My approach is shaped by many years working in NHS primary care.

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In my clinical role, I often saw the same people year after year for their annual reviews. I would offer thoughtful, evidence-based advice, yet often saw little change in people’s day-to-day lives. Over time, this left me with a growing sense that there must be a better way to support people to improve their health and wellbeing.

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This led me to train as a health coach through an ICF-accredited programme and gain accreditation with the UKIHCA.

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Following my coaching training, I continued working within the NHS solely as a health coach, where I have supported both patients and healthcare staff.

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Through this experience I have seen first-hand how difficult it can be for people to prioritise their health and wellbeing while managing the demands of everyday life. I also know that meaningful change rarely comes from quick fixes or generic advice.

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I have also trained as a health coaching supervisor through a PCI-accredited course and now provide supervision for other health coaches, offering a reflective and supportive space for practitioners to develop their practice and navigate the complexities of their work.

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Aside from health coaching, I've had a squiggly career - including as a veterinary nurse and a baby massage teacher - fitting work around family life. I have two sons, both keen triathletes and glider pilots, but there the similarities end! Juggling working life, supporting parents and raising small (now big) people at a distance from day-to-day family support, making career shifts, experiencing redundancy (both me and my husband) while still trying to take care of my health and wellbeing gives me a plethora of lived-experiences related to many of the challenges my clients seek support with.

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I am a UK Athletics Run Leader, Coach Coordinator and Mental Health Champion for my local triathlon club. I'm also a Mental Health First Aider.