
✔️ Proven tools you can actually use in daily life
✔️ Support to rebuild confidence and self trust
✔️ Tools to reconnect with you

I’ll meet you exactly where you are – and guide you forward where you want to be.

But don’t just take my word for it…

“I struggled really badly with each of my 3 daughters. Ivana’s support gave me strength back and allowed me to see things differently. It is also thanks to her I am now a different person, more relaxed, and loving mum. Thank you Ivana for being here for us, mums who are tired and stressed. Thank you for giving us the strength to get up and never give up!”-    Ivana Barancikova

I came to Ivana for help with my anxiety issues and boosting my confidence, I had been struggling for a long time with this, around 2.5 years. SI felt unsure at first as I could not really feel anything. By the end of the session I did feel super relaxed, but I still did not feel any significant changes. The next day I still didn’t notice anything. The day after that however, I felt confident and no anxiety whatsoever. This has now lasted for months and even in situations that I should feel anxious I just seem to be able to take in in my stride and not get overwhelmed. I can’t thank her enough or recommend her more highly. – Kourtnie Perry

“Ivana has a deep passion for helping mothers. Having experienced motherhood struggles herself, she goes above and beyond to ensure you’re well supported and able to see hope for the future. If you’re struggling yourself, Ivana is the person to turn to!” –    Anya Bellinger

“Ivana’s passion for empowering mums in all aspects of their life is amazing. Such a warm and knowledgeable woman who makes you feel like anything is possible….. you just have to be prepared to put in the work and trust the tools she teaches you, they are invaluable!! She has supported me in removing Mummy guilt, it was almost instant!! and I am so excited to continue the journey with her. I would recommend her to any Mum who is feeling stuck in their life!” – Holly Durrant

“Ivana has made a HUGE difference to my outlook in general and especially my mindset. I have suffered for years with feelings of insecurity and feeling that ‘I’m not good enough’. It seems unbelievable that Ivana can change such firmly entrenched negative beliefs, but I am here to tell you it is true! They are gone! Ivana is amazing and working with her is life-changing. To top it off she is a warm, compassionate, beautiful person who instantly puts you at ease. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” – Mel Graham

“Ivana is lovely, supportive and caring woman and mum. Working with her exposed for me more different perspectives in my views of the life. Ivana helped me with anxiety in little steps for me to understand more about my struggle. I would recommend her anytime as she really knows how to support people, she can ‘see’ that every problem can be solved.” – Natalia Cervinkova

“I scheduled a session with Ivana because I needed some help with my self confidence. I came into the meeting with an open mind not really knowing what to expect. Ivana was completely lovely from the get go. We had a nice chat about how I was feeling and how I wanted to feel. By the end of the process I was basically beaming. It was written all over my face that I felt better and my confidence had definitely improved! I would recommend booking an appointment with Ivana to all of my family and friends! She has a beautiful soul and is absolutely brilliant at what she does!!” – Elli Young

“I had one session with Ivana regarding a life decision question that I struggled to move forward with. Ivana helped me to not only order my thoughts but discover underlying convictions and beliefs, which has made it all much clearer to me. Thank you!” – Lena Thome

“I started seeing Ivana to help with my postnatal anxiety and to help me move past my traumatic birth. I found Ivana extremely easy to talk to. By the end of our sessions it felt more like being able to confide in a good friend. I felt like she completely understood and empathised with everything I had to tell her and it felt good to know you had someone who you could tell everything to and who would give you advice, support and who wouldn’t judge you. I found her really really helpful.” – Hannah Sawford

Ready to begin?

If you’re unsure whether mentoring is right for you, that’s completely okay.

Drop me an email and let’s chat! I’m here to answer all your questions.

Email me at: ivana.poku@mumsjourney.com

You don’t have to reach breaking point before asking for support.

You’re allowed to want more from motherhood – and to go after it.

With love,

Ivana xx