Karen Sutherland

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Leadership Coach (of self, of others) & Supervisor.

About me

Hello,

If you would really like to work at depth and take next steps that feel true for who you are, I would love to talk with you and see if we are a good fit. I help people work on their ambitions, big and small, and this includes spending time in the 'I don't know what's next' phase as much as the 'I have a challenge that I'd like support with'.  

I am psychosynthesis trained - this means looking at our Self and listening to our inner wisdom, as well as the external circumstances that have been shaping our decision, actions and lives so far. I have experience working with individuals focusing on themselves, and those working with teams or leading within  organisations. I am confident coaching in the workplace or in workplace matters as well as personal - a big advocate or coach the person not the problem. I have worked with CEOs and directors, senior managers, managers, job switchers, new starters, returners to work, job seekers and those who are doing valuable work outside of the conventional and corporate space, including the home. 

All of us have aspirations and doubts. You’d like support, prompts, challenge, safety, and a non-judgmental listening ear. I encourage reflection with creativity and humour when appropriate, as well as challenge to take action. After years in quality management, auditing, risk management, and team leadership, I connected the dots and realise I most love helping people reach for better and voice their fears to overcome them with whatever support they need.

We have one wild and precious life. We make choices every day that shape our different and emerging selves including the bigger questions about personal  contribution, future direction and legacy. I'd love to hear from you.  

Most people describe me as calm, insightful, inspiring, and supportive. A safe space. Do expect some challenge if I suspect you’re not seeing yourself as others experience you (which can be brilliant or undersold). 

I’ve been coaching since 2020, mostly as an internal coach and coaching and mentoring supervisor alongside my day job. It was only after advanced training in psychosynthesis leadership coaching that I realised how much I wanted to dedicate myself to this and now have. No more day job - I took the leap! Alongside a deliberately small number of private clients, I am studying for a Psychosynthesis Psychology MA, as well as completing a course in burnout coaching. 

Having had my own ‘dark night’ of burnout in 2017, I care very much that change is sustainable and weave this into my coaching and supervision. Your overall health is as important to me as your ambition. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Burnout Coaching Certification, Coaching.com, April 2026.
  • Psychosynthesis Leadership Coach, Psychosynthesis Coaching Limited, June 2025. Postgraduate Certificate. 
  • Coaching and Mentoring Supervision Diploma - The OCM Group March 2024. 
  • Action Learning Set Facilitator. 3D Coaching Ltd. December 2023.
  • Strengthscope, Strengthscope 360, and Strengthscope Teams Practitioner. Match 2023. 
  • Coaching, Timeline Coaching and NLP Practitioner, December 2020.
  • Workplace coach training with Catalyst14, March 2020. 

Areas of coaching I deal with

Other areas of coaching I deal with

As well as a qualified coach, I am a qualified coaching and mentoring supervisor and work to the EMCC Code of Ethics. 

Fees

Free initial online session

Additional information

I have different charge rates depending on whether you are a private client, corporate or a coach looking for supervision.
For longer commitments you benefit from lower rates. I don't offer cookie-cut programmes, so it is important for me to know what will be most helpful to you before we make any agreement.  

I take on a very limited number of pro bono or reduced rate assignments and they go quickly - ask to be put on a waiting list for those.

Time and travel expenses will be added if in person.  

When I work

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Further information

I am based near Cambridge and happy to meet in person or to coach/supervise online. 

I sometimes travel to London to meet clients - I would charge more for this (I hope you understand!)

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Hello!, I am a qualified Coaching and Mentoring Supervisor (EMCC) working 1:1 & with Groups. Supervision can be supportive & magic. Let's talk!.

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