Sarah Howells

Hi, I’m Sarah and I guide people to a greater sense of mental wellbeing, self awareness and ease with personal coaching.  For 15 years I was a full time professional music artist and I also work as a photographer and offer music industry mentoring as well as more general life coaching. 

Beginning my journey as a coach by working in mental health for the NHS, I discovered that one of the most powerful tools anyone in a helping role can offer is a regulated nervous system and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Having been on a long journey of healing and growth myself, I find it poignant that I discovered Somatics from an NHS client I was working with. 

I have experienced some very difficult periods of mental health and moved past them to find new approaches and new ways to thrive. It would be a pleasure to walk alongside you as you grow, try on new paradigms and achieve your goals. 

I work with you:

To find more meaning and purpose
Regulate your nervous system  
Enhance your creativity and confidence in various aspects of your life
Increase motivation 
Improve relationships 
Enhance mental wellbeing and health
To reconnect with your body
Improve your sleep
Work with the nervous system to improve symptoms of chronic illness 

Life can be noisy and some people can feel pulled in many different directions, others can feel stuck in one place. In our sessions we hone in on what’s important to you and who you really are.

I work with people on a range of different aims, including but not limited to:

Gaining more confidence or clarity
Stress management and reducing anxiety
Finding purpose and meaning
Stay accountable with a healthy habits
Improve, or work through challenges in your relationships
life transitions and decision-making
Overcoming writers block 
Exploring and expanding your creativity

Our work together will always be lead by you but I draw upon tools and approaches such as:

Traditional coaching models
Positive Psychology
Cognitive-behavioural approaches
Visualisations and mindfulness meditations
Mental Health coaching
Somatic practises 

What is somatic coaching? 
Body-orientated or Somatic coaching is based on the understanding that: the mind and body are interconnected. This approach recognises that our bodily experiences, sensations and movements are not separate from our thoughts and emotions.

It is possible to experience more self-awareness and effective decision-making through feeling into the body and paying attention to its knowing.

What I do:
As someone with a creative practise (songwriting and photography) I am interested in the intricate connection between the body and creativity, and offer a holistic approach to personal and artistic development.

Who am I?
Working as a professional music artist since 2005, I have had a rewarding, exciting and often challenging time making and promoting my music and performing it live over the last 19 years. Having had the privilege of being listened to throughout my career as a singer songwriter (Bryde) I wanted to give others the chance to be heard. Attentive listening is the foundation to these coaching sessions.

The deep self-reflection and attention to human behaviour that my songwriting requires is now brought into my coaching and I help you to do the same.

We meet on zoom and I will hold space for whatever you bring and whatever is present at that time. I charge by the hour for a stand alone session or a reduced rate for a package of 12 Sessions. An exploratory 30 minute chat with no obligation to commit is always free.