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About

There can be so much conflicting advice and even judgement when it comes to parenting. It can feel overwhelming and even lonely. I want this to change, I want parents to feel supported, heard and empowered.I’m used to working closely with parents, I’ve seen hands-on the challenges that come with parenting, but I also know how to support families in getting them from surviving to thriving! I provide you with understanding and bespoke tailored support for your families unique needs with building connection being at the forefront of everything I do.

Approach

I help parents develop strategies to build connection, cooperation, confidence, emotional intelligence, resilience, all to name a few! We explore the nitty-gritty of child development and learn about what it is that your children need from you.I will help you manage your child emotions, formulate good rules and respond to unwanted behaviour positively without damaging your child’s self-esteem.My approach is extremely positive and has a keen focus on setting your kids up for the future in nurturing the right skills in them whilst supporting you in your parenting style, making you feeling confident and empowered.

Experience

I have a BA Hons in Early childhood studies, and most recently I have become a certified parent educator and completed the ‘simplicity parenting’ care professionals course. All my training supports my aim in providing parents with the skills and support they deserve. It is my work with families over the last 12 years, that has made me only too aware of the parenting predicaments that all parents face.Working as a nanny has provided an in depth insight into the support that parents need as well as of course the challenges that children face. I believe the support that we can give to children at home is invaluable in setting them up for success for the future not to mention their day to day lives- Happy kids happy parents and visa versa!

My Approach

In my work, I use a combination of talking and integrative embodied therapies through breathing exercises, mindfulness and other creative modalities. My approach is tailored to your needs in a supportive and congruent way.

Why work with me

Besides my commitment and perseverance, I know personally what it’s like to be in a dark place and how opening up in therapy can really help. Through therapy I reconnected with myself and learned how to connect with others in a healthy way. Based on my personal experience, I believe that the therapeutic relationship developed between the client and therapist has deep restorative effects.

I trust that through counselling one can find support, a safe space to process feelings, an invitation to challenge thoughts and perspectives, increased self-awareness and ultimately emotional resilience.

About

As a mother of 2 grown up girls and a grandparent with 2 granddaughters, I know parenting can be fun and rewarding, but also exhausting, tough and challenging at times. There are so many opinions and judgements out there that it can be easy to doubt your own instincts and how you want to parent. Expectations are high – we feel we should know better, do better and be better parents for our children.I have worked with parents and families for over 30 years. This has enabled me to gain a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience, which in turn enables me to provide a flexible, practical approach to parenting that is individual and family centred.

Approach

Children’s behaviour can be challenging and working out the best way forward can be tough. However, by working through what is actually going on for your child, underneath the behaviour, enables the right strategies to be put in place, rather than a one size fits all approach.There may be behaviour you want to understand better, life events that are causing stress, sadness or anxiety, situations you want to handle differently or even change completely. By having space to think about your child, a deeper understanding of their behaviour will be achieved leading to improved relationships and a calmer family life.Putting changes in place can be difficult, but with guidance, encouragement and support you will be able to understand your child better, have an improved relationship with them and be able to use a ‘tool kit’ of strategies that adapt and work for you.

Experience

I worked for the NHS as an experienced parenting and family practitioner, as part of a behavioural support team and worked closely with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), receiving high level clinical supervision. I am also a qualified integral counsellor.I have completed many evidence-based training programmes including Parenting Positively, Parent Partnership training, Positive Parenting accreditation to deliver Time Out for Parents, Millpond Sleep Training, The Solihull Approach, HENRY and the TEACCH approach in collaboration with the National Autistic Society all of which I use in my daily practice.

About

I help parents who are feeling exhausted and at the end of their tether, and want to feel more confident in helping their child sleep well.  Every day, I hear from parents who have been bombarded with advice from friends and family, in books and online. Sleep is a highly opinionated subject. Advice is often conflicting, and lots of it is based on myth.

The overwhelm that comes with trying to filter through the advice can be huge, especially when you are sleep deprived and struggling to get through day to day. When you see your friends babies seemingly sleeping well, it can feel demoralising, especially if the strategies that worked for them haven’t worked for you.

I’m here to help. I’m a Holistic Sleep coach with 10 years of experience in supporting sleep deprived families. I can help you solve your child’s sleep puzzle piece by piece, helping them become the best sleeper they can be. If you’re ready for better sleep, you can get started today.  Book your 45 minute appointment and let’s work together to help you and your family finally get the sleep you need.

Approach

I help families take a stepped approach to improving sleep, so that the sleep coaching journey is stress free and manageable. Often, we’ll start with some quick wins to optimise sleep. When the right steps are in place, small changes can bring big improvements! Sometimes this is enough to help parents get to a place where sleep feels far more manageable. However, lots of parents are naturally keen to keep the momentum going, so from here, we can start tackling some of the bigger sleep challenges you may be facing. Again though, we can take a stepped approach to this, making a few changes at a time, seeing how the child responds.

Experience

I have worked as a Children’s sleep coach for over 10 years, having previously been a Night Nanny and Ofsted registered Child Minder.  I am an accredited Holistic Sleep Coach, and have also undertaken courses with MNT and with The Children’s sleep Charity. I have a wide range of experience, particularly in helping parents to improve sleep as they return to work at the end of parental leave. I am also experienced in supporting children with allergies, reflux, complex needs, ASD, Down’s syndrome, adoptive and foster families, and bereaved families.

