what’s going on here?

I am a coach, artist, writer and facilitator who specialises in helping my clients slow down and become more fully aware of the present moment and what else is going on beneath the surface of our conscious interactions.

I offer my clients a time/space to connect more deeply with what is important to them and bring an awareness to the tiny, everyday quandaries as well as the big existential patterns that inform/impact/influence how we think and behave.

I believe in the importance of working beyond ideas of right/wrong and good/bad and instead am interested in helping clients better understand patterns of thought and behaviour and where they come from in order to help them have access to more choice.

I find that words aren’t always enough and I invite my clients to join me in experimenting with movement, body work, breathing, walking, writing and mark making to help deepen their awareness.

I hold a degree in Psychology, a masters degree in Gender Studies and I’m an experienced practitioner of Nonviolent Communication; all of which inform my coaching practice. I hold a coaching qualification in Coaching for Leadership, Psychodynamic Approaches with The Tavistock Institute and I bring a psychodynamic lens to my work.

For the past 7 years I have been involved in running RISE Beyond, a small consultant community which focuses on group dynamics and how we can support clients to have better quality conversations and work better together. I also co-founded PlayScapes, particularly working with power, difference, inclusion and exclusion. Other influences on my work are practices in mindfulness, improvisation, drama and clowning.

What it’s like to work with me…

• You will experience care and compassion throughout our work together
• At times things will not feel straightforward or easy. There might be moments we experience as confusing or challenging which we will work with together as part of the process
• We will try out different things together – making marks, walking, breathing, pausing, talking
• We can work together towards goals but will generally find other points of challenge and interest along the way
• I will regularly check how things are working for you. I am up for hearing what works/doesn’t work for you and us adapting as required.

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