Susan Owen

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Therapeutic Life Coach for Women in Midlife and Beyond.

About me

Helping Women in their 40s, 50s and beyond to reclaim Confidence, Purpose and Joy.

This stage of life can be full of exciting, new possibilities - but it can also feel uncertain and daunting. Whether you're experiencing shifts in relationships, family life, rethinking your career path, or feeling lost in hormonal and physical changes, I am here to help you create a life that reflects who you are now. 

What I can help with:

  • Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Confidence
    Understand your symptoms, manage emotional ups and downs, and feel more in control of your body and mind.
  • Prioritising Health & Fitness in Midlife
    Discover realistic, sustainable ways to stay active, nourish your body, and boost your energy to ensure continual wellness.
  • Letting Go of Negative Habits and Patterns
    Start breaking free from emotional eating, drinking, or other default behaviours – and develop new, healthy habits to restore energy and improve mood. 
  • Stress & Emotional Well-being
    Learn tools to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and the emotional rollercoaster that often comes with midlife.
  • Improving Relationships
    Whether it’s with your partner, children, aging parents, friends, colleagues or yourself, we’ll explore how to build healthier connections.
  • Building Confidence & Self-Worth
    Midlife is a powerful time to finally let go of people-pleasing and start living life on your terms.
  • Making Peace with Aging
    Dismiss outdated expectations of aging and embrace the beauty, wisdom, and strength that you can create.

My Approach: Empowering. Supportive. Real.

Midlife is not a crisis - it’s a powerful turning point. My coaching combines compassionate listening, mindset work, and actionable goals and strategies. Together, we’ll leave behind the “shoulds and musts” and focus on what actually feels right for you.

Why work with me?

I bring a personalised approach of coaching expertise and skilled psychological interventions that deliver real, lasting results.

With a strong foundation in both professional coaching and psychology, I don’t just focus on surface-level motivation - I help you understand the why behind your patterns, so we can shift them at the root. My approach is both strategic and compassionate, combining evidence-based techniques with deep personal insight to help you clarify your goals, overcome internal blocks and take aligned action.

This isn’t about fluffy words or quick fixes. It’s about creating a sustainable way of living life that reflects who you are and what you want - and having the support, tools, and mindset to make it happen.

I will always promise to work alongside you with determination, purpose, humour, and most importantly, kindness.

Testimonials:

“Sue’s approach was a perfect balance of challenge, encouragement, compassion and psychological support (using CBT). I spent time looking for a coach that also had a strong therapeutic background, as in the past I have had one or the other – but both together was so much more effective.” 
— Paula, 53

"I contacted Sue as her profile seemed to exactly fit my needs. I felt physically and emotionally exhausted, unable to manage my emotions, which resulted in a very unhealthy lifestyle with weight gain and poor physical health. 
From the very first session I felt understood, with absolutely no judgement. We worked together to rebuild my confidence, manage my feelings and make my health a priority again. I can’t thank Sue enough for this incredible shift, that I tried to achieve so many times on my own.” 
— Rachael, 47

“When I started working with Sue, I was going through one of the most challenging periods of my life due to hormonal, work and family stressors. I made some significant changes as a result of coaching goals. I am feeling so much happier and fitter – and looking forward to what’s ahead, thank you Sue.”  
— Ruth, 50

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications:

- IAFPD Advanced Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Coaching 
- IAFPD Certificate in Stress Management Coaching 
- IAFPD Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching 

(All the above approved by the British Psychological Society and The International Society for Coaching Psychology) 

- PG Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy 
- PG Diploma in Clinical and Consultative Supervision
- EMDR Therapist
- NLP Practitioner 
- Diagnostic ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Practitioner (ADI-R)
- Mindfulness Teacher (MBCT)

Professional Memberships:

- Member of the Association of Coaching (AC)
- Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- Member of the BACP Coaching Division
- Member of EMDR Association 
- ICO Registered (Information Commissioner’s Office)

Member organisations

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Registered / Accredited

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AC
Association for Coaching (AC)

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The Association has a Code of Ethics & Good Practice and a Complaints Procedure.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) (BACP)

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Areas of coaching I deal with

Other areas of coaching I deal with

I am also a qualified diagnostic ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Practitioner with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals. My coaching is always personalised to meet each client’s individual and unique needs.

Fees

Free initial telephone or online session

Additional information

Please see my website for a detailed description of the coaching packages I offer and contact me with any questions you may have. 

When I work

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Further information

I provide a free 20-minute consultation, so we are able to have an informal chat about your hopes and expectations before you make a commitment. 

Please feel free to browse my website for further information about the packages I offer. 

Thank you.

Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71

Type of session

In person
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Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

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