In particular, I am able to help with:

• Helping parents create an evening routine that makes bedtimes an enjoyable part of the day.
• Creating bedtime routines that make bedtime quick and easy
• Supporting parents who wish to reduce night feeds
• Helping parents introduce alternative settling methods
• Reducing night waking
• Using gentle methods to help children learn to settle more independently
• Naps – helping parents establish a predictable and flexible nap routine
• Naps – working from contact/pram naps to cot naps
• Solving early rising
• Navigating through sleep regressions
• Supporting babies who have sleep issues caused by reflux
• Supporting families who wish to transition from co-sleeping
• Supporting parents who are interested in using Montessori sleep methods
• Helping families where only one parent has traditionally done bedtime, to work towards the other parent being able to be equally involved (especially where children have traditionally breastfed to sleep at bedtime)

After speaking with me, parents often talk about how much better they feel – they feel both more confident in how they can help their child sleep well, and more hopeful about the future.

I am a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, The Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, The British Sleep Society and The Holistic Sleep Programme.

Testimonial

“Louise is amazing! She’s helped us get our 9 month old daughter from bed sharing and still waking every hour through the night, to sleeping 10 hours straight in less than a week.Her methods are gentle, something that really mattered to us. Louise herself is lovely to work with and we didn’t feel judged in any way. I feel like we finally found the sensible middle way between harsh sleep training and resigning ourselves to not sleeping for a long time to come. I’m returning to work in a week and Louise’s help has lifted a weight from my mind. I only wish we had contacted Louise a couple of months sooner so I’d been less tired for the last couple of months of my mat leave!”

About

I am a qualified Level 7 ILM Executive Coach, ILM Certified Coach Supervisor and Accredited Financial Coach and have been fortunate to have worked across a variety of industries. Working in London’s financial services sector, I have supported both individual executives in the development of their careers, and organisations in the building of effective teams. Further to this, I have a strong background in the education sector both as a secondary school Head of Department, leading and coaching teams in their professional development, and as an external coach working with other senior leaders.

Most recently, I have been working with a wide range of people on improving their own Financial Wellbeing. I am passionate about working with individuals who find managing their finances challenging. For these people the thought of talking about their finances can alone be stressful! I have been there myself after growing up in a world where discussing money was “rude”. I know that part of the battle might be calculating the numbers, but much of it is a mindset that holds people back from feeling confident and in control of their finances. This is where I can help people feel more comfortable with the uncomfortable topic of finances.

Outside of the office you would find me running in circles after my dog or two young children, cycling around the country lanes of Berkshire or following my sporting passions of cricket and rugby.

Approach

When I work with parents with young families, our conversations are focused on being person centred but also looking at the big picture of balance between having a rewarding career and trying to achieve a healthy family life. I aim to work on exploring the root causes of any issues associated with this balance, not the surface level symptoms. To do this, I build a safe space for each person where they feel they can talk openly about what they want to develop. Within this environment, I will ask questions that challenge thinking and provide opportunities to reflect on someone’s own words and life. Importantly I ensure that each person feels like they have some clear goals to work towards and some concrete actions they will take forward that will help with their balance at home and work. Many of the benefits of this include:

• Greater enjoyment of life (in and outside of work)
• Less time feeling guilty for the time spent at work or with family
• More opportunities to relax
• Increased feeling of control
• Improved level of peace
• Opportunity to gain some perspective
• Chance to create time for themselves and family
• Building stronger relationships
• Improving moods
• Better sleep

Experience

• 100+ hours coaching practice with diverse clients;
• Academic and commercial background;
• Ethical, confidential, person-centred coaching practice based on strong values of equality, diversity & representation;
• Relationship & partnership development experience with a wide network of contacts;
• Confident presentation and workshop facilitating skills;
• Highly personable and persuasive communicator

What started out as helping family and friends using the cashflow modelling skills learned as an investment banker grew to gaining the globally-recognised CFP™ designation to deal with complex financial planning. She believes that while practical strategies are useful, what may be even more important is figuring out the purpose our wealth serves and overcoming some of our own unhelpful behaviours, attitudes and assumptions that might get in our way.

About

During my career in banking, I became acutely aware of the difference between the level of expertise and individual attention that high net worth individuals can access, and the rest of us. I decided to become the person who would address that gap for my clients, gaining the globally-recognised Certified Financial Planner™ designation in the process. But while financial planning strategies might be sufficient when maintaining and growing existing wealth, at the start of our wealth journey we also need to shift our internal money mindset (attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours) in order to implement these strategies.

Now I help people like myself, my family and friends to build and maintain wealth on their own terms: efficiently growing their resources to give meaning and happiness in life, free from worrying about how long it will all last. Money becomes not an end in itself, but one of many resources we use to attain and maintain our best lives.

Approach

I break down the complex world of personal finance: interweaving financial coaching (to educate and motivate) with financial planning (to organise and strategise). In our relationship I bring the knowledge of how finances work and the various solutions available out there for you. You are the expert in yourself, your life, your circumstances, dreams and goals – and ultimately, what works for you.

