Sandy Johnston
Founder of the KEY to be FREE
Your Pathway from Feeling Trapped to Being Truly Free
It's time to break free from unhelpful cycles, reclaim your confidence, and build a life aligned with what you truly value.
Find Your Path from Stuck to Sovereign
It’s time to break free from the cycles that drain your energy, reclaim the confidence that is your birthright, and build a life that feels authentically and thrillingly yours. As a certified empowerment coach and psychosocial recovery specialist, I combine professional expertise in trauma-informed care and nervous system healing with my own lived wisdom. My mission is to guide you to transform self-doubt into unshakable self-trust through actionable strategies that honour your unique resilience.
Services at The Key to Be Free:
We specialize in guiding you to unlock your freedom, whether you're healing from past trauma or simply feeling stuck in a life that doesn't light you up.
Financial Confidence & Autonomy
Move from financial anxiety or dependence to feeling capable, informed, and in control of your economic future.
Boundaries for Sustainable Energy
Transform resentment and overwhelm into clarity. Learn to say no with grace and yes with intention, so your energy is protected.
From Overwhelm to Inner Calm
Create practical, sustainable rhythms to manage stress and anxiety, so you can respond to life from a place of calm, not reaction.
Design Your Life of Purpose
Craft a clear and compelling vision for your future and build the practical pathway to get there, step by confident step.
Rewrite Your Inner Narrative
Identify and compassionately dismantle the unconscious stories of "I'm not enough" that hold you back from your potential.
Parenting with Purpose & Peace
Break reactive cycles and nurture a family life rooted in connection, intention, and grace for both you and your children.
Our Mission:
To equip you with the keys to your own freedom: the practical tools, profound self-knowledge, and embodied confidence to build a life anchored in purpose, safety, and joy.
ways we can serve you when we work together
ditch drama, heal trauma, and find your dharma (purpose)
EMPOWER YOURSELF
tHE RAPID RECONNECTION
starter Package
find your footing & build unshakable clarity
This focused, 2-session package is designed to create rapid momentum. In just two weeks, you will unstick yourself from your most frustrating cycle, get crystal clear on what you truly value, and equip yourself with practical tools to manage overwhelm. This is your foundation for a life of freedom, alignment, and powerful self-belief.
What’s Included:
✔ Two Deep-Dive Strategy Sessions (45-minutes each)
We’ll move beyond talk and into transformation. In these sessions, we’ll pinpoint the exact pattern holding you back and create a tailored strategy to overcome it for good.
✔ Your Personalised Reconnection Toolkit
You won’t leave empty-handed. Receive a curated set of actionable tools and insights designed to build your confidence and calm your nervous system immediately.
✔ A 7-Day Momentum Action Plan
Put your insights into practice right away with a clear, structured roadmap to lock in your progress and build unstoppable momentum.
✔ A Pathway to Deep Transformation
Complete your starter journey and you’ll receive a $50 gift voucher to apply to the full Rapid Reconnection 90-Day Program, should you choose to continue your journey to lasting freedom.
Investment: $247
The Rapid Reconnection Program: Reclaim Your Clarity, Confidence & Sovereignty
A trauma-informed coaching experience for those ready to move from survival to truly thriving. This 8-week program is designed to support you in breaking free from overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and the patterns that keep you stuck. You'll be guided every step of the way using my proven RAPID results framework and nervous system regulation tools.
💡 Who This Is For:
✔️ Women feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their power and purpose.
✔️ Mothers wanting to rebuild their own identity and energy—while your kids are learning at school, you're learning to thrive again.
✔️ Those ready to reclaim their Clarity, Connection, Confidence, and Commitment.
✔️ Private clients and individuals ready to invest in their transformation.
💎 What You’ll Experience:
One-on-One Empowerment Coaching
Tailored sessions to regulate your nervous system, establish unshakable boundaries, and reconnect with your vision for a life of freedom.
The Inner Rulebook Rewrite™
Redefine the unconscious rules that govern your relationships, work, and self-worth—without guilt or fear.
Flexible, Personalised Support
Choose from tiered levels of coaching to match your current needs and goals. We'll find the right fit for your journey.
