life coaching

Feeling stuck with something in your life?

Don’t know what to do?

Need to untangle some messy thoughts?

Want to stop procrastinating and do more?

Have a goal you want to reach?

Live a more purposeful existence?

what is life coaching?

It is about change.

And improving on what you have in your life.

You TALK about a problematic topic and what you want to do about it.

I LISTEN and ask a few questions, to help you get there.

WITH….

A positive mindset.

No judgement.

No advice.

And confidential.

FAQ’s about coaching

  • You feel STUCK with life in general. Coaching helps you reset yourself and get a bit clearer on what you need and want, and also to take a few steps forward, and feel lighter and freer.

    Being OVERWHELMED with a certain issue in your life. Again, we talk it through and you gain some control over your thoughts and what you want to do now.

    Want help to GET SOMETHING DONE. You make a plan of small steps, to get you to your goal.

    You think NEGATIVELY - so you shift towards a more positive mindset.

    GETTING NOWHERE, despite trying. You work on breaking the cycle that sees you back in the same place over and over.

  • DISCOVERY - untangling your thoughts makes you feel better.

    Talking can help to RELIEVE STRESS.

    CLARITY - hearing your ideas out loud helps you see them a little differently, and you often generate new ideas straight away.

    POSITIVE THINKING and ACTION - shifting your thoughts, ideas and actions towards what you can do.

    As the coach, I help you stay on track, with your thinking and also with devising little ways to move from “I CAN’T” towards “OOH, but I CAN DO….”

    PROGRESS - achieving a goal, whether big or small, is really powerful for our minds and bodies.

    STRONGER mentally, due to making progress within ourselves.

    SELF-CONFIDENCE - when you notice over time, that you can change.

  • NOT THERAPY + THE PAST

    As a certified coach, I want to talk about you now and about your future.

    Sometimes in sessions, we will talk about old situations and past behaviours, when they are relevant to the topic.

    NOTE - I AM NOT A THERAPIST, NOR DO I HAVE MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING.

    To get the most benefit from coaching, being mentally ok is important.

    Of course, we all have our moments and demons, and if you are functioning ok (eg. going to work, paying your bills, taking care of your responsibilities), I am very happy to coach you.

    OTHER HELP AVAILABLE

    If you are thinking almost exclusively about your past, I would say that therapy would be a much better fit for you.

    Please talk to a counsellor or therapist. There are people out there who can help you.

  • So, it isn't therapy?

    NO, it's coaching.

    We just talk? Surely I could talk to a friend and make a plan myself?

    Sure, talking to friends, colleagues and family can help us.

    Often though, they judge without realising, are too close to be impartial and don’t really see us. Personal history and baggage can distort how we listen and how our friends respond.

    I am a NEUTRAL PERSON, trained to be OBJECTIVE.

    I do NOT JUDGE or COMPARE.

    I will LISTEN, SUPPORT YOU, and help you with tools to STAY ON TRACK.

    Humans need others. We are hard-wired for connection.

    If we could do everything easily by ourselves, there would be a lot less connection (and love, kindness and fun!) in the world.

    And we aren’t perfect. We are all unique. Complicated. And that’s ok.

    Sometimes, we need help and someone who we can talk to.

  • MY COACHING ISN’T ADVICE

    My coaching niche is life coaching, so I focus on you as a person and your life overall.

    I have an interests in:

    TRANSFORMATION - so sometimes challenging your old thought patterns and beliefs.

    WELLNESS - which could involve your emotional, physical or spiritual health.

    NOTE - MY COACHING ISN'T ME TELLING YOU, ADVISING OR OFFERING MY OPINION ON WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.

    I will ask you about what YOU think is best for you.

    You know your values, thoughts, strengths and weaknesses, better than anyone.

    YOU have the answers.

    They might not make any sense to you at times, or you are unsure right now, but if we work together, we will be exploring what you can do to know and help yourself.

    I will ask you to start exploring and trusting your gut and your intuition.

    We have all said many times after an event - I knew that! Why didn’t I………. So, you DO know.

    Take a deep breath. Trust that.

    SPECIALIST COACHING

    Many coaches use their specialist knowledge and expertise and blend this with coaching eg. career coaching, financial coaching, executive coaching, sports coaching, sales coaching.

    As an expert and a coach, they can advise you and offer you answers to specialist (often business-related) questions.

your coaching journey

  • Like the analogy of a tree with shallow roots, or a house with weak foundations - we know at pressured moments, without strong foundations, something is going to break or come crashing down on us.

    So, we begin with getting to know you.

    If you are unsure of who you are, life is confusing.

    When you know yourself, as you are right now - so not you when you were small, or 10 years ago - I mean you now, life feels steadier and you have more clarity.

    Talking about what you need, want, like, value, what you’re good at, what helps you etc.

