Frequently Asked Questions

I am an ICF Certified Coach (ACC) with an Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching from the Animas Centre for Coaching, a qualification accredited by both the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Association for Coaching (AC).

I’m also a member of the International Coaching Federation, committed to maintaining the highest standards of coaching excellence and ethics.

In addition, I work as an Associate Career Coach with Unmind, a leading digital mental health platform supporting professionals worldwide.

Before becoming a coach, I volunteered with Samaritans — first as a listening volunteer and later as Deputy Director for Recruitment — an experience that deepened my understanding of people and strengthened the foundations of my coaching approach.

My coaching is person-centred, practical, and grounded in real-world experience.

I combine a warm, straight-talking style drawing on tools from Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, and Transformational Coaching to help you build confidence and create lasting change.

Every session blends insight with action — helping you clarify what matters most, overcome barriers, and make focused progress towards your goals.

Coaching sessions are available online via Zoom, over the phone, or, where possible, face-to-face. Most clients choose online sessions as they’re convenient, flexible, and easy to fit around busy schedules — whether you’re based in Surrey, London, or elsewhere in the UK or abroad. For clients located abroad, sessions are scheduled to accommodate different time zones, including EST, PST, and GMT.

If you’re local and prefer to meet in person, we can discuss options for face-to-face coaching in Guildford or surrounding areas.

Each coaching session is 60 minutes and provides space to talk openly about your current situation and goals. Together, we’ll pinpoint your priorities and develop clear, actionable steps to help you make meaningful progress. I’ll both support and challenge you, helping you stay focused and on track with your goals.

Between sessions, you’ll be encouraged to build on your learnings — I often recommend articles, podcasts, or relevant career exercises to help you reflect and stay motivated between sessions.

Every coaching journey is different, depending on your goals and the depth of change you’re looking to achieve.

Many clients find they get the greatest benefit when we work together over six sessions or more, as this allows us to build momentum, explore challenges in depth, and create lasting change.

That said, I take a flexible approach — from a focused single session to longer coaching partnerships that can run over several months or a year. We’ll shape the number and pace of sessions around what works best for you and your schedule.

specialise in helping professionals navigate complex career transitions, offering structure and perspective across three areas: Clarity, Confidence, and Action.

We explore your values, strengths, and vision to ensure your next step is authentic. We'll uncover your transferable skillsthat apply to a new sector. We also work on strengthening your mindset, moving past self-doubt, and building the inner belief required for change. Together, we develop a strategic action plan and focused search strategy, enabling you to take intentional steps toward a fulfilling new career direction.

My coaching provides the support necessary to make your career pivot a success.

Coaching leadership focuses on empowering and developing others to perform at their best. It’s about creating the space for people to think for themselves, build confidence, and take ownership of their work.

Leaders who take a coaching approach create motivated, self-reliant teams and foster a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. It’s an effective style for today’s fast-paced environment, helping you lead with adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

Coaching gives you dedicated space to pause, reflect, and think strategically about how you lead — something that’s often hard to do in the middle of a busy role. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or managing complex teams and change, coaching helps you build self-awareness, confidence, and clarity in how you want to show up as a leader.

We’ll explore your leadership challenges in real time — from decision-making and communication to managing time, setting boundaries, and preventing burnout. I’ll also encourage the development of a growth mindset, helping you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, while building the capacity to inspire and empower those around you.

Find out more on how coaching helps fast track career growth from the ICF website.

Absolutely! Alongside 1:1 coaching, I work with teams and organisations to support leadership development and workplace wellbeing. I love hearing about each organisation’s goals and shaping sessions that meet their specific needs — from focused workshops to short-term coaching support that helps teams work better together and individuals thrive.

Common themes include managing stress and burnout, building confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, improving time management, and managing difficult people or conversations. I bring a deep understanding of fast-paced, creative environments and the challenges leaders and teams face in maintaining performance, motivation, and wellbeing.

Improving mental health at work starts with creating a culture where people feel supported, trusted, and able to speak openly about challenges. Simple, consistent actions — like setting clear boundaries, managing workload effectively, encouraging breaks, and recognising achievements — can make a real difference.

Leaders play a key role in modelling positive behaviours, checking in regularly, and promoting open communication. Coaching can support this by building self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence — helping individuals and teams manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain balance.

A thoughtful workplace wellbeing programme helps employees feel valued and supported, showing that your organisation genuinely invests in their growth and development.