About me
I help creatives, changemakers and purpose-led people understand the deeper patterns shaping how they live, work and relate.
Many clients arrive at coaching feeling stuck, burnt out, disconnected from themselves, or caught in ways of coping that no longer fit. Sometimes they are navigating a career transition, identity shift, leadership challenge, neurodivergent self-discovery, or a growing sense that life no longer feels fully alive to inhabit.
Often the issue is not a lack of capability.
It is the strain of sustaining roles, expectations and identities that no longer fit the person they are becoming.
My approach combines psychology, philosophy, archetypal insight and systems thinking to help people recognise the hidden narratives, emotional adaptations and protective patterns influencing their choices.
Together we develop language for what has previously only existed as a feeling.
The goal is not self-improvement for its own sake.
It is greater coherence, self-trust and the freedom to live and work in ways that feel more fully your own.
Alongside coaching, I facilitate workshops and leadership development programmes exploring identity, culture and meaningful change.
Areas I commonly support include:
- burnout and overwhelm
- confidence and visibility
- people-pleasing and boundaries
- perfectionism and overthinking
- career transitions and reinvention
- creative identity and purpose
- neurodivergent self-understanding
- leadership and decision-making
What Clients Say
"One session unlocked a belief that had held me back for over three years." — Molly Gould, Founder
"Spookily insightful." — Bryony Simcox, Filmmaker
“Annalise has a knack for giving names to things which only previously presented as feelings…She operates in a liminal space between rationality and metaphor, which helps unlock so many different aspects of one’s identity and practice.” — Doug Belshaw
“Annalise helped me understand my thought patterns in a way that felt empowering rather than overwhelming. She created space for me to explore how my brain works while still helping me bring clarity and structure to my thinking.” — Bethan David, Office Manager, Kindred LCR
“Annalise weaves and navigates the very fine lines between structure and fluidity, depth and humour, listener and provocateur.” — Pete Cohen, Systems Innovator
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 ICF Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching (Animas)
- B Leader® - B Corp Consultant
- MBTI® / Myers Briggs Practitioner (TDI Trained)
- 5 Day MBA (Informa)
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
My background spans coaching, culture change, business, art and writing. For almost a decade I have worked with purpose-led organisations, creatives and changemakers navigating growth, complexity and transformation.
This blend of disciplines allows me to work with both the practical realities people face and the deeper patterns shaping how they think, feel, create and lead.
Member organisations
EMCC UK is part of the Europe-wide European Mentoring & Coaching Council. Together their aim is to promote good practice and the expectation of good practice in mentoring and coaching across Europe. EMCC is an independent, impartial and non-profit making organisation.
Areas of coaching I deal with
Fees
£125.00 - £200.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
Free Initial Call (30 minutes)
A relaxed conversation to explore what's bringing you here, answer any questions, and get a sense of whether we're a good fit.
Personal Mythology Package
£360
A focused two-part process combining archetypal inquiry and coaching to help you understand the deeper patterns shaping your life, work and relationships. Ideal if you're looking for clarity, self-understanding and a meaningful starting point before committing to ongoing coaching.
Ongoing 1:1 Coaching
£125 per session
£200 per session (business sponsored)
Flexible coaching for people navigating change, burnout, identity shifts, creative uncertainty, leadership challenges or important life decisions. Sessions are typically booked in blocks of six to allow space for meaningful and sustainable change.
Poetic Self Development Programme
£1,250
A guided identity journey combining archetypal insight with ongoing coaching support. Designed for people who sense they are between versions of themselves and want a deeper process of integration, self-trust and renewal.
Next Step
You don't need to know exactly what kind of support you need before reaching out. If something in this profile resonates, we can begin with a conversation and explore what feels most useful for where you are right now.
When I work
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We will always find a time that best works for your schedule.
Further information
"Your most authentic self isn’t always what comes easiest. It’s the one that aligns with your most exciting, life-giving expression of yourself - Your Poetic Self."
- Annalise Lewis