We bring our respective expertise together to jointly plan for success by:

• Exploring and analysing what your unique idea of a prosperous lifestyle looks like
• Understanding your current circumstances, needs, concerns and behaviours; and how to improve them towards your purpose
• Using cashflow modelling to map out the concrete steps you can take to achieve your goals, while assessing and mitigating the impact of possible life-changing events
• Motivating, encouraging and keeping you accountable for taking the actions that will make and keep you wealthy
• Reviewing and updating the plan as life, circumstances, and priorities change.
• Every client is unique, so their reasons for engagement and key takeaways also vary.
• Some common client outcomes include:
• Increased confidence in their financial knowledge and ability to make sound financial decisions
• Progressively reduced stress about money
• Increased ability to withstand financial shocks
• Feeling “on track” towards an exciting vision of their future
• Peace of mind that loved ones are taken care of
• Specific goals, such as debt reduction, getting on the property ladder

Experience

11+ years’ experience across global banking (investment-, corporate- and private banking in London, Seoul, and Johannesburg) and financial advice Certified Financial Planner™ designation: globally recognised as the gold standard for financial planning professionals Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) – MSCI designation.
Membership of the Association for Coaching

About

I’m a working mum of 2, with a 12 year old boy and a 10 year old girl, so I’m acutely aware of how hard it can be to juggle work and home commitments. At its best, family life can be a joy – filled with laughter and love – but let’s be honest, it’s not always fun. It can be mundane, exhausting and challenging.So often you feel like you’re not being the parent you want to be or the professional you want to be. Often you can feel like you’re falling short on both. Just when you think you’ve finally cracked it, understand your child, and feel confident in your parenting – suddenly something changes and you feel like you’re doing it all wrong again.My work with parents is all about helping them to develop strategies that will build confidence, reduce stress, and bring a little more of that elusive joy element back into family life. I love supporting parents to understand children’s behaviour, work out how they want to parent and what changes would work for their child, so that they can enjoy being together as a family and feel confident in their parenting.

Approach

No parent is the same and each child is a complete individual, so it is always really important to work together to understand the behaviour and get to know what will work for you and your children. My approach is carefully tailored to the needs, preferences and circumstances of each family who chooses to work with me. One size does not fit all, and I would work with you to understand what is going on and how best to support you.My 20 years’ experience supporting families has given me a range of approaches to draw on, not to mention 12 as a parent! At the heart of all these approaches is a focus on understanding what is behind the difficulties that parents are facing. Every child can be challenging at times, for a whole host of reasons. Life is busy and in the moment we often react quickly and instinctively, and not necessarily how we hoped we would. If you choose to work with me, you’ll have the time and space to think through what is happening for you and your child. You’ll have the opportunity to understand and unpick challenges, develop and test new strategies to identify what works for you and your situation. You might find, for example, that you develop alternative ways of responding to your child so that you are able to reduce a difficult behaviour over time, or preempt it from happening in the first place. place.

Experience

I am an experienced parenting practitioner and social worker, working within the field for over 20 years. I am an accredited Parenting Positively practitioner and hold a Diploma (DipSW) and a Masters in Social Work.I have completed additional training on a wide range of subjects including working with challenging behaviour, Autism, additional needs, sensory processing, conflict resolution and solution focused practice. Prior to becoming a private parent coach, I worked within frontline social care and managed a Family Support Team. I also worked in a behavioural support team, working closely with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) supporting families where children exhibited extreme challenging behaviour and/or had additional needs.

About

As mum to three boys, I understand, from personal experience, the challenges of raising children, running a business and finding time for yourself for that all important self-care.“Nothing brings me more pleasure than when a parent, who has tried everything else and doesn’t know which way to turn, says ‘I can finally see how he sees the world’.I have been working with families and professionals for over ten years and have found that every parent wants to feel supported and to know that they are not alone. I know first-hand what it is like to feel different; to feel out of control and helpless. I do my utmost to ensure parents, carers and professionals won’t feel that way when they work with me.

Approach

All children at some point can present with behaviours that feel difficult to manage. As parents, it is our job to look at the behaviour and interpret what may be causing it. It could be due to anxiety, bereavement, confusion or behaviour relating from a diagnosis. Working in a collaborative manner to help you understand where the behaviour comes from, I will work with you, to help you understand your child’s world and implement strategies suited to your family.

Experience

I am a qualified Counsellor and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.I am an accredited Incredible Years and Triple P Teen facilitator, whilst also being trained in a variety of other parenting programmes.I have also completed a variety of professional development trainings on Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing.

About Me

Although my approach is drawn from several different theoretical perspectives which are Existential, Humanistic, with Person-centred theory as its foundation. I deeply believe that the quality of our relationship is key to progress. I meet you as an individual with your unique way of experiencing the world and your troubles and seek to gain insight into how you experience your confusion, worry, discomfort, distress, or whatever it is that brings you to therapy.

The first session comprises an assessment to hear your story, get a sense of who you are and give you the opportunity to meet me, learn about my approach in order to decide whether you would like to engage with therapy and whether I am the right counsellor for you.

Practice

I am an integrative Relational counsellor, which means I combine a variety of therapeutic approaches (Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy) so that as we work together, I can adapt to your needs.

About

I’ve worked with numerous parents in schools, a children’s centre, and addiction rehab and through private practice across London and Kent and currently solely online. I’ve also worked with issues that new parents and couples face from conception to supporting parents with older children. As a parent myself, I can empathise with the journey, experiences and situations that life can throw at us as human beings. I hold no judgments on behaviour that can be created from our experiences. I am passionate about growth as a therapist and person – we are learning every day. When I am not working, you may find me undertaking continuing professional development (CPD) if I’m not exercising or spending quality time with family and friends. I thrive on my passion for the therapeutic process, working with diversity and unconditional respect. I know how our overall health is vital to wellbeing and have a passion in healthy eating (for the gut, energy and mental wellbeing), exercise, communication and purpose. Before becoming a therapist, I had an extensive career working in creative arts and for an international media corporation liaising with people at all levels, interviewing and dealing with sensitive situations. My previous art qualification in conjunction with a Diploma in Performing Arts has also been a beneficial addition in creative therapy.

