Seen.
No explanation needed

More and more of us with a chronic health condition are turning to self-employment, for the flexibility we need.

Virtual operations support
For people running their own business with chronic illness, built from lived experience, not assumption.

Practical support,
built around you

Whether you run a creative studio, a therapy practice, an online business, or anything in between. If you're managing it yourself with chronic illness, there's probably a pile of tasks that never quite gets done. That's where I come in.

Support from Seen comes in two forms: the regular day-to-day work that keeps your business running, and more involved project work that draws on a career spanning hotel management, people operations and business analysis. Most VAs offer the first. Seen offers both.

Emails & diary

Keeping your inbox under control and your time protected, so you can focus on the work only you can do.

Also: inbox systems, email templates, communication workflows

Admin & paperwork

Invoices, quotes, forms, follow-ups. The stuff that piles up, handled carefully so nothing slips through.

Also: billing systems, document structures, process reviews

Research & information

Need to find something, compare options, or pull together information? I'll do the legwork so you don't have to.

Also: market research, compliance research, business cases

Keeping things organised and on track

Building simple systems, writing things down, and making sure deadlines, tasks and follow-ups don't get lost. Nothing lives only in your head.

Also: process mapping, operations manuals, onboarding docs, project management systems

Social media support

Scheduling posts, organising content and keeping your presence consistent. I can help with the practical side: content calendars, drafting captions and getting things published on time.

Also: content calendars, drafting captions, scheduling tools setup

Something else?

Every business is different. Get in touch and let's figure out what would actually take the weight off.

Where Seen goes further

A background in people operations and business analysis means I can take on work that goes well beyond standard VA support.

Requirements gathering · Process improvement · HR and people operations support · Translating complexity into plain language · Supporting change, growth and new systems

Let's talk about what you need

Whatever you're building, this is for you

Solo or scaling, creative or corporate-adjacent: if you're running a business while managing chronic illness, that's the only criteria that matters.

Solo founders

Wearing every hat, looking for one less thing to carry.

Growing teams

Scaling up and needing steady operational support behind the scenes.

Service-based businesses

Client work, bookings and admin that needs a steady hand.

Online businesses

E-commerce, digital products and everything that runs behind them.

Tell me about your business

This is a
judgement-free space.

Working with Seen looks different to working with other VAs. That's intentional.

Need to cancel a call?

Fine with me. Sometimes our bodies have other ideas about our schedules. Just let me know when you're ready.

No explanation needed.

Video off today?

Getting camera-ready takes energy. There's no obligation to have it on, so join however feels manageable today.

No explanation needed.

Working from bed?

Tough days happen. When we catch up, you don't need to make your way to your desk. Work from wherever you are, in whatever you're wearing. You're the boss.

No explanation needed.

The only ask

Communicate when you can, so I can support you properly. Everything else is flexible.

No explanation needed.

Not rigid systems and formal check-ins, but a working relationship built on trust, understanding, and a shared knowledge of what some days really cost.
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Simple, flexible packages

Seen works on a monthly retainer basis: a set number of hours each month at a fixed fee. No surprises, no hourly tracking anxiety, no pressure to use every minute. If a month is quieter than expected, we roll with it. If you need a little more, we'll talk.

Small

£350
per month · 10 hours

A steady pair of hands for the essentials.

Medium

£700
per month · 20 hours

Regular, meaningful support across your week.

Large

£1,000
per month · 30 hours

A committed operational partner by your side.

Not sure yet? Try a taster.

A one-time 5-hour introductory package for £175, ideal if you'd like to get a feel for working together before committing to a monthly retainer. Available to new clients once.

Not sure which is right for you? That's what the first conversation is for. No commitment, no pressure.

How it works in practice

Your retainer is paid at the start of each month. Tasks come in via our agreed channel whenever suits you, with no set schedule. I work through them in my own time, log as I go, and send you a simple hours summary at the end of the month. Work is done in minimum 30-minute blocks.

How tasks work

Everything is asynchronous. Drop tasks in whenever suits you and I'll work through them in my own time. No need to schedule work sessions or be available at the same time. A brief monthly check-in call keeps us aligned, booked via shared calendar at a time that works for you.

Unused hours

Hours are monthly and don't roll over, which keeps things clean and predictable for both of us. If you find you consistently need fewer hours, we can adjust your package.

Need a little more?

Additional hours are available at £35/hour. If you regularly need more, we'll have a conversation about moving you to the next tier, with no pressure either way.

Get in touch to get started

Getting started
is straightforward

01

A conversation, no commitment

We have an informal chat about you, your business, what's taking up your energy, and whether Seen might help. No sales pitch. Just a conversation between two people who understand what it's like.

02

We figure out what you need

Everyone is different. We'll work out together what kind of support would make the biggest difference, and which package makes sense for where you are right now.

03

We get started, on your terms

Simple agreement, easy onboarding, and a working rhythm that suits you. If a scheduled check-in clashes with a bad day, we move it. No explanation needed.

Let's talk

I built this for you.
And honestly, for me too.

Izzy, founder of Seen

Hello, I'm Izzy. How are you feeling today?

In my early 30s, I was the person who was always on her feet, managing a busy city centre hotel. Long shifts, high pressure, a hundred things happening at once. I was the fittest I'd ever been. Back then, energy felt infinite. Today, I live with fibromyalgia. That transition, from the relentless physical energy of hotel management to the reality of spoon management, changed everything about how I see work.

I've worn many hats throughout my career: hotel manager, office manager, and business analyst. I've navigated the corporate world across fintech and crypto, searching for a way to balance high-level work with a body that has its own agenda. I learned that the best work happens when you stop fighting rigid structures and start working in a way that actually accounts for human health.

Chronic illness takes enough from us. It shouldn't take our careers too.

There came a point where I decided to stop waiting for the right circumstances and take my future and my health into my own hands. Seen is what that decision became. Liberating in every sense.

I realised that for those of us with chronic illness, working for yourself is often the only way to get the flexibility and control we actually need. There are over 4 million self-employed people in the UK, and so many of us are navigating hurdles that the rest of the world simply can't see.

I take on a small number of clients intentionally, so I can show up fully for each one. You are building something incredible while navigating a body that doesn't always cooperate. I'm here as a supportive partner to lighten your load and help you preserve your spoons for the things that matter most, while I keep things moving behind the scenes.

Gentle hugs, Izzy x

Get in touch

Let's connect, in whatever way works for you

Choose the option that feels most manageable today.

Book a 15-minute call

Pick a time that suits you. No prep needed, just a chat.

Just email me the details

Drop your email and I'll send you everything you need to know. Read it whenever you're ready.

On response times: I reply within 48 business hours, Monday to Friday. Take as long as you need to get back to me.

Or email directly: hello@weareseen.uk