Frequently Asked Questions

This is actually a very difficult question to answer, as there is a complex relationship between the two with a number of overlaps.

Coaching tends to be quite practical; for example, even when topics like childhood come up, this is often used to understand the present, and inform actions that clients may wish to take.

I am a Coaching Psychologist, and maintain my ethical and professional boundaries by operating within my area of expertise and do not offer therapy or counselling.

Coaching is a broad and adaptable tool, which can be used on a wide variety of topics. A range of common topics which arise in the work I do include: what do I want from my life, work-life balance, boundary management, time management, neurodiversity, self-advocacy, managing change, communication, identity and confidence.

My coaching approach is very client-centred and fluid. I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can be their uncensored selves. Through discussing and exploring challenges, the conversation flows to spaces where we uncover root causes of issues and work together to experiment with ways forward. Sessions have been described as natural and flowing, and as going where they need to go, with whatever is most important to the client at the time.

I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space where my clients can bring their authentic selves as a foundation to honest and effective coaching conversations.

I collaborate and co-create with my clients, empowering them to make the changes they want, and accept the things in life that we cannot change.

As a coaching psychologist my approach draws on a range of evidence-based practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, Humanism and Positive Psychology. These approaches are all about enabling people to live their best lives.

I tend to offer 60 minute sessions, but I am happy to offer 90- or 120- minute sessions if they are better for you. Frequency is often fortnightly to enable time between sessions for reflection and experimentation and not lose momentum, but again, can be directed by client needs. Coaching is intended to be a short-term intervention, but the number of sessions will be determined by client needs and what you want to work on. For some people, this may be 4 sessions, whereas for others it might be 10 or more.

Absolutely! I am a late-diagnosed ADHDer myself, have a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodiversity, and work with a lot of neurodivergent clients. Neurodiversity can be a topic for coaching, or part of the identity you bring. You do not need a diagnosis to explore psychoeducation and neurodiversity within our coaching sessions. I do also work with neurotypical clients!