When I was 17 I met the most inspiring person I’ve ever encountered, Dr Hans Schauder, a retired counsellor & all round phenomenal person, who I had the pleasure of working for in his old age. His quality of listening & warm presence was so profound it stays with me more 20 years since his death. A true inspiration. My choice of degree, additional courses & work have all been centred on people and specifically how their minds work & how the power of human relationships can be transformative. I have 2 decades of experience of support work with many different client groups such as those with mental health problems, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, children & teenagers with special needs, older people as well as those with substance use issues. My interest has always been on how to help a client to achieve their own goals and become as self sufficient as possible with a true sense of autonomy. This goal led me to study counselling skills and most recently to train as a personal and professional coach through barefoot coaching. I am super excited about coaching as a career path as it feels like I’m finally home and I love nothing more than working collaboratively with a person towards their own goals. I’m passionate about all things psychology, coaching, relationships & self development.