My interest in coaching was sparked when I became a programme manager for a UK government funded mentoring and coaching organisation called Chance UK, 6 years ago. Here, I trained extensively in Solution Focused Brief Therapy at the Brief Therapy Practice in London. I became increasingly aware of the immense benefits of coaching people towards their preferred futures, rather than focussing on past issues or causes.

Based on this experience, I decided against pursuing my original goal of becoming a psychotherapist and instead set up my own coaching practice for women. Since its inception in 2001 WLC has grown primarily through word of mouth.

For me, becoming a life coach is a natural culmination of the years of studying, professional experience, reading and self development I have done to date. My coaching is guided by a commitment to living with integrity, self awareness and creativity. I am particularly passionate about helping other women find work that reflects their purpose and passion in life.

Qualifications

Bachelor Social Science, Social Work Honours 1991

Bachelor of Social Science, Psychology Honours, Cum Laude 1994

Work Experience

Children's Social Worker for St Theresa's Children's Home, South Africa

Counselling Social Worker for Epilepsy Foundation, South Africa

Child Protection Social Worker for Camden Social Services, London

Programme Manager for Chance UK, London

Personal Coach for Women's Life Coach, South Africa and UK

Freelance Magazine Writer, South Africa and UK

Interests

Travel: I have travelled extensively. To read more about my experiences, you can access my travel website here

Journaling: I have kept a journal for many years and often integrate journal exercises into my coaching. I am particularly inspired by the ideas of Julia Cameron in 'The Artists Way'.

Freelance writing: I write for magazines on a freelance basis and have been published in a number of women's, health, parenting and work magazines.

Communal Living: I believe that there are major benefits to be gained from living communally: shared resources, on-tap child care, less isolation and opportunities to live simply and less expensively. Although my husband and I do not live communally at present it is a shared goal.

For further information, or to arrange a complimentary coaching call, then feel free to contact me here or by telephone on + 44 (0) 1225 314 694.

You can read some of my latest testimonials here