Frequently Asked Questions
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What to expect from coaching
Prices, Funding & Discounts
Coaching vs Therapy
Qualifications & Experience
Safeguarding, Policies & Values
Urgent Support
What To Expect
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Health Coaching is a clinically evidenced⇗ approach to enhancing health and wellbeing.
It involves working with people to help adopt and maintain new lifestyle habits that lead to positive changes in diet, sleep, energy levels, exercise routines, stress reduction, time management, pain relief, life satisfaction and overall wellbeing.
Coaching with me is a collaborative process where I help you develop strategies, increase self-awareness, and make meaningful progress towards your personal goals.
My coaching style is based on compassionate curiosity and is informed by my lived experience as well as extensive additional training in neurodiversity affirming practice, therapeutic pathways for ADHD adults and more.
During coaching sessions with me we will spend time identifying your unique profile of strengths and struggles and designing a path forward you can walk with confidence and clarity.
We will explore what health and wellbeing mean to you and how you can use this insight to feel better!
Health and wellbeing underpin all other aspects of our life…
People who make lifestyle changes and prioritise self care see improvements in their work, focus and relationships too.
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ADHD is a whole person difference - it affects every aspect of life from work to study to relationships and health.
Fully understanding this and getting clear on your unique profile of traits is fundamental to coaching with me.
ADHD Coaching is a collaborative process where I support you to explore how ADHD is affecting all areas of your life.
We will discuss how you can increase your understanding of your unique set of differences.
We will also identify specific tools, techniques and strategies you can use to maximise your potential, focusing on your strengths and values to tap into your strongest motivators.
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I am not a clinician so my role is not to diagnose or advise but to ask the right questions to help you find insight and solutions to whatever is most important to you.
I’m here to provide a non-judgemental space where you can safely discuss whatever you don’t have space to discuss outside of our sessions.
This is a space for you to reflect, plan and explore. I am here to be alongside you, to help you clarify your thoughts, check in with you about your plans and celebrate your successes!
I’m here to support you through conversation, reminders, planning and following-through with your intentions, problem solving and cheerleading!
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It’s a conversation that is focussed solely on you and your needs.
I will ask questions, I’ll clarify what I hear you saying, and may offer resources and tools to help, if you’d like me to. I’ll support you however you’d like to be supported.
Some people prefer to have more structure, in which case I can provide worksheets and we can discuss more specific topics.
Others prefer a more fluid session where they can simply speak honestly knowing they aren’t being judged and that they are being truly heard.
The session is unique to you but it will always be a safe space that is confidential.
I will always take a kindly curious approach and will always encourage you to develop self compassion.
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You choose how you’d like us to communicate.
When you book just tell me whether you’d prefer it to be a voice call, video call or live text based chat.
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I usually use Google Meet for video calls, which you can access for free.
You do need a confidential and comfortable space with reliable internet access.
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I will take notes, with your permission, by hand.
I do this because
it helps me to focus on what you’re saying
it allows me to note down any questions I might have without interrupting you when you’re in flow speaking
it helps me to summarise what we’ve talked about at the end of our session
it allows us to write down what you’ve decided your next steps are going to be
you can relax knowing you don’t need to try to remember everything
we can track progress over time by referring back to notes
Most people really like me to write notes so they can have a summary sent to them after the session and remember the most important points.
You can request to see your notes at any time. For more information about how I respect and protect your privacy you can see my full GDPR and Privacy Policy HERE
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I suggest you find somewhere private, comfortable and distraction-free for our sessions.
I do request that for video calls you wear clothes. Other than that, please simply turn up however you are.
You don’t have to be at your best, you don’t have to look smart, you don’t have to know what you’re doing, you don’t have to mask, you don’t have to worry about anything at all! It’s my job to help you feel comfortable and supported so if there’s anything I can do to help accommodate that just let me know.
This is a space for you to be however you need to be. There are no pressures or expectations. You are safe, you are respected, you are accepted, you belong.
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Yes. Firstly, you decide whether you’d like us to be speaking by text, voice or video. That allows you to be wherever is most comfortable for you.
Secondly, if we are having a video or voice call I will always try to ensure there are no background noises or movement to distract us but if you notice something and it’s bothering you - please tell me!
This session is for you so if there’s something you aren’t comfortable with, just say and we will find a solution together.
Examples of changes I can make to help you feel more comfortable include removing (or adding) things in my background on video calls. Some people prefer a distraction-free visual background, in which case I will remove or cover all objects from my shelf. Others find colours and ornaments soothing (I’m one of these people!). You might find your preference changes from session to session depending on your mood so just let me know what feels good for you.
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No problem at all!
The purpose of these sessions is to help you clarify what your needs and goals are so you absolutely don’t need to turn up with all the answers!
If you already had it all figured out, you wouldn’t be looking for coaching.
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That’s entirely up to you!
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That is entirely up to you.
You can book single sessions as and when you feel like it. Or you can book a block of 6 sessions in advance (which will give you a discount) and we can work in more depth bearing that number of sessions in mind.