Approach

I work collaboratively with you to discover which way of working suits your current needs. Within the confidential space, you can feel able to explore your difficulties in-depth and begin to increase your self-understanding in order to bring change through counselling. I was trained as a humanistic counsellor. This means that I’m non-judgmental and the core of my practice is that I provide a friendly, down-to-earth and safe space. I provide empathy and unconditional acceptance. There are various humanistic theories I draw on. I integrate knowledge of various other approaches to help reduce your psychological distress and enhance well-being. I’m able to bring in elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis and mindfulness in a client-centred way. What matters to me is the client-counsellor relationship; many studies show that the counselling relationship is a major factor in the client’s therapeutic growth. I have experience working with people in recovery from addiction and also new parents before working in private practice.

Experience

I work with young people, adults, and older adults across a range of issues that arise in counselling. I have experience working with a wide range of issues such as; anxiety, prenatal fears, postnatal depression & depression, relationship issues (including polyamorous relationships), PTSD, depression, bariatric surgery, eating disorders, substance misuse and addictions, self-harm, low self-esteem and confidence. Also, sexual, psychological and physical abuse, flashbacks, trauma, dissociation, loss and bereavement, personality disorders, neurodiverse conditions and lack of meaning and purpose.

About

I am a qualified coach and an Accredited breakup and divorce coach practitioner.Before I started my coaching business, I worked in large multi-national companies in senior roles within both finance and procurement. However, the part of my job that I loved was always coaching and developing my teams.I went through my own divorce whilst I was working in the corporate world. I know how difficult it is to concentrate on work and maintain your performance during this traumatic time.I now work with my clients to support them with the emotional and practical challenges of their breakup so that they can move on and bring joy back into their life again.When I’m not coaching, I love to travel. My passion is wildlife photography and I’ve been lucky enough to travel all over the world with my hobby.

Approach

My aim is to give you the tools and techniques to help you cope with your breakup on an everyday basis.I’m known for my caring, empathetic and non-judgemental approach. I provide a confidential, relaxed space where we can explore your challenges and together work out some strategies to help you move forward. After each session you will go away with an action plan of small steps you can take to help you make progress.All the sessions are tailored to exactly what you need, but some of the areas we might explore are:– letting go of the past– managing all the negative emotions such as heartbreak, anger and betrayal which are inevitable during this time– Re-building your confidence, resilience and self-esteem– Rediscovering who you are outside of your relationship– Gaining clarity on your future and bringing joy back into your life.It’s my mission to help you realise that you can still have an amazing future even though it’s different to what you had originally planned.We spend our first session exploring your story so we can identify which areas we need to focus on for you to get the most benefit.

Experience

I am a qualified personal and business coach and accredited by the International Coaching Federation.I am also an Accredited Breakup and divorce coach practitioner and a senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists body.I am currently studying for my Post Graduate Certificate in Personal and Business Coaching.I love learning and I’m always looking to take part in continuing professional education so that I can provide more value to my clients.For the last year I have been focusing solely on breakup and divorce coaching, supporting my clients through the second most traumatic life event they can experience – second only to the death of a loved one. I know from personal experience how challenging this time is. I support and guide you through the process so that not only do you learn to cope but thrive in this new chapter of your life.

About

After decades of creating projects, managing and expanding a mental health agency to reach its full potential, I recognised there was no better feeling than supporting a person to regain their self-acceptance and pride.

Approach

Working with clients in a humanistic way. Focusing on supporting others in their darkest moments and helping people be themselves and having the confidence to be proud of who they are.

Experience

Working with clients across all gender groups with varying abilities and disabilities, and a range of emotional and psychological needs, focused on working in the specialised area of supporting male victims to overcome their struggles with gender socialisation. work with different areas of trauma and passionate about supporting others.

About

I have had a 30-year career in the media & publishing industry where I have held senior management and leadership roles. I now work at the Royal Holloway University in a leadership role in the Organisational Development and Diversity team. It was my own experience of feeling ‘stuck’ that first led me to enlist the support of a coach, and having found the process transformational, I decided to train as a coach myself. I have since qualified as an Executive & Leadership Coach & Mentor (ILM Level 7), and I now combine my career with private client work, taking a particular interest in supporting my clients in their working life balance and wellbeing and supporting them to get ‘unstuck’ and realise their full potential and find more fulfilment at home, at work, with their family and in all areas of life. As well as having a demanding career, I am also a dad of two teenagers, and as such I’m acutely aware of the challenges of juggling the demands of work with family life.

Approach

My approach with clients is highly person-centred. I value each client as a unique individual and hold strong values in terms of equality, diversity, representation and inclusion. I also believe that you are your own best expert, and that my role as a coach is to support you in finding your own path – faster than you would alone – and to help empower you to walk it your way.In practice, this means that I work hard to create a safe, respectful space for you to talk honestly about your issues, be they personal or professional, and explore ways to overcome challenges so that you can move forward with a greater sense of clarity and purpose. I listen empathically, question meaningfully and will challenge appropriately as you work towards your own goals.My aim is to help you take stock and rediscover your own values and priorities, and to become aware of any negative patterns of behaviour or self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back. I encourage you to embrace positive strategies for change and growth, and I will work with you to find solutions and strive towards a greater sense of confidence, balance and wellbeing.

