Bespoke 121 Coaching Package

I think of Coaching with me as a journey of guided self discovery, consisting of facilitated conversations that help you to understand more deeply what is going on for you and what you desire, and which give you the clarity to identify how you want to get from where you are to where you want to be. It is a safe space where you can be properly listened to, without judgement, where you will also be supported to take the actions to move you from where you are to where you want to be, AND which helps you to navigate and deal with any resistance, blocks or difficulties that you encounter along the way. I coach drawing on a range of evidence based tools and approaches, including psychology, nature connection, emotional intelligence and our mind/body connection, and will also bring other elements into out work as feels appropriate. My style is friendly, gentle yet challenging, highly supportive and empathic, and injected with a big dose of humour. I want out sessions to be impactful, fun and inspiring.

Bespoke simply means that there is no cookie-cutter timescale or content for your time with me - we co-create what is right or you in terms of how long we work together, how often we meet, where we meet, and I bring whatever tools and approaches to our work that I feel are right for you and the work we need to do, drawing on a range of evidence based tools and approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Somatic Coaching (Mind/Body) and other helpful resources.

Coaching outdoors, or in nature, is coaching that not only takes place outside, but which also draws on the insights we naturally see and the deep connection that we innately feel as human beings when we are in nature. For me it is a very special place to coach, and often it feels as though ‘mother nature’ is a third person helping us along in our work together!

Often they are, as I truly believe it is a fantastic and transformational space. BUT there are times when it is better to be sitting, and to be inside somewhere comfortable. I will always be guided by you and the nature of the work we are doing, so where we meet is likely to vary according to what we need to do, and also how you (and I) are feeling. We will agree where is best before each session.

I am based just outside Winchester in Hampshire (UK) and normally work from locations in and around the Winchester area that I know well, and which I therefore know are delightful and suitable (extending to Romsey, Bishops Waltham areas). I am also happy to discuss travel to other locations, you just need to know that this may incur an additional fee to cover extra time and travel.

All the spaces I choose are relatively easy places to get to and to walk around - I don’t want our time together to be distracted by us worrying too much about tripping over, or getting lost - so this is not a ‘wilderness’ experience! Most of the places are woodland, meadows/fields, parks or riverside - or a combination It could even be that a National Trust place or similar Hilliers near Romsey, is the right place. I also choose places that you are happy with, so I will always agree with you before we meet - and they are places where there is somewhere to sit at the end - whether that’s a picnic bench, a cafe or even a pub (or similar)

We will always take a view on the weather. I don’t believe in ‘bad’ weather, but there are certainly times when being outside is not appealing, or safe - in the extreme heat, or storms, high wind etc. On these occasions we will agree either to reschedule when the weather is better, r we can take our session inside, somewhere with a view of nature perhaps. That said, a bit of rain shouldn’t stop us!

Not at all, though obviously it would help if you like being outside, and/or want to learn to like being outdoors! My enthusiasm will more than make-up for any lack of knowledge you may have!!

Yes - you can pay in monthly instalments. We can discuss this when we decide how long we want to work together.

This is a really informal conversation we have, ideally with a cuppa in hand, where I will ask you a bit about what you are experiencing, and what yo hope to achieve, so I can get a sense of whether I can help, and what would be the right way for me to help. It is also your opportunity to get to know me a bit better so you can understand more about what Ido and how I work, and whether you feel I am the right person to help you. There is absolutely no obligation to sign-up to anything, or to take things further simply by having the call (though obviously if I feel we are a good fit, I am likely to invite you to work with me!)).

This comes down to where you live, the time of year, what time of day we agree we will meet, and also how comfortable you are being in nature. We will never be in ‘the wilderness’ but some of the places I work in are more cultivated than others, shall we say, and we may decide a cafe, or even a pub, is what is needed!

I have a degree in Psychology, a Masters Degree in Occupational & Organisational Psychology, I am a Certified Coach, an Associate Member of the International Society for Coaching Pschologists, a Member of the British Psychological Society and a trained mediator. I regularly engage in CPD. I have worked with a range of clients with different life experiences, work/life issues, needs and desires, but they all have in common a drive to make the most of life, and to find ways to intentionally enjoy life more and to transform their experience of midlife. I have both corporate experience (as an HR Manager) and understand life as a self-employed ‘solopreneur’/freelance psychologist, so I ‘get’ the challenges of work-life balance from a wide range of perspectives!! I also have a tonne of ’life’ experience and resultant wisdom to share!