Once we’ve come to the end of the 6 sessions we’ll do a review. You are free to continue with more if you like, or not. Whatever feels right for you.
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It’s entirely up to you.
If you book a block of 6 sessions you can choose whether we work together for:
6 weeks (one session per week)
12 weeks (one session a fortnight)
6 months (one session a month)
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If you feel the standard 50 minutes for a Full Session isn’t long enough for you, we can discuss that and arrange longer ones.
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I currently offer 50-minute sessions as standard. However, if you're someone who would find a shorter session more manageable — due to energy, focus, or other needs, I can offer 25 minute sessions as an alternative.
The shorter sessions may be for you if:
You may like to have a shorter catch up between Full Sessions to check-in, particularly if we meet less regularly like fortnightly or monthly.
You may like to start off lightly with a Check-in Session to get a feel for who I am and ask questions to help you decide how you want to move forward.
You may be someone who finds it harder to concentrate for longer periods of time and would prefer shorter sessions.
Coaching vs Therapy
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Coaching focuses on personal development, changing direction, goal achievement, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Whereas therapy addresses mental health issues and emotional healing, without an expectation to discuss the future or make plans to do things differently.
Coaching tends to be forwards focused whereas therapy will be more likely to look at your past.
Coaches are not licensed to diagnose or medically treat mental health conditions. That doesn’t mean you can’t work with a coach if you have a mental health condition, it just means you may want to have therapy first or at the same time as coaching.
Coaching is not a substitute for therapy, it is a helpful companion to it.
Coaching is much more about taking action, whereas therapy is much more about coming to terms with and processing things like trauma, which may not result in outwardly visible changes in lifestyle.
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If you’re struggling with severe psychological symptoms you need to seek therapy before coaching.
If you are already having therapy and you feel coaching would be a helpful addition to your support needs, it is a great idea to have both. A lot of progress can be made that way.
If you feel well enough but want to supercharge your health and wellbeing from average to superb then coaching is a great option!
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If you experience severe psychological symptoms, such as psychosis or hallucinations, please seek help from a licensed therapist or clinical healthcare professional before choosing coaching with me.
It is beyond the scope of my professional and ethical boundaries to support you with these symptoms specifically.
If you have consulted a clinical professional and they have advised you to pursue coaching, please refer them to me to confirm. You may need to provide extra details (such as who to contact in an emergency) so I can ensure I’m able to support you safely.
You may like to read more about my commitment to safeguarding HERE
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Coaching is right for you if you’re looking to improve self-awareness, develop practical strategies, and create a life aligned with your values.
You might not know which changes you’d like to make, you may not be clear on exactly what your values are or how to achieve your vision of a better life, but you are feeling drawn to find out.
You have a willingness and an openness to discovering more about yourself with kind curiosity.
Coaching may NOT be for you if: you want to avoid making any changes, you aren’t curious about possibilities, you don’t want to reflect on your experiences or discuss them with anyone else, you aren’t interested in living a values-aligned life and you’d rather stay right where you are.
The best way to be sure is to try it out and see how it feels!
Safeguarding,
Policies & Values
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Your safety and well being is my top priority.
Our sessions are private and what you say to me will be in confidence.
However if you indicate that you may be in danger or that you are thinking of harming yourself or others then I have an ethical obligation to pass that information on to somebody more qualified to help. If this is the case I will first speak with you openly about it.
If you have a safeguarding concern during our sessions please speak honestly with me about it. I endeavor to create a safe space where concerns can be raised and dealt with respectfully and professionally.
You can view my full safeguarding policy HERE⇗
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I value and admire the vast diversity of life on this planet including all humans, plants, insects, animals and cultures.
I believe honest, empathetic conversation brings peace.
In a world marked by violence and inequality, I see choosing kindness and humility as an act of courage.
I am here to ask the compassionately curious questions needed for you to discover clarity and make conscious, intentional, meaningful and sustainable change in your life.
I honour the truth as well as the humanity of those who hear it.
I stand for being the change you want to see in the world and although I am imperfect (as all humans are) I do my best to live in alignment with my core values.
I believe transparency is part of a respectful, trusting relationship, which is why I have stated my prices, policies and process as clearly as I can for all to see.
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You can reschedule or cancel your booking using the link in your booking email up to 48hours before the appointment.
After that, it will not be refundable unless in exceptional circumstances.
You can see the full cancellation and refund policy HERE⇗
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Absolutely yes please! I’m always developing and improving and feedback is a key part of that. If there’s something you’d like to let me know about, like a bug on my website, a mistake in the information on a page or feedback about our coaching sessions together, simply email me⇗ and I’ll be very happy to hear it.
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I am committed to creating a coaching space that is inclusive, equitable, and affirming for all people - especially those who have historically been under-represented, excluded, or under-served in health and wellbeing support.
I recognise that access to support is not, and has never been, equal for everyone. I do what I can to account for this within my limits.
I recognise my privilege and power as a white, able-bodied woman born in the UK and am actively learning how to use my position wisely. This is a work in progress.
By balancing care for others with care for myself, I strive to sustainably make a positive contribution to my community with this work.