Experience

As a qualified ILM7 Executive & Leadership Coach & Mentor, I have worked with clients from varied backgrounds and professional levels, offering solution-focused coaching arising from a range of challenges and circumstances, including: redundancy, career change, stepping into leadership roles, setting up a new business, returning to work after a parental break, stress and anxiety, imposter syndrome, confidence and performance anxiety, work-life balance and recovering from burnout.I am a qualified Mental Health First-Aid Champion and have established and led corporate Wellbeing Networks, championing mental & emotional health in the workplace. I’m also a Parent Mentor, working alongside my employer’s Working Families Peer Group. In each capacity, I have found that coaching can be invaluable in helping people clarify their aspirations, crystallise their beliefs and make positive changes that lead to happier, healthier, more successful ways of being.

About

Specialising in professional development Charlotte enables her clients to move forward in their careers by unlocking their full potential so that they can achieve their goals and become their best self. Charlotte will support you to see through the negative stories that you tell yourself and eliminate any fears that are holding you back. Through the coaching process she will help you to realise your strengths and talents and arm you with tools that will allow for lasting transformation in both your work and personal life.A particular focus for me is returning to work after maternity leave. As a mum of two boys, I have experienced first hand the multitude of emotions felt when returning to work after maternity leave and understand that for many women navigating that first year back can be challenging. Battling hormones, loss of identity, confidence levels and the pull between work and home can be destabilising and may lead to parents leaving their job or not reaching their full potential, as they can’t quite traverse successfully through the initial year back.

Approach

There are certain points in our career when we find ourselves at a junction, not knowing whether we should continue to move straight on, try a new direction or take a break and just enjoy the scenery. It could be that the sheen on your once brilliant job has worn off and you need to find something else that lights that spark or you are feeling frustrated that the promotion you really want always seems just beyond your grasp. Perhaps a work challenge just seems a little too difficult to master and you just need to find a new angle to approach it from; or maybe you just need a bit of a confidence boost and need to work out a way to get your mojo back!As a coach I feel that the best way to work through these challenges and to really see change is to simply talk about it and help you to create a picture in your head of where you would like to be or who you would like to be. Once the destination is clear, as your coach, I will then support you in mapping out the path to get there. I do this by using The GROW model, which uses positive conversations to help you look at your current situation, identify any internal or external barriers that might be blocking you, such as old beliefs and mindsets. I then enable you to realign them so that you can then focus on the actions you are going to take to achieve your goal.

Experience

As an ICF accredited coach I have worked across a broad range of industries including entertainment, retail, charity, and finance. I’ve worked with prominent individuals and high level managers in all industries, helping to develop their talent and achieve the success they desire. Before becoming a coach, I worked for many years as a Radio and Events producer for the BBC, a role that very much had coaching at the heart of it. Nurturing, encouraging and empowering Radio and TV presenters and musicians to be their best.

About

My name is Emma and I am a holistic baby sleep consultant and founder of Help Baby Sleep. Like many sleep consultants, I discovered my passion through first-hand experience.Sleep did not come easily to my eldest child. In the process of learning all I could to help him, I realised that the science of sleep fascinated me. I am a firm believer that new parents can really be helped by being supported and educated about the physiology of our infant’s needs.Combining my previous years working as a nanny and my own personal experience, I went to on to study comprehensively. I have worked with hundreds of families to create the optimal environment and setting for sleep with good foundations laid for success for the whole family.I feel passionately about helping parents get the rest and downtime that they so desperately need when they have young children to look after. I strongly believe that parents hold the key to their children’s sleep needs and I work with families to give them the confidence and faith in themselves to meet these needs.

Approach

Using my extensive knowledge of sleep science and what is developmentally appropriate for your baby, I help identify patterns, behaviours and external factors that may be contributing to baby sleep problems. I will then work with you to develop a tailored plan including practical tools and techniques focused on improving sleep routines for your baby which will benefit the whole family.A gentle approach to baby sleep trainingAs a holistic coach, my approach is very gentle and supportive of the child. I believe in supporting the child to learn to sleep on their own whilst respecting their developmental needs and without using any methods involving “controlled crying” or “rapid return”.All babies are individualVery rarely is there only one reason why your little one won’t sleep. I always endeavour to find a bespoke plan for you and your family that takes into consideration the fact that your little one’s needs are not only physical but also psychological, emotional and relational.

Experience

As a firm believer in evidence-based sleep coaching, I have trained extensively and continue to invest in my knowledge and training every year.My training and qualifications include:The Holistic Sleep Coaching Programme.The MNT (Maternity Nurse Training)The IMPI (International Maternity and Parenting Institute)I am a member of the Association of Birth and Baby Professionals (ABBP) and the (International Association of Child Sleep Consultants (IACSC).My client testimonials demonstrate my dedication to helping the families I work with.“I have felt so supported since working with Emma. She takes a wonderful holistic approach to help conquer sleep issues. We have successfully night weaned and have our daughter sleeping in her cot after following Emma’s easy to follow plan. I just know without her we would not have come as far as we have! So grateful to the hard work Emma puts in to help families struggling. “S, Mum to F, 20 Months

About

As a certified infant sleep specialist, I have been trained to holistically look at a family’s entire circumstance in order to evaluate what methods and approaches would be best suited to solve your infants sleep problems. My extensive experience as a maternity nurse, night nanny, nanny and sleep consultant, enables me to advise and support to improve sleep with babies from birth, multiples, toddlers and children up to 5 years of age. If your little one isn’t settling at bedtime, frequently waking throughout the night, early rising, habitual reliance on rocking, pacing, feeding to sleep, co sleeping or dummy dependence. I can help you with all of these common issues and any circumstances that are no longer sustainable for you all.

