About Me

I moved to a wonderful town leaving Manchester in 2008 and live with my husband and our 4 teenagers.

After a 17 year career in the Civil Service, I decided to train in counselling and life coaching. I had personally experienced the power of being deeply listened to non judgmentally during a period of post natal depression.After which, I experienced the most amazing ‘clear blue sky ‘ head-space, after having been in ‘heavy grey clouds’ for months! I find people incredibly interesting  and feel compassionate towards them.I am curious about what both motivates and makes us unhappy and want to help unlock their true self.

I would say motherhood for me has been and is the most intense vocation and it is a continual journey of growth. As well as being immensely joyful, it has also been one of the most challenging adventures to live! 
I believe in trying to appreciate life to the full and find that gratitude for the simple things in life can truly bring contentment.

Interests:

I love going for a jog( sometimes with crazy loud! or beautiful music, or just with the sound of nature) walking in the countryside, cycling and simply being outside in the fresh air where life often seems clearer, calmer & fulfilling. I also love reading, listening to all sorts of interesting philosophical podcasts, watching films with powerful messages, socialising,having a good laugh with family & friends and dancing!


Relevant Qualifications:
Diploma in Transformational Life Coaching
Certificates in: Relationship, Youth, Group and Positive Psychology Coaching
Person Centred Counselling Certificate from Salford University. 
Domestic abuse ambassador certificate.

I am insured through: www.holisticinsurance.co.uk

Voluntary work
Co/Created a pilot 6 week course at an open prison, called :”Fathering from behind the gates”
Parent Gym Coach ( guiding parents through 6 week programmes)
School Governor
Counselling children through the NSPCC Childline.
Age Uk counselling

Current work
Life Coach : (Coaching in prisons : www.sparkinside.org/our-work

MYNDUP (1-1 video platform mental health coaching): www.myndup.com

Working ad hoc for a health retreat: www.platinum-healing.com

Coaching private clients