D. Smart

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Life Enrichment Coach BA (Hons) BSc (HCPC registered)
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Telford, Shropshire, TF11
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am an established and experienced personal coach working with individuals, couples and families in the Telford and Shropshire area, (due to the pandemic I am currently offering Zoom sessions) clients further afield can access my support using Skype or Zoom. I have always offered a walk & talk service and continue to do so.

I worked for many years as a qualified mental health practitioner; working with individuals, their partners and in some cases their families all with differing circumstances, problems and issues requiring a unique and personalised approach.  Often supporting them through difficult times, whilst most importantly, enabling them to gain control of their lives and aspirations.

My experience in practice informed me well and equipped me with knowledge about people, how they behave, how they react and above all how they can improve and expand belief in themselves and their capabilities

This is what Clients said my support does for them:

  • It motivates them to take responsibility for where they are at currently
  • Allows them the time and space to move forward
  • Gently challenges their mindset and barriers to being able to make changes
  • Helps them to communicate more assertively
  • Helps them to gain confidence in their abilities
  • Gives them bespoke tools to help them to reach any goals and realise aspirations.
  • Supports them to develop life plans and practical strategies that can help them for the rest of their lives

Relationship Issues & Communication

I support individuals or couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships; this also extends to relationships in the workplace and other areas of life, such as family members.

I can be extremely supportive in allowing individuals or couples to reflect on their thoughts, interactions, communication and passive or aggressive behaviours.

I specialise in enabling individuals and couples to learn new strategies that will support them in being more assertive, self-aware and self-assured leading to a transformation of confidence and control. Practical ‘easy to use’ materials are used to support this process, giving your skills for life!

Sessions include:

  • Learn to be more assertive in your relationships
  • Learn how to negotiate more assertively
  • Learn how to compromise without necessarily ‘giving in’
  • Learn new interpersonal skills and build on the one’s you already have
  • Change your old passive habits
  • Learn how to intercept when you are being manipulated

Individual Packages

I offer a number of 2 session packages that cover areas such as:

  • Emotional well being and confidence building
  • Communication in your relationships & in the workplace
  • One-off support sessions for Self-employed persons wanting to explore a life work balance
  • Parent support programme

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc Psychology and Social Sciences
  • BA (Hons) Social Work
  • PG Certificate in Applied Mental Health Practice
  • Diploma in Coaching & Mentoring (The Institute of Counselling)
  • Association for Coaching
  • Health and Care Professionals Council
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (Level 2) 

Member organisations

AC
Association for Coaching (AC)

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The Association is made up of a number of different membership categories, e.g. Associate Member (AMAC), Member (MAC), Accredited Member (AC Accred), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. Accredited Members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.

The Association has a Code of Ethics & Good Practice and a Complaints Procedure.

Other areas of coaching I deal with

Communication & Relationship Coaching

I support individuals or couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships; this also extends to relationships in the workplace and other areas of life, such as family members.
I can be extremely supportive in allowing individuals or couples to reflect on their thoughts, interactions, communication and passive or aggressive behaviours.

I specialise in enabling individuals and couples to learn new strategies that will support them in being more assertive, self aware and self assured leading to a transformation of confidence and control. Practical ‘easy to use’ materials are used to support this process, giving your skills for life! Sessions include:

  • Learn to be more assertive in your relationships
  • Learn how to negotiate more assertively
  • Learn how to compromise without necessarily ‘giving in’
  • Learn new interpersonal skills and build on the one’s you already have
  • Change your old passive habits
  • Learn how to intercept when you are being manipulated

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Fees

Additional information

The first session normally lasts 90 minutes in length as this will assess and determine what you want to achieve, cost = £75

After this, hourly sessions will cost £65

Couples Coaching £90 hourly

Family coaching (dependant on family situation)

Block bookings can be arranged and reduce fees further.

A 24 hour notice period is required, otherwise the session will be charged in full.

When I work

I aim to be as flexible as possible therefore: Evening sessions are available Day time sessions are available Weekend sessions can be arranged

Further information

This is what a few clients had to say:

“I feel the happiest that I ever have. You are such a big part of that and I thank you for giving me the tools to succeed and create and even better me. You are a wonderful lady! Thanks for everything Di” 

“I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the help that you have given me recently.  During our sessions, you have helped me to look at certain challenges in my life with a new perspective!! I have enjoyed our time working through things together, and have come away with lots of strategies and ways in which to move my life forward". 

"I found you so easy to talk to and your advice was always given in a very positive and caring way.  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to any of my friends or family in the future. Once again thank you very much Di.” 

“Di has a wonderful approach, calming, non judgemental and very empowering. She has a wonderful holistic knowledge of her subject area and I feel REALLY listened to. I attend her sessions feeling trapped, anxious and low and exit feeling liberated; the world is my oyster. Thank you so much".

Please visit my website to see more information about how I can help you and the holistic service I provide....Good luck!

Shifnal, Telford, Shropshire, TF11

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