You can view the full DEI Policy HERE⇗
Qualifications & Experience
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I have a BSc Environmental Science from the University of York and studied Primary Education at Brighton University. I am also currently studying a second degree at the University of the West of England as an Occupational Therapist.
In addition to my degree courses, I’m a trained and accredited Health & Wellbeing Coach and have since completed multiple professional development courses to evolve specific areas of my skillset, including:
PCI Accredited Health & Wellbeing Coach
Level 3 Blended Learning Certificate in Integrative Counselling Skills from Iron Mill College
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills from Bishop Burton College
Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity from NCG
Psychological First Aid training from the UK Government Health Security Agency
Motivational Interviewing training from the Association for Psychological Therapies
CBT Essentials training from Association for Psychological Therapies
Sensory Processing Programme by The Autism Training Network
Training in Therapeutic Pathways for Supporting ADHD Individuals via Befriend ADHD Training
Exploring Neurodiversity in the Workplace training from Nottingham Business School
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I’ve been supporting neurodiverse people of all ages for over 10 years, in a variety of settings including schools, peer support groups and coaching.
I’m also a mature student currently training as an Occupational Therapist at the University of the West of England, where I've been exploring in depth the factors affecting health and wellbeing, and how to support people to engage in life to the fullest. This is an in-person academic course with practical placements in healthcare including visiting people in their homes and working in hospitals.
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I work in alignment with person-centred, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming values. I am a member of the Person Centred Association⇗
I design my practice to uphold ethical principles such as those outlined in the EMCC Global Code of Ethics⇗, which supports best practices in coaching, mentoring, and supervision.
I also receive professional supervision and ongoing training, and I maintain strong boundaries around confidentiality, scope, and consent — all of which I outline clearly in my various policy documents, which you can view HERE⇗
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I work in alignment with person-centred, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming values. I am a member of the Person Centred Association
I design my practice to uphold ethical principles such as those outlined in the EMCC Global Code of Ethics, which supports best practices in coaching, mentoring, and supervision.
As an Occupational Therapy student I am also a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
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The PCI (Personalised Care Institute⇗) is accountable for setting the standards for evidence-based training in personalised care in England, as set out by the NHS (National Health Service)’s Long Term Plan.
The PCI was set up by the NHS⇗ in order to set quality standards for training staff involved in people’s health and care.
Being PCI-Accredited means I have:
Successfully completed training that met the high standards the PCI expects as the centre of excellence for evidence-based training in the Comprehensive Model of Personalised Care⇗.
Been approved by a qualified assessor who observed and questioned me for 4 days to assess my competence.
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There is a larger discussion to be had around this but… Essentially what it means to me is that rather than pathologising difference, I recognise every human is absolutely unique and equally as valid as any other.
A cactus in a rainforest will rot. It isn’t the cactus that’s the problem, it’s the environment. When we put the cactus in sandier soil with less rainfall, it basks in the sun and thrives as it should. But in order for that to happen, someone must first recognise that it is a cactus, understand why it feels like it’s drowning and clearly identify what it actually needs.
Neurodiversity-affirming practice means recognising difference is normal and diversity in all species of life on this planet is natural and beautiful. There is no ideal one-size-fits-all body type, neurotype, personality type or lifestyle.
Prices,
Funding & Discounts
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A standard 50 minute coaching session costs £60.
Reduced-rate coaching sessions are £35.
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Yes, I do reserve spots in my calendar for coaching sessions at a reduced rate for those who cannot otherwise access support but are committed to making positive, sustainable change in their lives.
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I work on the basis of honesty.
If you need this support, are committed to making positive change in your life, but you can’t afford the full price, I believe you. You don’t have to justify or explain.
I have a limited number of spots available so you might have to go on a waiting list.
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If you feel you need a brief, informal chat before booking, do email me and we can arrange this.
That will give you a chance to share any hopes or concerns you have and to let me know what you’re looking for from coaching so we can explore what would be best for you.
You're here to make lasting, meaningful change in your life and I take that seriously. My priority is for you to feel comfortable and happy with the support you’re getting so if I’m not the best fit for you I may be able to refer you on to someone else who could be.
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There is currently a waiting list for group coaching. You can join the waiting list HERE
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If you’ve been referred by a therapist, psychologist, or coach I’ve worked with or trained alongside, drop me an email to let me know.
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I offer refunds for cancellations made up to 48 hours (two days) prior to the scheduled appointment. After that, no refunds will be given as this will count as a last minute cancellation.
No refunds will be given for no-shows or last minute cancellations.
No refunds will be given for sessions already completed.
You can view my full refund and cancellation policy HERE
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If you need a quote to get approval for the Access To Work scheme or other funding sources please contact me to let me know exactly what you need and I’ll do my best to help.
Please note: I do not deal with the Access To Work scheme directly so you will need to pay me yourself either in advance of their reimbursing you or once they have given you the funding.
I need urgent support
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If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:
Call 999 for an ambulance
Go straight to A&E, if you can
Call your local crisis team
If you can't do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
Mental health emergencies are serious. You're not wasting anyone's time.
You deserve support.
Your experience matters