About me
Adapting to changes in our lives, work or home, can be very stressful. Many people are still working from home and losing the benefit of social contact with colleagues. Couples spend more time together if both are working from home, without the freedom to go out and relax in company. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed or wondering how you could do things differently, coaching could be the solution. I work with individuals supporting you with improving your well being, confidence, and relationships. I trained as a Couple Counsellor with Relate and use coaching to work effectively with couples who are planning a new phase in their lives.
My background includes working closely with adults and young people facilitating learning, mentoring and advising on career choices from over 20 years as a Psychology A level teacher and tutor. Therefore I have an understanding of the demands and pressures, both professional and personal, that working in education entails. A change in managing these conflicting demands, or a change in career, may need a change in vision and I can help you find your way.
I want to know what motivates you and what holds you back, to identify your strengths and clarify your values. We will find ways you can use those strengths and values to work through the challenges that you are facing, whether this is seeking new career opportunities, starting afresh after relationship issues or managing a new life transition. From education to work, work to parenting, parenting and back to work, 'empty nest', retirement ... sometimes these changes can feel unexpectedly overwhelming.
There is no magic solution in coaching! You will have to be committed and it will take effort. I adapt my approach to individuals and working together we will find the method that works best for you based on your situation. You will get a greater understanding of what you really want, what gets in the way of you achieving that and how you can develop the confidence to make changes and move forward. You can learn strategies to manage stress and anxiety and develop your own work/life balance based on what you believe to be important.
Confidential coaching sessions usually last 90 minutes (except for the first free introductory meeting) and we will meet every 2 to 4 weeks. You will be able to email me between sessions when you need support. I prefer to work face to face, though the introductory session is usually online.
Use coaching to take action:
Enhance your well being
Manage and reduce stress
Get organised
Gain confidence, become assertive
Reduce anxiety
Develop your work/ life balance
Improve relationships
Training, qualifications & experience
Degree: Psychology BSc Hons.
Certificate in Marital and Couple Counselling - Relate
Certificate in Coaching - Centre for Coaching
Primary Certificate in Coaching - Stress Management/Performance Management - Centre for Coaching
NLP Practitioner - Association of Integrative Psychology
Associate Member of the Association of Coaching
Member of the British Psychological Society Special Group in Coaching Psychology SGCP
My experience includes: teaching Psychology A level in schools and colleges; Couple Counselling; Coaching individuals and couples; bereavement visitor; facilitating group meetings focussing on co-parenting with separated parents.
Member organisations
The Association for Coaching is one of the leading professional bodies for Coaches and Organisations.
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.
Areas of coaching I deal with
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Fees
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Complimentary introductory online session for up to 1 hour
Ongoing sessions are £60 per hour. Reductions can be made if sessions booked in advance.
Sessions are 1 1/2 hours.
Usually meetings are spaced by 2-4 weeks.
When I work
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Tuesday to Friday Day and evening
Further information
To find out more please telephone or email me to arrange a confidential complementary session. I currently do these on Zoom. This will give us the opportunity to meet and for you to find out more about coaching, how I work, and whether coaching is the best way forward for you. We will discuss what you want to achieve and how you might approach developing a plan. It tends to last 30-40 minutes.
