About me
Having coached individual clients for many years, I have supported and challenged people from diverse backgrounds and ages who require high-quality coaching to make meaningful changes in their lives and achieve significant goals. Clients overcome obstacles, discover their direction, and experience transformational changes through their commitment to coaching sessions with me. If you want to handle anxiety, manage stress, overcome obstacles, increase your wellbeing and flourish in your life in general or in your work, then please do get in touch and book a free 30-minute online introduction session to discuss your options.
I am a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with 40 years' experience as a professional psychologist working in higher education, and practising as a coach and coaching psychologist for individuals and organisations since 2011. I currently provide personal or professional coaching, coaching supervision and coaching workshops using my expertise in Positive Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioural and Person-Centred approaches, along with personality, mindfulness, eco-therapy and systemic methods.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Director of ‘Positive Minds Alliance Ltd’ (2016 onwards)
- Director of 'Strong Minds Coach' (2011-2016)
- Associate Professor, Human & Social Sciences, Bucks New University, UK (2013 – 2025)
- Course consultant: Leadership and Coaching courses for various NHS trusts (inner and outer London)
- Visiting lecturer: MSt Coaching; Cambridge University (2025)
- Visiting lecturer: Coaching course; London Business School (2023-2025)
- Senior Lecturer, Middlesex University, UK (1997 – 2014)
- Medical Research Council: Cognitive Development Unit, Research Scientist (1991 – 1997)
- Durham University, Academic Tutor (1988 – 1990)
- Northumbria University, Psychology Lecturer (1987 – 1988)
- Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool, Psychologist (1986 – 1987)
Qualifications:
- PhD Psychology: Durham University, 1991
- BA (Hons) Psychology, University of Liverpool, 1986
- PG Cert HE, Middlesex University, 1999
- Certificate in Coaching - International Academy for Professional Development: Centre for Coaching, City University, 2011
- Advanced Diploma in Transformational Coaching - Catalyst 14, 2021 – 2023 Senior Practitioner Coach’ EMCC (EQA and EIA level)
- Psychology Practitioner Supervision Skills training course: British Psychology Society (2025), leading to the BPS register of applied psychology practioner supervisors (RAPPS)
- Management Development Programme, Maximum Performance, Herts. (2022-2024)
- Peer-review assessment for BPS Coaching Psychology Chartership (2024)
- Strengthscope Practitioner training (2019)
- Strengthscope Team (2021)
- Strengthscope Leader training to Strengthscope Master Practitioner (August 2021), BPS registered test, London.
- OPP: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner (July, 2018, Oxford)
- British Psychological Society (BPS): Appreciative Coaching training (October, 2016, London)
- Accredited Mental Toughness trainer MTQ48 (AQR, April 2016)
- BPS: Positive Psychology Coaching - Masterclass, Special Group Coaching Psychology (2015)
- MBSR training – Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Aspirations Coaching, 2014)
- Meta-analysis research certificate (Bernstein, 2013)
- BPS: Certificate in CPD course for coaches on Enhancing Resilience (2012)
- Professional Practice event: BPS Special Group Coaching Psychology, (Nov 2011)
- Stress Management training, (Centre for Coaching, Oct 2011)
- Certificate in personal coaching (Coaching Academy, 2011)
- Certificate in coaching, (Centre for Coaching, April 2011)
Coaching Professional Memberships and Registers
British Psychological Society (BPS - membership for over 35 years) - Currently - Chartered Coaching Psychologist; Register of Applied Psychology Practitioner Supervisors (RAPPS); Central London coaching peer-practice group.
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) - Senior Practitioner Coach
International Society for Coaching Psychology (ISfCP) - Fellowship of the ISCP
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
Other areas of coaching I deal with
My walk-and-talk coaching is popular with clients
Please see the website for more information. Please get in touch if you have any questions. I offer some specialist packages. Here is a summary of those:
Life Coaching Packages
Coping Package - Stress Management Coaching for Mental Health During Difficult Times. This package is designed for anyone experiencing a very challenging period or facing current life stressors that make it hard to cope. It aims to support individuals' mental health and wellbeing throughout tough times. It’s important that all three sessions are completed within a six-week period, as the coaching's purpose is to help you manage during this difficult phase. If you believe you are eligible, please book a 30-minute discovery or introductory call to discuss your needs. (This package includes three 1-hour online stress management coaching sessions over six weeks, plus a 20-minute check-in/follow-up call — £200)
Work Transition Package – Coaching to develop your career and business as you experience a significant transition in your professional life. Whether you are semi-retiring, expanding your side hustle into your main income, or facing redundancy, this package is suitable for you. (It includes a 30-minute discovery call, a 2-hour session to identify your challenges and coaching goals, followed by four 1-hour sessions — £560)
Deep Dive Package – Using psychological methods and techniques to build a strong sense of your identity, purpose, and future direction to support growth and life transformation. After a 30-minute discovery call, the package comprises five stages:
1. A 90-minute session to create a holistic overview of you and identify areas of hope, strength, motivation, tension and resistance;
2. Two 1-hour sessions exploring those areas through positive psychology and other psychological approaches, including embodied and systemic coaching;
3. A 1-hour creativity session using creative and/or nature-based coaching methods to view those areas from different perspectives;
4. An hour to design your future and foster your hope for your current and future self;
5. The final session to outline steps for gaining momentum towards your future goals.
(Deep Dive Package cost = £610)
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Fees
£75.00 - £450.00
Free initial online session
When I work
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Further information
Professional memberships
- EMCC EIA Advanced Coach Practitioner
- Chartered Coaching Psychologist: British Psychological Society
- Fellowship of the International Society for Coaching Psychology
- Psychology Chartership status: British Psychological Society, Chartered Psychologist for Teaching and Research.
- British Psychological Society: Special Group Coaching Psychology member since 2012; now member of Division of Coaching Psychology
- Register of Coaching Psychology practitioners (BPS) (since 2015)
- ISCP register Coaching Psychologists (since 2011)
- ISCP International Centre for Coaching Psychology
- International Advisory Board member of the International Centre for Coaching Psychology Research,
- British Psychological Society: Division of Teachers and Researchers, Member, since 1986
- BPS: SGCP Central London Peer practice group Membership: member of peer practice group, since 2015 – 2013 co-leader for group
- Registration with the Higher Education Academy Date of Registration: 1998 Current Status: Associate of the Higher Education Academy
Having the opportunity to coach many diverse and unique individuals remains a wonderful privilege. I recognise the power of being heard and having the space to explore your growth and challenge your perspectives with the right questions and coaching tools. I always offer a complimentary 30-minute session to find out what you are looking for and for you to decide whether you would like to work with me.