School-Term Cohorts (Optional)
Align your transformation with the rhythm of the school year. Join a small cohort for shared learning and support, because while they’re learning algebra, you’re learning to design a life you love.
Bonus Tools & Workshops
Vision Mapping, Somatic Toolkits, and Trigger Response Guides to help you stay grounded, focused, and moving forward.
✨ Your Path to Becoming Unstoppable
In just one term, you can go from:
→ Overwhelmed to Clear and Focused
→ Isolated to Connected and Supported
→ Doubtful to Confident and Empowered
→ Stuck to Purposeful and Committed
Because transformation isn’t just about feeling better.
It’s about reclaiming your voice, vision, and vitality—for good.
🛑 A Note on Subsidised Access
I believe deeply in accessible support. A limited number of subsidised spots are reserved for women referred through specific partner organisations or support services. Please inquire for eligibility details.
🔐 How to Begin Your Journey
Your transformation is personal, and your coaching package should be too. Investment starts at $997 for self-funded clients. Let’s explore the best path for you on a complimentary Next Chapter Call.
📧 Questions? Ready to take the first step?
7 ways to Nurture An Abundant Financial Spirit
wORKSHOP
1 Hour to find your power
Imagine approaching your finances with a sense of calm, confidence, and possibility. This free workshop is designed to help you do exactly that. We won't be diving into complex investment strategies or budgeting spreadsheets. Instead, we'll focus on the most important financial tool you have: your mindset.
This session is for you if:
- You feel stress, anxiety, or guilt when you think about money.
- You self-sabotage your earning potential or struggle to hold onto money.
- You want to feel more empowered and capable in your financial life.
- You're ready to build a future fueled by abundance, not scarcity.
What You'll Learn:
- The Root of Your Money Story: Understand how your past shapes your current financial reality.
The 7 Key Practices: Learn my foundational framework for shifting your mindset and attracting prosperity.
Practical Tools for Immediate Use: Walk away with actionable steps you can use right away to reduce anxiety and make empowered decisions.
How to Build lasting Financial Wellness: See the pathway from feeling stuck to feeling truly abundant.
Reclaim Your Calm:
A Restorative Weekend Retreat
on the Bellarine Peninsula
Find Clarity & Courage by the Sea
This 2-night immersive retreat is designed for women seeking space to heal, reflect, and plan their next steps after relationship stress or breakdown. Set in a serene seaside village on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, this experience blends guided coaching sessions, wellness practices, and personalised strategy planning
—all tailored to help you move forward with confidence.
Who This Is For:
✔ Women who are safe to travel and ready to focus on restorative healing.
✔ Those who want structured guidance to create a clear path forward.
✔ Single mums (children welcome!) and pet owners—we’re proudly inclusive.
What’s Included:
1:1 Coaching Session – Leave with a personalised action plan.
Wellness Experiences – Yoga, meditation, or bayside walks to quiet the mind.
Two Nights’ Accommodation – A peaceful escape to reset.
Resources & Tools – Practical strategies for rebuilding your life.
Important Note: This is not a crisis refuge. If you need immediate safety support, please contact Safe Steps (1800 015 188).Limited spots available—secure your weekend of renewal today.
👉[Check Availability & Payment Plans]
Free Resources
to Support Your Journey
Your Healing Shouldn’t Depend on Your Budget
I know what it’s like to feel trapped—not just by fear, but by the crushing weight of "I can’t afford to fix this."
That’s why every resource I offer starts with FREE options, because no woman should ever go without support.
Begin Your Journey Today—$0 Needed
🎧 Tiaras, Tears & Triumphs Podcast
100 + episodes of real survivor stories + practical tools (from safety plans to rebuilding self-worth).
💬 Rise Up Facebook Group
A safe space to join free challenges, get live coaching Q&As, and find your tribe.
📋 Stability & Rebuilding Checklist
Cut through the overwhelm—one actionable step at a time.
These are yours. Always free. Always open.
Need More Personalized Support?
For those ready to go deeper, my 1:1 services meet you where you are—with sliding scales and payment plans because your freedom is priceless, but it shouldn’t be unattainable
.
Wherever you are in your journey, there’s a next step here for you.
