Debbie Thomas

Feeling trapped, undervalued, or unsure about your next career move? 

You’re not alone. 

I was once exactly where you are now and it took a while to get from there to making work-life work for me.

Today I help public sector professionals like you to confidently transition into fulfilling roles—whether by reinventing within the sector or by pivoting beyond it.

If you're facing redundancy, seeking a promotion, or looking to create a purpose-fuelled ‘second act’ to your career, this is for you.

I’ve spent 14+ years of my career in the public sector—and survived three career curveballs. My experience taught me how to adapt, find new opportunities and reinvent myself in the face of unexpected changes. Coaching has taken those learnings to another level.

Change happens—and walking through it with someone by your side, who can also see things from the outside really does work. Let's work together to get you to where you want to be in your work-life. 

In our work together, you’ll:

✅ Become clearer about your next steps—after aligning your skills, values, and goals
✅ Shape your experience into meaningful opportunities—without starting from scratch
✅ Replace fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty with a clear strategy

No generic fluff.
 
No rushed pivots.

No one-size fits all.
 
Just tailored support to help you move into and through your transition with confidence.
Curious to know more? Let’s chat!

• Career transitions
• Life transitions
• Career changes
• Life changes

• To start, book a free, 30-minute discovery call.
• Flexible coaching programmes. 
• Each coaching session is for 1 hour.

My background includes working as a youth coach and as a family coach - using my legal background to support parents on their journey through the family courts.

During my content career, I mentored those who were seeking a move into content and digital or who wanted help to move up or work differently within the field.

Having worked across a wide variety of professional fields, (and in the public sector as a team leader and contractor for 14 years) I draw on the many disciplines I have mastered to inform my coaching practice and am very interested in working with clients with a background in the public sector.

Client Testimonials:

"I had an excellent six-month coaching experience with Debbie. The sessions were calming and extremely helpful in overcoming mental blocks and reconnecting with my inner self. Throughout the process, I found Debbie to be an active listener, skilled in questioning, and highly respectful." - Eyoel

"I had several sessions with Debbie and I found them hugely useful in focusing my thoughts to the direction I wanted to take my career. Talking things through with her also helped unlock some insights into why I have made previous choices, and what I might choose to do differently in the future. I would highly recommend Debbie's services." - Emma

"Debbie was truly supportive, I felt really good and relaxed while talking to her and full of optimism, and what is most important, I felt no pressure.
I did not have worry about what I am going to say or do next, the session was flowing calmly in the right direction with many positive and surprising insights. All thanks to Debbie and her ability to create this wonderful environment. Try for yourself."  - Dominika

"I was reflecting on how far I’ve come since my first session with Debbie and it made me quite emotional! I’ve gained so much clarity from the sessions we’ve had together. Really thankful for her support and guidance." - Natalie

"Debbie is very easy to talk to and a fabulous listener, with no pressure or judgement. My sessions were insightful and enjoyable. I would highly recommend." - L O'Neill

"Had some splendid sessions with Debbie, discussing general work situation, which produced useful insights and action points." - Barr

"Debbie is a great listener and helped me crystallise some of my ideas to find some more direction." - Jelly

"I had a great experience with Ms Debbie. With each visit we both got comfortable and comfortable with one another, which is important to me. She is kind, patient and helped me work out decisions that were rattling in my head. I highly recommend her as a life coach if you are looking for someone like this. Thank you for your support." - Alexis