I am a coach and trainer who helps people free themselves from the emotional blocks, limitations and stresses that stop them from living their lives to the full.
My work background
I have over 20 years experience of working with people from all walks of life - individually and in groups - enabling them to implement changes in their lives and work.
This has included senior executives in the public sector, professionals in the NHS, volunteers of many kinds, families with disabled children, teenagers and adults with mental health problems, victims of rape and childhood sexual abuse, older people, adults with learning disabilities and people who have been recently bereaved. In other words, I have spent many years being with people and supporting them as they struggle with whatever cards life has dealt them.
My broad life experience has given me the qualities and skills needed to work successfully with a diverse range of people and businesses.
My personal background
| My personal experience has given me the profoundest insight into what it means to be overwhelmed by all the stresses of modern work and life. After many years working full time as a manager, with an ever increasing list of responsibilities and tasks, while also being a single parent and running a household alone, I reached the point where enough was enough. |
"One
of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears - by listening
to them." Dean Rusk, US statesman |
I realised that the stress I was enduring was harmful to my health, my relationships and my performance at work. . So I made some big life changes during my training in Life Coaching, Neuro Lingusitic Programming and Emotional Freedom Technique.
| I found the right solution for me, with the right support. Of course, this wouldn’t be the right answer for everyone. But I know that each person has the ability to find their own unique solutions to the challenges that they face. My approach is to help others in their own exploration. I don’t advise or instruct you, but tailor my support carefully to your needs, circumstances and wishes. |
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the law of the universe will be simpler." Henry David Thoreau, Essayist and Poet |
My qualifications
I am a Psychology graduate with an upper second class honours degree in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Wales. I hold two counselling certificates - one in Psychodynamic Counselling from The Westminster Pastoral Foundation and the second in Person- Centred Counselling from the University of Wales. I am a qualified coach and hold a Diploma (with a distinction) in Professional Coaching from The Coaching Academy, which is Europe’s leading coach training school. I am qualified as a Practitioner of Neuro Lingusitic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique and EmoTrance. I have also trained in ‘The Work’ of Byron Katie. I am committed to ongoing personal and professional development so that I can offer my clients the very best service.
My interests
Outside of my work, I love good company and conversation with my dear friends and family. I also love spending time in my garden, in nature and, several times a year, by the sea. I enjoy live music of many kinds, dance, walking and reading.