ABOUT ME
I am a little bit different to other coaches
I find the health and wellness world a curious place to work, in some ways. There is an expectation that you will want to know lots about me, and I would be happy to share that.
The thing is, I am a pretty private person, and not a fan of social media. I am far more comfortable talking about myself in personal conversation with you, rather than waffling on here.
What is crucial though, is that for us to coach together, we connect. Even online, we need to have a connection. And for that to happen, you DO need to know a little about me, to take this to the next stage.
So here goes.
Some background stuff
I have always been fascinated by food, and how people eat. Perhaps because my own uncomfortable journey started, I think, about age 5, dieting by age 12.
This fascination with food hasn't gone away, yet I proud to say the discomfort around it has. This pre-ocupation though has been joined by the other pillars of wellness - movement, sleep, stress. Food isn't everything - although I wholly understand my clients who feel like it is, at the start of our coaching.
In midlife, I am grateful to move my body everyday, in different way. This has been INCREDIBLY helpful for me on my journey to a better place. Getting a late diagnosis of both Autism and ADHD (so that makes me AuDHD), and no longer drinking alcohol, are also parts of my jigsaw.
The practical bits about me now
Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in my 20s, I then completed, in my 40s all the skills you can see below. My first client was me. Particularly on the question of 'why isn't this (thing that isn't doing me any good) enough for me, why do I always want more?'
My diversity of skills reflects my neurodiversity. In my week I like to fire up both sides of my brain - the side that seeks creativity, conversation, emotion. And the other side that wants solitude, regular work routines, and attention to detail.
The day to day bits are that I am a post-menopausal Mum with 2 grown up kids, I live in Newton Abbot in Devon, I try daily to get out into green or blue space somewhere there. I love my garden, my cat, batch cooking and reading. I worry about the world, and limit my exposure to bad news, I try to do my bit.
Enough for now, for you to decide whether to reach out. Happy to share more, if you like, on a call.
But really, this is about YOU. Not me. I am here to help YOU achieve what you want to achieve; I can be your guide, coach, mentor, supporter, if you think we can be a good fit.
Qualifications
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Integrated Nutrition Health Coach. Qualifi accredited.
Performance Training Academy
Diploma in Personal Training and Gym Instructing
The Health Sciences Academy
Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner Diploma
Understanding Your Eating - Julia Buckroyd
Licensed Practitioner for individuals and groups.
The Centre for Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating Practitioner
National Centre for Eating Disorders
Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity
British Psychological Society accredited
Institute of Health Sciences
Certificate in Stress Management
Culinary Medicine College
Diploma in Culinary Medicine
CMA, FNTP, IPHM & FHT accredited
Neurodiversity, Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Extended Diploma in Neurodiversity, Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Further Training
Centre for Addiction Recovery Training
Recovery Coach Academy
Professor Julia Buckroyd Training
Advanced Certificate in Eating Disorders
Dr Helen McCarthy
The Psychology of Weight Loss.
Eating Disorders RD PRO
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders
London Centre for Intuitive Eating
Applying Intuitive Eating and Non Diet approaches in Practice.
Burrell Education
3rd Age Woman Menopause Transition
Institute of Optimum Nutrition
Overcoming stress and building resilience
Menopause Movement
Professional Development Training and member of the Menopause Movement Network
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy / Coaching
The Link Centre / Contextual Consulting
Burrell Education
MenoStrength