Coaching
- Who I work with
Headteachers and senior leaders who are:
- Experiencing loss or significant personal change
- Feeling stuck, depleted or overwhelmed despite being highly capable
- Holding emotional pain privately because their role requires composure
- Navigating complexity or transition in their professional life
- Aware that something needs to shift to lead sustainably
- Open to reflection, new perspectives and meaningful change
- What coaching can offer
- The chance to process what you’re carrying
- Clarity about what matters now
- Support in managing uncertainty and emotional overwhelm
- A renewed sense of steadiness and agency
- A confidential, non‑judgemental space
- Support in finding a way forward that feels grounded, sustainable and true to who you are now
- Help in thinking through decisions or challenges with confidence
- How coaching works
My approach is holistic, relational and grounded in professional coaching practice. I draw on accredited coaching training (ICF, ACC pathway), psychologically informed approaches including Transactional Analysis (TA), and extensive experience of leading in challenging circumstances.
Sessions are shaped by what you need in the moment. Some may feel spacious and reflective; others more focused and practical. I hold the structure so you can focus on what matters.
Coaching sessions are usually held online via TEAMS, or in person by agreement. Sessions are typically 60 minutes.
Confidentiality is central to this work. I adhere to the ICF Coaching Code of Conduct and would only break confidentiality in exceptional circumstances, such as risk of harm or legal requirement.
You do not need to arrive with everything figured out.
Bring yourself as you are.
- Frequently asked questions
1. What kind of leaders do you work with?
I work with headteachers and senior leaders in education who hold a great deal of responsibility for others – those who are visible, accountable, and often carrying more internally than they show externally. What matters most is not just your role, but the experience of holding leadership while navigating what is happening beneath the surface. Leadership in education can feel isolating at times. You may be managing constant demands, decision-making and care for others, while also trying to make sense of your own internal experience. If you are carrying responsibility and looking for space to pause, reflect and think clearly, this work offers that opportunity.
2. How is coaching with you different from counselling or therapy?
Coaching focuses on your present experience and the future you want to move towards. Counselling and therapy explore emotional patterns, past experiences and deeper psychological processes. My coaching is relational and reflective, but it is not therapy. If something arises that would be better held in a therapeutic space, I will name that gently and clearly, and we can talk about the best next step for you.
3. What can I expect from our sessions?
Sessions are calm, spacious and grounded. You can expect attuned listening, thoughtful questions and a steady presence. We slow things down so you can hear yourself more clearly, make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward that feels aligned and sustainable.
4. Do I need to have experienced loss to work with you?
No. While my own experience of loss shapes the depth and sensitivity of my work, I support leaders navigating all kinds of change, pressure and transition. You don’t need to be in a particular moment to benefit from coaching — you simply need to be curious about what’s happening within you.
5. How do I know if we're the right fit?
The best way to know is through a conversation. Coaching is relational, and the connection between us matters. In a ‘discovery call’, you’ll get a sense of my presence and approach, and we can explore what you’re looking for. There’s no pressure – it’s simply a chance to see whether working together feels right.
6. How do you maintain confidentiality?
Confidentiality is central to my practice. Nothing you share is discussed outside our sessions, unless there is a legal or safeguarding requirement to do so. As a trainee psychotherapist and practising coach, I also work within professional ethical frameworks that place your privacy and trust at the heart of my work.
7. What is your coaching style?
My style is calm and grounded. I listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions and create a space where you can be honest without judgement. I don’t rush to solutions – instead, we explore what’s happening with clarity and compassion, so you can move forward in a way that feels true to you.
8. How long do people usually work with you?
It varies. Some people work with me for a short, focused period around a particular transition. Others choose to work together over a longer stretch as part of their ongoing leadership support. We’ll talk about what feels right for you.