Success Stories
I had some training and support with Sandy Johnston in the Key to Be Free support Services through my NDIS package. Sandy and I quickly formed a strong rapport and she helped me with whatever I needed at the time. She was very understanding and knowledgeable about problems I was experiencing whether it was regarding my accommodation, finances, mental health or family struggles. Sandy was a really supportive coach when I needed it and I would recommend her to anyone looking for one.
Kay M.
Sandy brings a wealth of lived experience to her work, and balances supporting her clients with grounded, practical approaches to progressing forward, while also providing holistic strategies. Sandy has been instrumental in supporting me through a particularly challenging time in my life, and I'm very grateful for her incredible ability to help me sort through things and hold space for my experience. I appreciate that Sandy has been able to hold space for me, being knowledgeable, empathetic, wise and practical, all at once! I look forward to staying connected with Sandy and I highly recommend connecting with her if you are a woman looking for someone to mentor and guide you through a tough phase of your life.
Carmen T.
Sandy's not just a run-of-the-mill coach. Sandy is so sincere and loving and keeps you focused, inspired and accountable. She also let's you work at your own pace. I wish I had met Sandy earlier in my life. When feeling overwhelmed she helps you keep focused. There's so much information out there it's easy to get lost in the frenzy of overload, she keeps it simple! She can keep you focused on where to keep your focus and what to work on!
Lisa B.
Thank you so much Sandy for helping me to break through my resistance to imagine my creative and abundant future fulfilled self.
Valerie W.
I am in awe of how Sandy holds a safe space that feels so intentional and effortless. Her coaching is so natural that you forget that you are in a coaching session with her. Instead it feels like just a deeply engaging conversation with a friend who understands you completely.
I had the privilege of being coached by her. She made an exception for me from her usual clientele of women and I am deeply appreciative of that.
She has a very keen eye for detail and manages to bring up the right information at the precise time for the desired breakthrough. It is a great exchange of ideas when we talk and I always look forward to our next session. I highly recommend her for her coaching services.
Rishiv P.
FAQS
"Frequently Asked Questions: Your Path to Empowerment and Healing"
Too many women take too long to rebuild their lives after escaping an abusive relationship.
During this time they may lose their -
* Place in the community
* Ability to form new relationships
* Careers
* Financial Independence
* Health
* Sense of self
* Hope
You may not know it yet, but you already possess the key to be free.
Learn it, turn it and break free!
Question
Q: What can I expect from your services?
Q: What can I expect from your services?
A: Our services provide a supportive and empowering environment where you can work through personal challenges. We offer personalised guidance, trauma-informed practices, and action plans to help you build confidence and clarity in your life.
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Q: How do your programs create lasting change?
Q: How do your programs create lasting change?
A: At The Key to Be Free Women's Wellbeing and Empowerment Services, our programs are designed to create lasting change by focusing on empowerment, practical tools, and a trauma-informed approach. Our programs are tailored to meet your unique needs, helping you rebuild after trauma, rediscover your strengths, and embrace a life of freedom and purpose. Lasting change begins with taking that first step, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Q: Are your services suitable for those who have experienced trauma?
Q: Are your services suitable for those who have experienced trauma?
A: Yes, our programs are designed with a trauma-informed approach, ensuring a safe and supportive space for healing and recovery.
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Q: What if I'm not comfortable sharing personal details?
Q: What if I'm not comfortable sharing personal details?
A: We respect your privacy and comfort level at all times. You are free to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable, and we maintain strict confidentiality.
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Q: How flexible are your payment plans?
Q: How flexible are your payment plans?
A: We offer flexible payment plans to accommodate various financial situations, ensuring that our transformative services are accessible to as many women as possible.
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Q: Can I participate if I have children or pets?
Q: Can I participate if I have children or pets?
A: Absolutely! We offer programs that are inclusive of single mums with children and provide pet-friendly options, ensuring a welcoming environment for all participants.
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Q: What makes your programs different from other wellness services?
Q: What makes your programs different from other wellness services?
A: Our programs are uniquely designed around personal experience and a deep understanding of the challenges women face, providing targeted support through an effective blend of personal coaching, therapeutic interventions, and a holistic approach.
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Q: How do I get started?
Q: How do I get started?
A: To begin, you can contact us through our website to schedule an initial consultation. This meeting will help us understand your goals and tailor our services to best support your journey.
