FAQS

Life coaching, also referred to as coaching, gives you dedicated space to step back, think differently, get clear about what you want next and start taking the steps forward.I'll help you explore what's getting in your way, compassionately challenge unhelpful beliefs and assumptions, identify patterns and turn insight into meaningful action.I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm here to help you think more clearly so you can decide what you want to do and create the change you want.

Life coaching, also referred to as coaching, is for people who are ready to look at where they are now, consider where they want to go and take action towards creating change. It's not about focusing on your past, it's about where you are now and where you want to be.Many coaching clients are functioning well on the outside but know that something isn't quite right on the inside, or are fed up with old beliefs and patterns getting in their way.If you feel you have been stuck in a negative loop with your thoughts and behaviours, or are struggling to find your path, and are ready for change, then life coaching can help you re-frame what's holding you back so you can move forward.

The easiest way to frame this is:Counselling provides space to understand present and/or past experiences, emotions and patterns.Coaching is more future-focused, helping you clarify what you really want and challenge what's stopping you from taking action, helping you to take the steps along the way.There can be some overlap but both have specific skills and the overall purpose and approaches are different.

Life changes & transitions affect us all throughout our life. These could be:RetirementMidlifeCareerEmpty NestHealthBereavementAnd many other life transitions.Change can bring up many different emotions, such as:Fear of the unknownStressExcitement - for new beginningsStuckness - not knowing what path to takeReliefSadnessOpportunitiesLoss of identity and more...Coaching can help with life changes by giving you a space to breathe & explore what you really want going forward. Together, we can work on letting go of any beliefs & mindset that maybe keeping you stuck, and work on the steps needed to get you where you want to be.We all need help at times. You can book a free call with me, to talk through what you really want for your future.

Life coaching, also referred to as coaching, can help when you're feeling stuck, lacking direction, struggling with confidence, overthinking decisions, navigating change or wondering what comes next.It can be particularly useful when you know you want something to change but keep finding yourself going round in the same circles.

I offer a three month or six month programme, based on the sessions being every two weeks. If, after that time, you feel there is more work to be done in coaching, we would talk that through and come up with a plan.The three month option can work well if you have a focused area you want to address. The six month option gives you more space for deeper exploration and to take the steps and for sustained change.Meaningful benefits and change take continuity, reflection and time, which is why I work with 3 or 6 month programmes, giving us time to focus on what's important for you and get you closer to where you want to be.

Coaching sessions are shaped around you and what you want to work on.We might explore a decision you're struggling with, identify what's keeping you stuck, challenge a belief, reframe how you're looking at something or work out practical steps towards a goal.Generally, to get the most from each session, you will bring a focus or topic that we work on, and you take away something to work on or steps you are going to take in between sessions.The focus or topic can be anything from 'I want to get rid of all the negative talk I have about myself' or 'I am stressed about a new role at work' or 'I don't know what decision to make' or 'I want to feel less stressed or anxious'.There's no one size fits all and the conversation follows what is most useful for you at that point in your journey.Generally, coaching is every two weeks. In a session, so you to get the most out of the sessions, we usually have one focus or topic, so we don't go down too many paths and not make the progress you want to. We talk through the focus, dive into stuck patterns or beliefs and help you create the steps you want to take in between sessions to move forward.

No, and I offer a free call for us to talk through where you are now and what you want from coaching, which helps you figure out your goals or plans.Some people may have a clear goal, such as reducing stress, improving confidence or making an important decision. Others may feel stuck and want something to change or be different.Sometimes it's more around working out what you really want, rather than trying to achieve goals you've inherited from someone else.It's helpful to think about:What's your biggest challenge right now?What do you want to be different through coaching?How will you feel when you get there?How will you feel if you nothing changes?What's holding you back?

The 3-month programme offers a focused period of coaching and can be ideal when you have a particular area you know you want to work on.The 6-month programme provides more time to explore deeper patterns and experiment with change, build new ways of thinking and create more sustained progress.If after 6 months, you feel there is still more work to do, we can discuss this and come up with a plan that's right for you at that time.I offer a free call so we can talk through which option will be most suited to you.

In my experience, yes. Clients often finish coaching with improved confidence.Confidence is one of the most common reasons why people seek coaching.Lower self confidence isn’t usually about your capability, it’s more about self-doubt, overthinking, fear of judgment or comparing yourself to others. Recognising and re-framing your negative self-talk can truly turn your confidence around. Life coaching can help you trust yourself again, challenge limiting beliefs, and stop second-guessing every decision you make. Read my blog about feeling good enough for coaching tips and insight to help you with your confidence.

Coaching can help you with stress and anxiety by helping you explore patterns, decisions and beliefs, so you can get unstuck and create future-focused change.If you feel you need to process deep emotional difficulties around stress and anxiety and heal from possible root causes, then counselling might be a better place to begin.