About Me

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to look over my profile.

Do you wake up feeling anxious or can't get a good night sleep due to a racing mind?

Do you recognise the person in your reflection or have you lost sight of who you are?

Do you speak about yourself with kindness or criticism?

Does the day ahead fill you with dread, can you prioritise with ease and complete your tasks?

Is the world moving at such a pace that you can't keep up or is it so slow that you can't find direction in the future?

I have worked with people for over 25 years in a variety of capacities. As a Personal Trainer and Studio instructor, Life Coach and as an Auditor (internal and external quality assurer) in the Health and Fitness industry.

As a Personal Trainer and Instructor, I have supported a vast number of people in achieving their personal fitness goals, however my sessions do not only focus on the fitness element. I also ensure that my clients are mentally supported and feeling grounded. There have been plenty of occasions where a training session has been changed to a cuppa and a chat, with tissues at the ready for the inevitable breakdown after the ‘how are you question’.

Life Coaching with me won't include squats and push ups (unless you ask) however mental and physical wellbeing are intertwined, one without the other causes a natural imbalance. Working holistically can not only help the mental struggle you are facing but can also allow time and space for your body. This might be taking a walk, simple stretching or calming breathwork.

But if movement is not for you then that’s ok. These sessions are yours and you are in control of their direction.

My work as an auditor may sound unlinked to life coaching, however I work with businesses who deliver qualifications and training courses within the health and fitness industry, covering a variety of types: Colleges, Schools, Universities, Prisons and Private Training Providers. I see my role as a supportive one, even though I check their working practices, it allows me to find areas where improvements can be made, train and upskill individuals to become more confident, knowledgeable and able.

In Life Coaching, I support people who are facing uncertain times, life changes and transitions. Working with women is a specialism of mine and those who are struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, lack confidence in one area or another and for those who can’t stand looking in the mirror. Body image issues are a quiet and debilitating struggle and one that I have a lot of experience with. As a former body figure athlete who competed internationally, winning four world titles, I have first-hand experience of struggling with body shape changes and external expectations, placing worth on appearance and not seeing the beauty of the internal person. It took me years to feel confident with myself and I am passionate about helping others to overcome all of these issues. Compound these thoughts with midlife hormonal changes and it’s a mental struggle no-one should face alone.

I am also a single mother to a very active toddler, I know from experience how much of a struggle it is to juggle work, parenting, finding space for yourself and retaining amicable relationships with the other parent.

However, I am grateful for these experiences as they have enabled me to work with compassion and empathy. I take a gently direct approach, I allow space for you to speak without being judged, think without being rushed and reflect without being pressured.

Sessions are yours to control and we will walk through these at your pace. Life coaching is not therapy or counselling, we look forward rather backwards and you will move forward with clarity if you are open to working collaboratively with me.

Sessions with me look like:

Fortnightly sessions with light touch support between to keep the momentum going.

Accountability actions designed by you to enable forward movement towards your outcome goal.

A safe space for you, no judgement, no pressure, just listening with some questions which may challenge, but are designed to help you look from another perspective and consider other ways of thinking. I am compassionate and empathetic and here for you.

I offer a complimentary session for you to see if we are a good fit.

If you are facing one or many issues and have reached a point where you know something needs to change.
I hear you and I am here for you.

Please reach out.

Specialism

Midlife confidence reset

Finding clarity

Personal growth

Mindset challenges

Body shame / Image issues

Anxiety / Self-doubt

Overwhelm / Overthinking

Single parenting

Menopause

Keywords

Midlife, confidence, overwhelm, body shame, body image, anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, personal growth, parenting.