Hi, I'm Cynthia Hale.
I founded Imaginal Ways to offer something different for professionals in all phases of major work-life transitions.
If you're sensing there's more to a crossroads than practical planning, you're right. Ready for something beyond predictable advice? Wondering what a turning point could really mean for your future?
When we work together, I'll partner with you to explore what's actually stirring beneath the surface. We'll anticipate the unexpected together. Build bridges to what matters most. And yes, we'll reach well beyond tired clichés to find what's genuinely possible in your next chapter.
Throughout my career, I've guided accomplished professionals through pivotal moments—whether driven by work stress, burnout, opportunity, life changes, or the desire for something more. I specialise in helping high-achievers make links between insight and action.
Why This Work Matters to Me
When I moved from the US to London, a lot of things got turned upside down. It was harder than I thought it would be. Despite all my accomplishments, I was suddenly a beginner again. New systems, new networks, new ways of doing... almost everything.
I'm still relatively new here, but much more settled in my London life. I've been able to weave together the best of both worlds. That experience? It's exactly what major transitions ask of you—letting go of the familiar while creating something fresh and meaningful. Oh, and also holding onto what matters most.
What Makes My Approach Different
No Quick Answers I bring depth psychology to your transition journey. This isn't therapy—think of it as strategic inner work that helps you see more clearly.
How We Work Together
Everything we discuss stays between us—complete confidentiality. You set the pace. Some sessions spark immediate action; others let ideas percolate. Both are valuable.
No templates, no one-size-fits-all nonsense. Whether you know exactly what you want or are completely rethinking everything, we work with your real life, your actual circumstances, your unique strengths and challenges.
Why Choose Me?
I get the complexity of major transitions. The competing priorities. The contradictions. The "what if I get this wrong?" thoughts. Here's what I've learned: sitting with these tensions (rather than rushing past them) is where the breakthrough happens.
PhD in Depth Psychology - I understand the deeper currents of change
30+ years Licensed Psychotherapist - Real experience, many perspectives
Board Advisory Experience - I get the full picture
Published Author & Speaker – Plain English for complex ideas
Been There Myself - Personal experience with reinventing work life
Ready for a Different Conversation?
Let's talk about what's really on your mind about this transition. No PowerPoints, no personality tests—just an honest conversation about your crossroads and what's possible.
