Why come and see me?
Why not?! I will be supportive and honest, whilst challenging and will hold you accountable so that you can gain the most from our time together.
About me
Brief story, qualifications and fun facts!
I have always had a passion for health and fitness. I have a degree in Sport and Fitness Science and worked within the leisure industry for many years, working in numerous fitness and management roles. After leaving to travel the world I returned and set up my own business as a painter and decorator. I went from managing a team of seventy to working on my own, a vastly different role but I loved it.
In September 2019 I decided to re-train and embarked on two years of counselling training, a certificate in art therapy and ultimately a further year to qualify as a life coach. Once qualifying I started working as a life coach, mentor and a wellbeing (SEMH) teacher at a local secondary school. I also work as a gym instructor at a secondary school for those with anxiety, ADHD, Autism and other mental health diagnoses.
Ultimately I enjoy helping others and making a difference. I do a lot of fundraising and charity work.
I continue to keep fit and enjoy the pressures of juggling family life, work and everything life throws at me, seizing opportunities whenever I can.
Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions at all, I am here to help.
Qualifications
I hold numerous coaching, fitness and mental health qualifications and am continually working on my professional development, I regularly attend short courses and training associated with coaching. I am currently studying for an A level in psychology.
Due to working in two schools I am up to date with my safeguard training as well as other topics such as FGM, Prevent Duty and behaviour training.
I hold comprehensive insurance.
Qualifications and training relating specifically to children and young people:
Safeguarding training
Youth Mental Health First Aider (mhfaengland.org)
Children and Young People's Mental Health Level 2
Overcoming anxiety and fear
ADHD Awareness training
My Teen Brain
Adolescent self-esteem workshop
Supporting adolescence with sleep difficulties workshop
(I hold an Enhanced DBS check)
Coaching Academy: Certificate in wellbeing coaching
CPCAB Diploma Life Coaching (see tab below for an explanation of the course)
Centre for Coaching: Primary certificate in health and wellbeing cognitive behavioural coaching
CPCAB Level 3 Counselling
CPCAB Level 2 Counselling
First Aid at Work
University of Hertfordshire certificate in art therapy
Counselling Tutor certificate in online and telephone counselling (80 hours training)
Bsc (Hons) Sport and Fitness Science
YMCA Fitness Instructor
YMCA Personal Trainer
5 random facts about me!
1 – I used to be petrified of dogs, I now have a dog!
2 – I asked my husband to marry me!
3 – I can’t bear walnuts!
4 – I couldn’t find an art and craft group for my son to attend so I set up my own group!
5 – I don’t dye my hair, I don’t wear make up, I am me!