Tessa Lamb

Hello, I'm Tessa. I'm an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and resilience coach, and I help people navigate life's turning points with clarity, confidence and resilience, especially when life has knocked them off balance.

Before coaching, I spent over 20 years in the media industry as Head of Sales and New Business. I worked closely with commercial directors, championing their careers and helping them secure exciting projects around the world. It was fast-paced and creative, and it was all about building strong, trusting relationships. After that, I ran a house-finding business, working one to one with families to find homes that truly suited their lives, whether for work, family or a fresh start. I loved being part of such big, personal decisions, and I know first hand what change, pressure and new starts feel like.

Today I specialise in supporting people through life transitions: life after cancer, big changes such as children leaving home, stepping back from work or relocating, and neurodiversity. I also work with people who simply feel stuck and unsure of what's next. My work blends practical tools with real emotional support, helping you manage stress, shift unhelpful thinking and rebuild your confidence.

For over five years I've run Moving Forward group programmes for Breast Cancer Now, supporting women after treatment to reconnect with themselves and step into the next phase of life with strength and purpose. I'm also proud to be part of the team at BRIYM (Building Resilience in Young Minds), helping children and teenagers in schools build emotional literacy, coping strategies and a stronger sense of self.

My coaching is warm, practical and forward-focused. I often use simple ideas, like the guard dog in your brain that barks at every threat, to help you understand why you react the way you do. Then we build tools you can use straight away. Think of me as a personal trainer for your resilience: the aim is for you to need me less, not more.

At the heart of everything I do is a belief that no one should have to face life's challenges alone, and that with the right support we can all move forward with resilience, self-awareness and hope.

How I can help
I work with all sorts of people, but these are the areas I know best.

Life after cancer. Finishing treatment can feel surprisingly hard. Everyone expects you to bounce back, but you may feel tired, anxious or not quite yourself. I help you rebuild confidence and energy, manage worry about the future, and work out what comes next, at your own pace and alongside your medical care.

Big life changes. Children leaving home, stepping back from work or a business, moving home or country, loss, separation, midlife and menopause. I help you steady yourself, get clear on what matters now and take the next step with confidence.

Neurodiversity. For adults, teenagers and families living with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other ways of thinking differently, with or without a diagnosis. We focus on practical strategies for focus, energy and overwhelm, and on your strengths as well as the struggles. I'm currently studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodiversity Coaching at Birkbeck, University of London.

I also coach teenagers (always talking with parents first), support parents and families, and run resilience programmes for workplaces, including Lunch and Learn sessions, drop-in coaching and six-week courses.

How I work
We start with a free 20-minute chat, with no pressure and no commitment. If it feels right, we book your first session and I send a simple coaching agreement so everything is clear. I usually suggest weekly sessions for the first few weeks, then we space them out as your confidence grows.

I see clients face to face in Berkshire and London, and online wherever you are. Coaching is practical and forward-looking, and it isn't a replacement for medical or psychological care. If you'd be better supported elsewhere, I'll always say so and help you find the right place.

You can try some of my free tools, including a Wheel of Life and a core values exercise, at tessalamb.com.

20 minute discovery call is free.