Where are you based? I am based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, however I see most of my clients via zoom allowing me to see clients from all over the world. I do offer face to face sessions in Salisbury.
What do you love about The Thrive Programme? I am so so passionate about the Thrive Programme, and love everything about it. It takes mental health, something that everyone says is so complex, and makes it so simple. It's completely different to anything else out there, which is brilliant as for me nothing else worked (and I tried EVERYTHING). It's fun, empowering, evidenced based, easy and does what it says in the title... teaches you how to truly THRIVE.
What did you do before you became a Coach? I was a personal trainer and fitness instructor. I will always be really passionate about all sports (especially football) and the Thrive Programme allowed me to start enjoying sport again.
What do you do when you're not working? As you know I'm really interested in sport, so you'll either find me in the gym or on the football pitch. To relax I enjoy spending time with friends either at the cinema or in the beer garden (if the sun is out), however I'm always excited to try anything new. There's nothing more rewarding than being able to say 'yes' to things that you would have previously avoided.
An interesting fact? When I worked as a Personal Trainer, one of my first clients was 99 years old.
What languages do you speak? English.
What hours do you work? Monday to Friday 9-5.
MORE ABOUT James...



scored while playing football

scoring in (and winning) the cup final

after completing the course and being
able to do what I enjoy again.

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