Approach

My approach specialises in guidance through key elements that enable healthy babies, toddlers and children to sleep through the night.I firmly believe that teaching your child to learn the skill of falling asleep, and the ability to resettle is vital for the whole family’s wellbeing.My advice and care will always be sensitive to your individual needs and goals. I thrive on helping new parents gain confidence, get better sleep and structure to their life balance so that the family as a whole can function better and enjoy the process of parenting.Babies don’t come with a manual, but with my guidance and expertise, I can help you regain your nights, and enjoy what can often be a very daunting time.No matter what your night time issues are, my thoughtful solutions will help your baby sleeps properly at night and is happy and alert when awake during the day.

Experience

Combining 25 years of intensive and insightful experience, I can advise you on strategies that are specific to your families needs.There isn’t a parenting manual, but with my guidance and expertise, I can help you regain your nights, and enjoy what can often be a very daunting time.

About

I’ve helped over 1,000 individuals and families to achieve better sleep, so they can start their day feeling their best. I also feel passionately about the role that organisations can play in nurturing good sleep health among their workforce. My coaching draws on years of training and experience working across child and adult sleep issues, combining:

A holistic approach taking into account sleep/health history and all the factors that influence sleep quality and daily rhythms.
Clinically proven strategies that address negative thoughts and habitual behaviours, which reinforce or worsen sleep problems, and strengthen the association between our bed and successful sleep again.
Relaxation and sleep hygiene techniques that help mind and body transition from daytime activity to restorative sleep.

The changes we can achieve can be transformative – not just by improving your sleep quality or your child’s, but also by breaking the cycle of sleep-related anxiety or helping you to feel more energised, organised and in control of your life.

Approach

I can help you optimise your sleep patterns, overcome longer-term insomnia or resolve children’s sleep problems that are impacting family life. Together, we can develop a personalised and manageable sleep plan that will help you achieve your goals.Poor sleep does not need to be endured and I believe that we can all benefit from understanding our sleep needs better, to support feeling happy, healthy and productive in our waking hours.Sleep problems I can help you with include:

• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleep that feels non-restorative;
• Daytime fatigue;
• Night time anxiety or a busy mind when trying to sleep;
• Stress-management and winding down before bed;
• Sleep challenges related to pregnancy or menopause;
• Delayed sleep phase or early waking;
• Managing conditions that impact sleep quality, such as restless legs, snoring, sleep apnoea, nocturia, fibromyalgia, ADHD, nightmares and night terrors, GERD or teeth grinding;
• Nutrition for healthy sleep;
• Jet lag or difficulty sleeping away from home;
• Child and family sleep problems, such as late bedtimes, early rising, night waking/weaning or wanting parental presence to fall asleep.

Experience

I am uniquely placed to support adults with poor sleep, as well as tired, frustrated working mums and dads.I have certification with the Holistic Sleep Coach Program (OCN Level 6) and Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Program (IPHI). I am also certified to treat insomnia using a ground-breaking drug-free CBT-i program developed at Harvard Medical school.I have been practicing yoga for 17 years and teach breath-work, alongside other evidence-based behavioural and cognitive restructuring techniques. I have provided coaching for NHS staff, global companies and sports teams. I regularly host talks and workshops and have featured as a sleep expert in the national media.

• Understanding and Managing Anxiety
• Understanding and Managing Depression or Low Mood
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief and Loss
• Gender Violence
• Workplace Wellbeing
• Understanding Difference
• Understanding and Managing Stress
• Understanding and Managing Presenteeism and Absenteeism in the Workplace
• Leadership/Managerial Training
• Performance Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Integrative Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Attachment and Trauma.

About

I’m a senior women’s health nurse specialising in the areas of fertility and menopause. I have worked in the area since 2007, spending over 6 years at a top IVF Clinic before working independently. I am currently in the second year of my MSc in reproductive medicine.Passionate, enthusiastic and caring, I’m on a mission to share my fertility knowledge and experience with my patients as well as health care staff to provide support, educate and raise awareness. I have a special interest in menopause, low ovarian reserve, premature menopause and egg donation.I am a member of ESHRE and The British Menopause Society.

Approach

The menopause advice I give is individualised, aimed to improve your symptoms and quality of life.What I can offer:I will explain what is happening to your body during menopause.Explore how your life may be affected and make suggestions to manage your symptoms at work.Discuss your main physical and psychological symptoms and discuss how these can be improved.Consider your long term health during and after menopause and how to improve it.Dispel the myths on HRT, explaining risks and benefits of taking HRT.Explain which complementary therapies and lifestyle changes may help during menopause.Explore how working and personal relationships are affected and how these can be improved.

Experience

I have worked in the area since 2007, spending over 6 years at a top IVF Clinic before working independently. I am currently in the second year of my MSc in reproductive medicine.I have a special interest in menopause, low ovarian reserve, premature menopause and egg donation.I am a member of ESHRE and the british menopause society.

About

I have experience working with a wide range of issues and if you are looking for an older male to discuss and address whatever is going on for you then I’m your man. Perhaps you want to replicate a relationship from the past (father, grandfather, brother) that was useful and is no longer available or perhaps its just something that you feel more comfortable discussing with a man.

Approach

My approach is based on the Person Centred Approach – you are the expert on you and your own inner world. I am practiced in holding the space for you to explore your feelings while in a safe and confidential environment. I also use Solution Focused therapy where we focus on the future you want, how that looks and how to identify the small steps to get you from here to there.

