Sophie Foley

Hi, I'm Sophie

I am a qualified Life Coach with 8 years experience, supporting young people, creatives and neurodivergent adults across Brighton & Sussex. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low in confidence or unsure of your next steps in life, you don't have to face it alone. I work alongside you to explore what's holding you back, build clarity and help you move forward in a grounded and confident way.

I've helped clients across many areas of life, from career changes, starting a new business, going into self employment, health & wellbeing, and choosing a new path that aligns most with their authentic self. 

 My coaching approach is non-judgemental, supportive and collaborative. You set the pace and together we shape the change you want to see. 

I offer online sessions, in-person, and Walk and Talk coaching,

"I realised I don’t have to be so constricting on what I allow myself to do and I feel my life has opened up as a result. I was particularly struck by how the solutions she offered were so considerate to my personality and situation. I felt truly listened too and that we were working together to change my life for the better."
 - Client testimonial from 2024.

If you have ADHD, ADD and ASC, and you you are struggling with living in a world designed for neurotypical people, have trouble managing time and organising your personal and professional life, or want to find ways to use your unique strengths, my coaching can help you.

I have a warm, empathic yet directive, solution focused approach. We will focus on the here-and-now, and I will support and facilitate you to connect with your own needs and create meaningful change. 

What could you gain from sessions?

I encourage self awareness and self belief in all my clients and promote positive and realistic change to achieve your goals through cultivating and applying your unique strengths and skills. I use various tools and bring in creativity, to support the work and delve deeper to find answers and bring about lasting change.

 My services:

Neurodivergent Coaching - If you have a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism, or suspect you may be neurodivergence, I've successfully helped clients to overcome challenges and recognise their abilities and unique strengths..

Career coaching ‎

●      Changing career path or starting your own business
●      Personal development and confidence
●      Recovering and changing the cycle of burn-out

Young People Coaching 

I coach young people (aged 16-25) due to my multiple years of experience working with this age group in a therapeutic setting, through surf therapy, youth counselling, and youth work, which I have a real passion for. If you are lost, stuck or confused, transitioning from college to university, or university to work life, I can help you to find your path forwards. 

Walk & Talk Coaching

In our modern day lives, we are suffering from nature deficit, and nature has been proven to bring many benefits to our mental wellbeing and overall health. If you find sitting in a room uncomfortable, walk and talk coaching might be for you. We work outdoors, either at the park, beach or woods, to move through the problem and discover solutions. 

The Transformation(al) Approach

Combining Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness, my services help individuals find clarity and confidence to find direction, and thrive. 

I am also a qualified Integrative Therapist and Member of the BACP (MBACP) and so, my approach draws on my therapy skill set in holding a safe space, and using active listening, however it is different to coaching, and I keep the two separate. I am a warm and empathic person, very passionate about helping the wellbeing of others to become the best versions of themselves.

I believe people hold the answers to their questions, it is my role to help you find them.

Instagram: @sophiefoleycoaching

Website: www.sophiefoleycoaching.com

Testimonials

"Sophie was very patient and empathic and let the sessions evolve organically in a comfortable environment. I would recommend Sophie's life coaching services to friends, family and colleagues."

"Sophie is a consummate professional, easy to speak with and very good at what she does. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."

"The course of sessions provided flexibility to explore different aspects of my life and how I could start taking steps towards the changes I wanted to see. It reminded me that I have the tools available but it was a matter of knowing how and when to use and apply them with confidence. One of the key parts of the process was being able to reflect on aspects of my life, which meant I was able to become a bit more objective and rationalise any fears or insecurities."

"Every time now that my life seems to be heading for chaos, I think back to how the calm and collected way Sophie was with me! In the sessions, she would manage to help me by guiding my thoughts, enabling me to explore my thoughts. Together, we set out simple plans of action. Problem solving through using various techniques.
With a life coach, I am free to think, setting aside time, making a plan of achievable goals and gaining confidence through follow up. It's then a changed mentality! Thank you Sophie!"

Walk & Talk Coaching outdoors

I offer a sliding scale scheme for my coaching service. Please get in touch to discuss more. 

An initial session via telephone/video with me is free so you can find out what to expect from my coaching and ask any questions you have. During this time we will discuss your goals, how coaching could benefit you and how we can best work together.