​​My coaching practice today has ultimately grown out of my own need to understand myself and my life. I spent many years raising children, having studied languages at university which I used in my early career. Later I explored various professions in Art and Sustainability, and always nurtured a lifelong interest in psychology and personal development. I naturally leant into self-help books during the difficult teenage years and, later, inspired by the example of my Jungian Psychotherapist father, embarked on 6 years of Jungian psychotherapy.

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In the end it was an MSc in Sustainability which I completed in 2016 which helped me understand the connection between all my interests. Suddenly I saw the importance of human development - of self-understanding - as key to our sustainable future: to quote Marie-Louise Von Franz, "There is no difficulty that does not stem, ultimately, from ourselves" so we need to know what we are dealing with! The ability to respond creatively to life and to play a little is equally as important in creating the life and future we want. It helps us lighten up and, so, let the light in. Coaching keeps me learning about myself and others and, I hope, helps others do the same. 

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​​Since completing my masters, I completed my diploma in Professional Coaching, certificates in Process Oriented Psychology and Facilitation. My coaching work in recent years has developed to include working neurodivergent people, especially those with dyslexia, autism and ADHD and this has added a rich new element to my practice. ​

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When I am not coaching, I draw portraits and often have various other art and writing projects on the go.