Experience

I qualified as a therapist in 2011 and spent several years working for Cruse, the bereavement charity. Now working in private practice I work with adults seeking help with a wide range of problems including anger management, bereavement, suicidal thoughts, work place issues, men’s issues and relationship difficulties. I also focus on life-stage challenges and the unexpected twists that come from being on a unique journey with no road map.

About

Hi, I’m Joanna and I am a Certified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist. My passion for wholesome, nutritious food and the impact it has on a person’s health and wellbeing is at the heart of my practice. I do not believe in diets and instead focus on educating the client to make better food and lifestyle choices that will be sustainable long term. Each person’s nutritional needs are different, what works for one person may not work for the next, therefore a personalised approach is key. I help people and their families reach their health goals, find their energy and vitality and discover their full health potential.

Having myself suffered for many years with digestive complaints, and finding that very few things helped I decided to see a naturopathic nutritionist and I have never looked back. I changed the way I ate and viewed food. I have two children and providing balanced nutrition for my family is of utmost importance. As a nutritional therapist my goal is to empower people to take control of their health and as a result reap the benefits.

Approach

I offer one to one 45-minute consultations focusing on your health goals. Prior to the initial consultation you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire as well as a two-day food diary. During the consultation we will discuss your health concerns and goals as well as analysing your food diary. I will explain how your current diet and lifestyle may be affecting your health and how we can make changes to meet your health goals. You will receive an individually prepared one-page plan that is easy to follow and achievable.

Experience

I am a certified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist. Having studied at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and Brighton I am a fully insured member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT) as well as being registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC).

I continue to attend lectures and seminars to develop my nutritional knowledge and keep up to date with the latest research.

• Areas of specialty:
• Children’s health
• Digestion
• Hormonal balance
• Fatigue/low energy levels
• Weight management
• Skin complaints
• Stress
• Memory and concentration
• Mood
• Immune support

About

Kat has worked around some amazing inspiring people who have helped shape her care and ethos. Kat fully believe that the family should be in the centre of the care. Kat wants families to feel they have been valued, listened to and received nothing but love and care.

Approach

Pregnancy and parenthood is one of life’s huge adventures and being supported by the right team is important. Kat’s incisive questioning helps to get to the bottom of what is truly at the heart of the matter.

Through years of experience she makes clients feel at ease as she creates a safe and confidential environment. Her intuition and adaptable approach allows her to tailor make each session to you as she supports you within the area that you would like to focus on.

Experience

Kat has grown as a mother and person over the years from studying child development and health and social care, working as a child minder and becoming an early years practitioner and setting up and running a home birth support group with a close friend.

Kat has also worked for many years under the love of a team of case loading midwives & Health care assistant (HCA) as a Maternity support worker (MSW- MAMA). They helped her learn a variety of skills from birth support to postnatal support, How to support feeding as well as clinal hands on skills and education. Furthermore Kat has provided families with KG Hypnobirthing and antenatal education classes. She has many years being a breastfeeding supporter and have a vast range of skills in feeding and neonatal behaviour and development. Most recently Kat has worked for the NHS within the community health visitor services as a nursery worker, offering weaning ,infant feeding, parenting & behaviour support and developmental reviews alongside other tasks.

About

I live in Chester, Cheshire with my husband and my three boys. Being the mother of three boys means we spend a lot of time outdoors!I enjoy keeping fit and healthy by playing netball, practising yoga and walking our three Labradors! I enjoy organising parenting events in the community and volunteer for The National Childbirth Trust (NCT), signing up local businesses as breastfeeding friendly. As a mother I understand that babies don’t come with a manual. Those early weeks can be especially challenging as you and your baby learn to navigate your way through your new life together. When I felt stressed or anxious that I was doing the best for my baby, someone once said to me ‘just remember, you are the centre of the universe to a tiny human you made from scratch. You are kind of a big deal!’ That gave me the confidence to trust my instincts and believe in myself.​Breastfeeding is such a wonderful gift… it calms, it nourishes and it builds relationships. If in doubt….offer the breast.

Approach

I work with families holistically and will support you on your journey from pregnancy to parenthood. I am there for the whole family and will work in partnership with you to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s a skill that you and your baby learn together and it can take some practice. With the right support you will achieve your goals.

The packages of support I provide include:

• Antenatal package
• The development of your unborn baby
• Changes for you and your partner
• Your health and wellbeing
• Practical tips for preparing for birth
• Infant feeding choices
• Preparing to breastfeed (including twins and multiples)
• Practical tips for caring for your baby
• Postnatal package
• Getting to know your baby
• How do you know breastfeeding is going well?Breastfeeding assessment and care planning
• Breastfeeding challenges
• Expressing and storage of breast milk
• Breastfeeding and returning to work or studyIntroducing solid food
• Allergies and intolerances
• Combination feeding
• Formula feeding (including responsive bottle feeding)Common feeding issues such as reflux, wind and colic.
• Weaning gently from the breast

As every family is unique, the support I provide will be tailored to you and your family. To prepare for our sessions please have your child’s red book available.Assessments will be completed together and care plans will be reviewed to ensure you receive the best quality care.

Experience

I am a qualified Nurse and Health Visitor and I have been working with families for over fifteen years.In 2018 I fulfilled my lifelong ambition and qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).I run several breastfeeding support groups, provide one to one support for mothers with complex breastfeeding challenges and train breastfeeding peer supporters and NHS health professionals.My practice is always up to date and evidence based. I am qualified to help parents recognise the unique skills their baby has been born with (Neonatal Behavioural Observation), positive parenting techniques (Solihull Approach) and developmental assessments (Ages and Stages Questionnaires).

