Where are you based? I am based in a small town called Mildenhall, in Suffolk, where I see clients via online platforms such as Zoom/Skype/Teams. However, I am currently looking to secure a consulting office to enable face-2-face coaching sessions with my clients.

What do you love about The Thrive Programme? This is simple... I love how empowering The Thrive Programme is! I was introduced to the Programme by a friend at a time when I was suffering with my own mental health challenges and from my first session with my Coach I was empowered to make changes in my life – and I did. The Thrive Programme is so unique in its delivery, that as the Client you are being educated so you understand how you have ended up in the place you are in, rather than talking about your problems through streams of tears and feeling worse for it (yep – I’ve been there too!). As soon as you start to understand yourself, you know the changes you need to make in order to create the life you want – that’s powerful!

What did you do before you became a Coach? I have worked in various corporate roles over the years, but I have always been fascinated by human behaviour, which led me to study Psychology at The Open University as a part-time student. I had already been through The Thrive Programme at this point and knew that my long-term goal was to pursue a career as a Thrive Programme Coach® so that I could help as many people overcome their mental health symptoms – and here we are!

What do you do when you're not working? When I’m not seeing Clients you will find me in the gym, lifting weights! I have been weight training for a couple of years now and I find the benefits, both physically and mentally, really rewarding. I’m also a total foodie, so when I’m not training, I’m usually eating – I think I’ve struck a good balance there! I have a young family, so spending time with them during the weekends is also top of the list.

An interesting fact? I am a proud cancer survivor!

Anything else? I am keen to work with people affected by cancer; from those just receiving their diagnosis who are about to start their journey, to those currently going through treatment, as well as those that have been discharged from the medical system and need a little help adjusting to life without cancer. That last point sounds weird, I know – but just because the physical battle (treatment) has been successful, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the psychological aspect has followed. I personally suffered with my mental health post-treatment; if only the Thrive Programme had been around back then!

What languages do you speak? English.