The common word is ‘Coaching’ but it’s a term that I find largely unhelpful.

Think more along the lines of thought partner or trusted companion or objective friend.

I am trained to help you to talk, reflect, understand and resolve your biggest concerns in life - personal, professional or spiritual.

It’s for you, dear heart!

I work with women and men from all walks of life.

Everyone Belongs Here!

I only ask that, like me, you commit to being honest, courageous and intentional so that good things can happen for you.

Like all the wisest things in life, it’s really rather simple:

• We have a free, 30 minute chat.

• We decide to work in partnership.

• We meet for planned conversations or ‘sessions’.

• You talk. I listen. I ask important questions.

• You come to a better understanding of your life.

• You start making your best decisions.

• You start living, not existing.

• You no longer need me.

That’s always your choice out of the following options:

• We meet in a safe and quiet room where you can speak all your thoughts and feel all your feelings unhindered.

• We meet online via Zoom.

• We meet over a coffee or hot chocolate (perhaps cake).

• We walk and talk in nature - probably my favourite option.

That’s always a conversation because it depends.

We all have different financial considerations and circumstances and I believe in equitable pricing. I want to remain accessible to everyone who needs my work.

Payment covers my investment in time and training. My interest, care and compassion are given freely.

This doesn’t vary person to person but is based on a set three-tiered system best explained through conversation.

I also offer 10% of my hours pro bono to certain education and charitable sectors with whom I work.

Again, you decide.

Some clients pay a retainer to meet once a month indefinitely.

Some pay for six sessions upfront in a one-off payment.

Some prefer to pay at the time of booking each session.

Sessions vary from 60 -120 minutes.

There is flexibility to best suit your needs. We will discuss this together.

Clients tell me that they immediately feel safe and at ease.

Everyone belongs.

I am warm, smiley, calm and sincere.

What you see is what you get.

Having previously been a teacher, senior leader and safeguarding lead for over 20 years, there is little that surprises me. I care deeply about people and concerns from all walks of life.

I am a very good listener and I ask very good questions as a result.

I’m not a silent partner; the balance is probably that you talk 80% and I talk around 20% of the time.

Perhaps you can tell me!

I am settled into my me-ness.

I am completely comfortable with silence, tears, questions, emotion, confusion. Whatever you bring is welcome. I brought it all before you did.

I’ve been called an ‘old soul’. I think there is much wisdom in nature, literature, spirituality and the ancient ways of living and being. I always keep them close.

I value contemplation, imagination, storytelling, paradox and metaphor.

I know that my clients trust me deeply and immediately - they comment on this because it is a rare experience. They often stay in touch out of choice long after sessions have ended.

I have an accredited PGCert in Coaching and Mentoring Practice (Level 7) from Oxford Brookes University.

I have served as a Designated Safeguarding Lead in Education and have all the relevant qualifications.

BA (Hons) Anthropology & English

NPQH - National Professional Qualification for Headship

I coach potential Ordinands in the Church of England.

I offer coaching, mentoring and spiritual companionship with Christilience.org

I am Outreach and Access Team Manager at St John’s College, Oxford University.

If so, please just ask.