About

Founded 6 years ago by fertility nurse consultant Kate Davies (RN, BSc (Hons), FP Cert ‘Your Fertility Journey’ is an online natural fertility clinic delivering expert advice and support via video consultations.After a 20-year career in the NHS as a specialist nurse and NHS manager in Gynaecology, Sexual and contraceptive health and fertility. Kate, frustrated with the lack of support and high-quality advice for women and couples who were struggling to conceive naturally, founded ‘Your Fertility Journey’. 6 years on, Kate now has thriving practice and a job she loves.‘Your Fertility Journey’ has developed to include a team of dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable specialist all with one goal, to help women successfully navigate their

Approach

Kate and her team of highly skilled nurses offer high quality evidence-based advice to women and couples who are struggling to conceive, to optimise their fertility and coach women whom are going through fertility treatments.The team have wide range experience in women’s health, natural fertility, PCOS, sexual health, IVF, coaching and counselling.During a 45 minute consultation, Kate and her team will:Take a detailed medical historyConduct a lifestyle assessment – this will look at nutrition, occupation, stress, toxins, drugs, alcohol, frequency of sex, exercise, smoking, weight and much moreRecommend and arrange specific blood tests and scans based on needPrivate referral to a Fertility Specialist for tests and treatmentsRecommendations on fertility supplementsTeaching of fertility indicators (temperature, cervical secretion changes, and changes in the position of your cervix throughout the month) to identify ovulation and assess hormonal healthDiagnosing and advising on any potential fertility issuesCommunication with your doctor/specialist as required and to ensure that you are offered the appropriate investigations and treatments within your local area.

Experience

Kate Davies (RN, BSc (Hons), FP Cert is a registered fertility nurse consultant and IVF coach with an honours degree in Sexual Health. She has a private practice in Stamford, Lincolnshire and consults nationwide via online video. Kate is well respected within the fertility community and when not consulting you can find Kate co-hosting The Fertility Podcast.Kate ensures that all her team members are highly skilled and experienced in the field of fertility, and importantly that they have buckets of compassion so they can hold your hand as you navigate the ups and downs of trying to conceive.

Approach

My primary intention is to remove your fears, reduce your overwhelm and unlock your full potential. This is possible through the provision of a safe and inspiring coaching space that will be challenging, exciting and fun. Through the use of powerful and insightful questions, I will motivate and empower you to take that first step. Instead of procrastinating, we will work together to identify what’s stopping you and how you can move forward with a plan of action that’s right for you.

Experience

During my coaching journey, I’ve worked with people from various industries at different points in their career. I’ve been fortunate enough to coach individuals just starting out, as well as those at a leadership level. I recognise the demands that both our personal & professional life can bring and therefore encourage clients to be kind to themselves along the way, whilst still giving them the nudge that’s needed.

Holly empowers her clients to gain clarity on their best way forward and to live in better alignment with their values. Her mission is to create a coaching space in which clients feel seen, heard and understood.

She will help you to deepen your self-knowledge, cultivate your ideas and grow them into realistic goals and plans for the future. Her empowering and action-based coaching style will help you to rediscover your sense of purpose, and unlock the confidence to pursue your goals.

The coaching sessions will give you a structured way to think, pause and reflect in order to grow, changing challenges into opportunities. Holly will help you to find your own path, so you can regain your confidence, redefine your purpose and restore the balance.

About

Holly is no stranger to big life transitions and after building a successful career in marketing and entertainment, she has travelled and worked across three continents, learning new languages and immersing herself in different cultures with her young family across Asia, South America and Europe. She understands the demands that come with balancing family with career, as well as the evolution in values and identity that come with becoming a parent. 

A natural empath, Holly was drawn to coaching after experiencing its transformative power on her own life in China. She encourages her clients to tell their story and works with them to explore and better to understand the events that have bought them to this juncture in life.  Through reflective enquiry and the use of incisive questions she equips her clients with the insights to identify their goals and place them on a path to achieving them. 

Approach

Holly is an experienced and accredited Coach and Mentor, certified at Practitioner level by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). As a person-centred coach, Holly creates a safe and confidential environment for her clients to explore challenges and opportunities.

Holly uses a broad range of coaching models and tools, including GROW, the Skilled Helper, The Wheel of Life and Work, and Values cards. Holly blends these with reflective enquiry and an empathic, intuitive approach to help clients explore their options. Holly’s sessions support clients to create their own goals, focus on action, and to move them closer to the changes they desire.

Experience

Before becoming a coach, Holly built a career in marketing and communications across both private and public sectors, with a focus on entertainment and the arts. Having lived and worked in Argentina, Australia, China, Spain and the UK, she has extensive experienced of working across cultures and breaking down communication barriers. She helps clients working in global teams to understand themselves and their international colleagues better through cultural coaching.

Holly has extensive experience working with clients on big life transitions, from expatriation to return to work from maternity leave, or extended career breaks. She has guided clients on career changes, from development and promotion, to developing portable or flexible careers and providing job search support. She has coached clients through crises, helping them overcome self-limiting beliefs and general overwhelm, building resilience and restoring balance. 

Holly is an EMCC member and committed to her own continual professional development. In early 2023 she will be training on an Emotions Practitioner course, allowing her to focus more deeply on enabling clients to understand and work with their emotions in day to day life.