    Tools to help us here can be simple assessments (eg. wheel of life) or online questionnaires (eg. strengths finder).

    This is a fun, discovery stage.

    It is the time to feel safe and seen, to prepare yourself and build some extra confidence in yourself.

    If you skip this step, you can feel very uncertain further down the road.

    Don’t miss out on the fun start!

  • Like going on your holidays, if you mess up your packing, it costs you!

    What we pack, depends on the destination, duration and reason for going. Some things are essentials. Some are specific to the trip.

    To drop the analogy, coaching requires a goal, outcome, time limit and motivation.

    This is your essential framework to work within.

    Things fall apart without structure, right?

  • Taking action is often the hardest thing to do.

    We all know procrastination, I’m sure. Delaying feeling awkward. We’re unsure what to do, or expect and think that everyone will notice us.

    So we stay where we are, in the comfort of what’s familiar.

    Yet, discomfort is still there. Tricky, isn’t it?

    To take action, you need to get curious about what is on the other side of the discomfort.

    Like everything in life, discomfort passes.

    Once we have faced something a few times, we don’t feel so self conscious about it. We forget very quickly, when we have something else to think about.

    The other side of your discomfort could be the place you can truly call home, your ideal situation, or the best feeling ever.

    The thing is, you have got to try, to push forward, fake it, grin and bear some temporary crappy feelings, to get there.

    You can definitely do it though.

    You might need some support, help, encouragement, motivation - but you CAN do it!

    I believe in you.

    You need to DO here.

    You will be so satisfied and proud of yourself, when you achieve something you’ve not managed before and can say I DID IT!

    Honestly, it’s a cracking feeling!

  • Resources and support are the fuel to keep you going.

    They really help you get to where you want to go, easier and quicker.

    And are things that you know help you, especially in your hour of need.

    This can be anything, from motivational reminders, extra strong coffee, making a list, tidying your desk, quotes, mantras, song or movie lyrics, a cuddle with your cat, a chat with a trusted friend, a bath, going for a walk, a bit of a dance.

    Look around you too. See what’s available.

    I will be a support person for you in sessions, checking you have things in place to support you here.

    You need motivation, to keep you moving forward.

    Don’t give up!

  • Often in sessions, you uncover new thoughts and ideas. And you will need time, to let them sink in and remember them.

    So, the time between sessions can be invaluable for you.

    Reflecting makes us slow down a bit and relax.

    When we are calm, our brain works better and we see things more clearly, which can reduce anxiety and simply be a massive relief!

    This part of the coaching process can really help you accept things, be calm and understand yourself.

    Do the extra homework.

    It’s worth it!

about bookings

  • You will get the greatest benefit from regular sessions ie. same day and time slot.

    Booking in advance reinforces your commitment to yourself (the client), me (as your coach) and the coaching process.

    Weekly sessions are best for newer clients.

    Fortnightly is good, if you have related things to develop in between sessions.

    More than once a week may help you really delve into a topic, and work through it quicker.

  • I have included an expiry date for all block bookings, in case you need to skip a week due to other commitments.

    I know that life can sometimes be hectic, and you aren’t always able to make a set day and time, or might need a last minute session.

    Having different times and days and weeks for sessions can be tricky.

    It is easy to forget a session, when it’s not part of your usual routine (there are no refunds or rebooking for missed sessions).

    Trying to book sessions at short notice might cause you disappointment, if I can’t see you when you would like.

    Please be aware that leaving a lot of your sessions as ad hoc, may result in not getting seen, losing your money and time and making zero progress.

    It is up to you. You are in charge of structuring your life and sessions.

  • one session - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

    up to 60 minutes

    £40.00

    A scheduled online zoom session, where you can discuss what is on your mind and uncover what you want to do within this.

    We can also devise a plan, so you can make some progress.

  • block of 4 - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

    4 sessions of up to 60 mins

    £140.00

    This block of sessions can be used in different ways.

    Booked with a set day and time, in consecutive weeks, all in advance, to give you the best chance of making improvements and to keep momentum.

    OR

    On an ad hoc (flexible) basis, whenever you need to talk.

    2 month expiry from date of agreement.

  • discovery call - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

    up to 30 minutes

    no charge (new clients only)

    A scheduled zoom call is to check that we will work well together.

    It is also to clarify that you understand what coaching is, what I will offer you and what is expected of you too.

  • treasure package - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

    3 sessions of 60 mins

    only £108.00!

    This special package is all about you.

    Discovering yourself again, as you are right now. Not you when you were little, or you 10 years ago, YOU NOW.

    We do some fun foundational work and assessments, and begin to explore your basic needs, your wants, values, strengths, motivation and passions.

    THIS IS SELF DISCOVERY PACKAGE, WITH A SET OUTLINE FOR THE DURATION.

    4 week expiry from date of agreement