About me
I am an experienced coach who prioritises creativity, connection, and co-creating a space in my coaching sessions. I work with clients to support them being the author of their own story - in other words, approaching their life with intentionality by understanding themselves, their goals, their strengths, and curating a day-to-day life as well as longer term goals that fit with the story they want to live.
This includes areas such as personal and professional development, wellbeing, work/life balance, family planning, career development, and creative practice.
As well as being a fully qualified coach, I have also edited as well as authored a chapter in a volume published by Routledge (2025) on coaching independent learners.
Co-creating the coaching space so it is individualised to the client and their unique needs is at the heart of what I do. With that in mind, I can provide a wide range of adjustments to my sessions including coaching by email, audio-only coaching, coaching via journaling practice, and 'walk and talk' coaching.
For more information about my approach to coaching, please visit my website.
Or, feel very welcome to book in for an informal chat over a consultation call.
Training, qualifications & experience
My full experience, training, and qualifications can be found within the 'About' section of my website.
I have over ten years’ experience in education, using coaching and mentoring to help people realise and achieve their academic, professional and personal goals. I have worked with a wide range of clients, including neurodiverse individuals, individuals with dynamic and/or complex disabilities, and individuals with caring responsibilities.
I have published the following:
- Clay, E.-M., Hillman, J., and Lochtie, D (eds.), Coaching and Mentoring in Higher Education: A Practitioner Guide to Creating Independent Learners. (July, 2025) Routledge.
- Clay, E.-M. (2023) “Developing an equity lens: the experience of creating a professional framework for coaches and mentors”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (26). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.vi26.932.
Qualifications:
- Coaching Professional (Higher Level Apprenticeship, Level 5); BPP, 2024
- Awarded distinction and finalist for BPP Apprentice of the Year Award
- Level 7 Diploma in Careers Leadership, RGG Associates (Level 7)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 2), NCFE
- Mental Health First Aider (Mental Health England), completed 2021 and refreshed in 2024
- MLitt [Postgraduate research degree] in English Literature; Newcastle University
- BA (Hons) in History; Newcastle University
Areas of coaching I deal with
Other areas of coaching I deal with
I also offer bespoke coaching sessions that include writing services.
This can be useful for creative writers in areas such as finding their voice, editing their work, and project planning.
It can also be useful for career development. For example, a coaching session identifying values and life planning that then supports the client with creating a job application.
For more information, please visit my website.
Fees
£65.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Coaching sessions are one-hour long as standard but if your needs vary, this can be discussed.
All sessions are subject to the client agreeing to a coaching contract before the session can take place. Payment must be made on booking.
