Coaching that enables meaningful, lasting change
I wonder what brings you here?
For many, they’re figuring out if coaching could be helpful to them.
Others have heard about coaching and aren’t sure what it is.
Some people have been coached before and are now looking to continue.
Whatever your reason for being here – you’re welcome.
The reality is that there are a lot of people calling themselves coaches and what they offer differs greatly. Scarily, anyone can call themselves a coach, even if they’ve never trained as one. I’m qualified and accredited with extensive experience of supporting people to make meaningful, sustainable change. My work is trauma-informed and integrates a wide range of evidence-based approaches that work with you as a whole person, not just a set of goals.
The information below will help you decide if I’m the right coach for you, or to read more about my qualifications and experience, click here.
What I believe about coaching
At its heart, coaching is a focused form of conversation in which I, as your coach, help you to move forward, make the changes you desire and live in a way that feels more authentic and fulfilling to you.
To do that effectively, we'll look at where you are now, figure out where you’d like to be and create strategies that enable you to get there in a way that’s right for you.
I believe we all have a wealth of wisdom, creativity and resourcefulness inside us but past experiences plus the busy-ness and complexity of life can bury this under layers of “survival settings” – ways of thinking, reacting and behaving that were helpful at the time, but are now a default setting that might not be working well for us.
My job isn’t, therefore, to tell you what to do but rather to help you peel back those layers so that you can find solutions and ways forward that have felt hidden to you before. I help you develop greater self-awareness, cultivate powerful mindset shifts, make more conscious choices and empower you to start navigating life differently. My work is focused on helping you create the life-giving changes you’re seeking in a way that works for you and that lasts.
How I work
I believe that to be most effective, coaching needs to work with you as a whole person, rather than just a set of goals:
Mind
Our thoughts, beliefs and assumptions shape the choices we make. Together we’ll tease out the mindsets that hold you back, uncover subconscious patterns and I’ll support you in cultivating powerful mental shifts that move you forward. I’ll help you think about how you’re thinking, strengthen the mindsets that are helpful to you, make more conscious decisions and make the cognitive changes that can transform daily life and relationships.
Body
Our brain and body are in constant communication and our nervous system impacts how we think, feel and act. I’ll help you develop greater awareness of your nervous system and the impact it’s having and will integrate somatic (body-based) approaches including breathwork, posture and movement to help you move forward. This enables us to work with your nervous system, not against it, opening up new options and tapping into your internal wisdom, creativity and resourcefulness.
Soul
None of us is just a head and a body moving around in the world. We have depth. We have principles that matter to us and values that shape our view of the world. We have relationships and are part of wider networks and systems, such as families, communities and workplaces. I’ll help you to explore how the outcomes you seek relate to the bigger picture of who you are and how you fit into your world. I’ll help you find ways of moving forward that feel authentic to who you are and aligned with the life you want to live.
By combining these elements, I help my clients to make meaningful changes that last. They move forward in ways that feel authentic and life-giving to them, and that support their mental, emotional and relational health, bringing a new sense of empowerment, balance and fulfilment.
Client Testimonials
"...Completely turned things around for me..."
"Katy is a warm, caring and highly-skilled coach, who has helped me to navigate some complex issues with absolute confidence and safety. Even after years of therapy, some traumatic past experiences were still impacting my wellbeing, my relationships and my ability to thrive. Katy’s coaching sessions have completely turned things around for me, enabling me to move forwards in ways that I wouldn’t have believed possible. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trauma-informed coach to help them break free from old patterns and embrace life."
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"An amazing coach...I feel much freer..."
"Katy is an amazing coach!! She really helped me to dig deep and find those areas which were holding me back. Having these sessions with Katy has lifted certain weights from my soul, where I had been living with unhelpful thought patterns and emotional cycles. I feel much freer. I have learned how to silence the inner critic and be more kind to myself, realising that life isn’t a game of all or nothing and have laid down a weight of shame. I’ve made more progress than I could have imagined possible in such a, seemingly, short time. A transformational and insightful experience."
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"Incredibly helpful...I feel like myself again..."
“Katy’s direct, compassionate approach puts you at your ease and allows you to have the space and trust to talk about your personal goals and ways to approach them with a positive mindset. Her coaching sessions have been incredibly helpful in allowing me to honestly talk through unhelpful thought processes, moments of indecision and crushing self-doubt which were intruding on everyday life. Going forward, I know I must attend to my own needs so that I have capacity to manage my caring responsibilities and workload - to take time for myself so that issues are given time and space to be evaluated logically and pragmatically. I feel more like myself again!”
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"A brilliant coach...I would highly recommend her"
"Katy is a brilliant coach who can easily make someone comfortable and at ease. Her professionalism together with her friendly smile creates a safe space where one is able to share from the heart and talk about anything without fear of being judged or condemned. The way she led the sessions and encouraged me was very helpful. My experience was extremely positive and I would highly recommend her services. The sessions have inspired me to continue seeking transformation and have enabled me to believe I can reach the goals I have set in front of me.”
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"A gift from God at this time in my life..."
"Katy is a great listener & encouraged me to think through different aspects of my life. I felt safe to share honestly and knew that I could trust Katy. In a time of transition the coaching sessions have given me confidence to finish well and to look forward to a new season of life. Chatting through various areas of my life felt like having a good sort out and random thoughts became more concrete. I feel more confident and secure in who I am and have a plan for the next steps in my life. The time went so fast each time! I have never had so much focus on my life in such an individual way, and feel it was a gift from God at this time in my life. Thank you Katy!"
-HL-
"A good listener [who] asks searching questions"
"Katy is a good listener. She asks searching questions which helped me think through my issues in a clear and logical way. My sessions with Katy were very helpful - having the focused time to think through my options and priorities and prompting me to develop an area of my life that had been somewhat neglected, with exciting possibilities for the future. Through coaching I have become more proactive and aware of the need to work with my beliefs and find an outlet for their expression. I have progressed a great deal, from not having a clear idea what the next few months might hold, to having a clear vision to develop."
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