About me
Life doesn't always need a rewrite; sometimes, it needs an edit.
At The Edit Coaching I support individuals to be the author of their own story. I help people craft a life they want to live with intentionality so they can feel fulfilled by, excited about, and confident in both their day-to-day and their long-term plans.
I do this by working with clients in areas such as personal and professional development, wellbeing, work/life balance, family planning, career development, and creative practice.
I can help with:
- finding more joy and fulfilment
- feeling stuck or directionless
- managing overwhelm and/or anxiousness
- managing a change in circumstances
- beginning or making progress on a project
My coaching style is warm, creative, and highly individualised; I can provide a wide range of adjustments in our coaching space to ensure accessibility and to co-create a coaching space that works for you.
If you're looking for a coach who is highly skilled, warm, and creative in approach, then please get in touch. I offer a free, no-obligation consultation so we can have a chat about how we might work together - I would love to hear from you!
Training, qualifications & experience
For over ten years, I've supported people to navigate change, overcome challenges and move towards their academic, professional and personal goals. My coaching and mentoring experience spans higher education and includes working with neurodivergent individuals, people living with dynamic and/or complex disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
A summary of my qualifications, training and publications is provided below, with further details available in the 'About' section of The Edit Coaching website.
Publications:
- 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
My specialisms
All areas
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.
This can also be useful for career development. For example, we could have a coaching session identifying values and your individual strengths which we could then use to support with crafting a CV or cover letter that communicates who you are clearly and confidently. In a sea of AI and generic job application advice, this can help you stand out and elevate your confidence when it comes to interviewing.
For more information, please contact me.
Fees
£75.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Coaching sessions are one-hour long as standard but if your needs vary, I'm happy to discuss alternatives.
All sessions are subject to the client agreeing to a coaching contract before the session can take place and payment must be made on booking in order to secure your time.
The prices shown reflect coaching sessions and various packages to give you a rough idea of service charge; actual price depends on the agreed outcome of our initial consultation. Project work such as writing services are individually priced; please contact me to discuss a quote.
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