Qualifications

Using a range of specialist coaching tools and techniques, a Health Coach works with clients to set realistic and achievable goals. We know how the body works, how to create fitness plans and have a good understanding of nutrition. I am trained to educate, empower and support clients to make positive changes to improve their health and take control of their life.

Health coaching enables people to create real change in every aspect of their life. I focus on improving mental health through nutrition, running, developing a positive mindset and general wellness.

This means I can assist with a range of health-related goals including weight loss (or gain), improving fitness, achieving a gym or running goal, improving energy levels, managing stress, digestive problems, detoxification and developing a more positive mindset.

Harnessing the power of the brain has always fascinated me, this qualification took it one step further analysing what mental health actually is on a bio-social level, how poor mental health can occur and how we can support positive mental health systemically. It included your own wellbeing, wellbeing of your friends and colleagues, children and the wider society. I completed this qualification with The UK Body for Mental Health and Wellbeing Leads, approved provider of Senior Mental Health Lead training.

It's all well and good knowing the information and knowledge to 'do to' others, but I want to EMPOWER my clients to understand it themselves by 'doing with'. This course provided the knowledge and confidence to teach adults in any specialty subject area and has enabled me to blend the role of 'coaching' and 'mentoring' for ultimate client results.

(in progress) - Currently, I offer running plans as part of my coaching programmes based off of extensive experience and knowledge I have gained from being within the running community. To hardness this further, I am building on this by gaining my run coaching qualification to evidence my knowledge base in this area.

This is the foundation of who I am. I have been a proud qualified social worker for over a decade, specialising in therapeutic work to support children and adults with disabilities and mental health needs. Though not directly linked to my coaching role in the health and wellness space, the skills from my day job have been invaluable in developing my unique coaching offer.