Clare Silk

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Confidence & Identity Coach for women in life transitions

About me

Do you feel like life has changed you and you're not quite sure who you are on the other side of it?

Maybe you're moving through grief, rebuilding after divorce or reassessing everything after a career change. Maybe you've spent so long showing up for everyone else that you've quietly lost the thread back to yourself. Maybe you look at your life from the outside and it looks fine but on the inside, something feels deeply misaligned.

You're not broken and you're not failing, you're in the middle of something and you don't have to navigate it alone.

I'm Clare an ICF accredited Transformative Life Coach with a degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. I work with women who are ready to reconnect with who they are, rebuild their confidence and start showing up in their lives with clarity, intention and a renewed sense of self. Not the woman they used to be, the woman they're becoming.

Who I work with

My clients are women in transition. They come to me at some of life's most significant crossroads and some of its most difficult moments:

Grief and loss: rebuilding identity and moving forwards when everything has changed
Divorce and relationship breakdown: rediscovering yourself and stepping into the next chapter
Career change or redundancy: navigating the identity challenges that so often comes with professional upheaval and stepping into your new identity as you move forwards in your career
Burnout and personal development: reconnecting with what you value and who you want to be
General life transitions: the moments when one version of yourself has ended and the next hasn't yet begun

I also work with women who are managing the emotional and identity challenges that can come with ADHD; particularly the impact on confidence, self-perception and sense of self.

How I work:

My approach works from the inside out. We begin with identity: who you are, what you value and how you want to move through the world. From there we work on the confidence, the inner narrative and the practical steps that move you forwards.

I offer a non-judgmental, safe space where you can think freely and talk openly. My style is warm, calm and kind, with gentle challenges to help move your thinking forward.

This is not a one-size-fits-all process. Everyone I work with is different and every coaching relationship is shaped entirely around you, your life, your pace and what you need most.

All sessions are 1:1 and conducted online, so you can work with me from wherever you are.

What clients work on with me:

  • Rebuilding confidence after loss, divorce or major life change
  • Reconnecting with their identity when they've lost sight of who they are
  • Moving through grief with support, structure and self-compassion
  • Rediscovering a sense of happiness and personal fulfillment
  • Navigating career transitions and the identity shifts that come with them
  • Developing a deeper, more grounded sense of self-worth
  • Creating a vision for who they want to be in this next chapter

I've been where you are, I know what it's like to lack self-belief, to feel lost somewhere between who you were and who you are becoming.  I've experienced sudden, unexpected grief and the way life events can shake your confidence and identity to its core. I've spent a long time working on my own personal development and mindset and I know it can be changed. If I can do it, I know you can too.

That personal experience, combined with my coaching training and background in psychology, means I bring both the professional tools and the genuine human understanding to help you move forward.

 What Clients Say
“During our session you gave me space to reflect, which sparked a feeling of acceptance and the notion of embracing the stage I am at.”   MZ

“Working with you has boosted my confidence and demystified the idea of starting a business.”   Laura C

“I went from going round in my head, overwhelmed and not knowing where to start, to thinking through an action plan broken down into manageable steps with SMART goals.”   BW

"Clare is a warm coach who gave me plenty of space to talk through my sticking point. When speaking, she took time to consider her responses and came up with some excellent insights. I was grateful for how she summarised points throughout and at the end of our session, so I did not lose my train of thought! Thanks Clare, you were a great listener!"

"This was my first coaching session and I really enjoyed it! Clare was very clear and asked thoughtful questions and helped me found creative solutions to a situation I was struggling with."

"The session was really useful! Clare helped me work through a problem by helping me find alternative perspectives to approach the situation. My sessions with Clare are really useful and have helped me achieve my goals at work. "

"Wonderful first session with Clare. I came with one problem, and realised that it was a completely different challenge that was holding me back. We explored, and she held the space really well so that I could join the dots. LOTS of light bulb moments. Highly recommend her!"

"Clare helped me to significantly improve my confidence, and see challenges I was facing with a new perspective."

"I cannot recommend Clare highly enough. She has an incredible ability to help me structure my thoughts when they feel scattered, consistently offering new perspectives that fuel my personal and professional growth. Every session is high-impact; I always walk away with clear, actionable steps and a completely refreshed mindset. If you’re looking for a coach who delivers both clarity and results, she is the one"

Qualifications & Experience
✦  Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching Level 2  Animas Centre for Coaching (ICF Accredited)

✦  BSc Hons Psychology and Neuroscience  University of Liverpool (BPS Accredited)

✦  ACC Credentials Pending  International Coaching Federation

✦  130+ hours of coaching experience

✦  Volunteer Coach, More Happi

✦  Volunteer Coach, Yes Futures (2024)  working with teenagers

✦  Fully insured  |  Enhanced DBS checked

 
Free Discovery Call
I offer a free, no obligation 30 minute discovery call where you can share where you are and where you want to get to, and I can tell you how I think I can help. It's a chance for us to get to know each other and see if I'm the right coach for you. No pressure, just a conversation.

Get in touch to book your free call today. 

I look forward to hearing from you,

Clare

Specialising in confidence coaching, identity, personal development, life transitions, grief, divorce, career change and happiness, working with women online across the UK and internationally.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a mum of two and enjoyed a previous career in fashion merchandising and later, personal styling. I loved helping people feel better about themselves and more confident though my work as a stylist and decided to train to be a life coach to help people on a deeper level. 

Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching Level 2 - Animas Centre for Coaching (ICF Accredited)

BSc Hons Psychology and Neuroscience - Liverpool University (BPS Accredited)

ACC credentials pending - International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Yes Futures volunteer coach - 2024 working with teenagers

Fully insured

Enhanced DBS

I love being a mum, renovating my home, baking and walking my Cavapoo. 

Areas of coaching I deal with

Fees

£90.00 - £600.00
Free initial online session

Additional information

I offer an online, no obligation, 30 minute complimentary coaching call where we can talk through what you'd like to achieve from coaching and check we are a good fit for each other. 

All my coaching is 1:1 and over zoom. My coaching is available in the following ways:

General Coaching

  • Single sessions - priced at £90 for a 60 minute session, I do recommend a block of 3 or more sessions to achieve the best results from coaching. 
  • Block of 3 sessions £250, a saving of £20
  • Block of 6 sessions £480, a saving of £60
  • Block of 8 sessions £600, saving of £120

Programmes:

I Am Enough: The Confidence Reboot - £795 

Style & Confidence Accelerator - £700

For more information on my programmes please visit my website claresilk.com or get in touch.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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Little Staughton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Zoom
FaceTime
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp

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