How often should we meet for coaching?

I usually recommend taking 2 or 3 weeks between sessions, so that you have time to process anything that comes up, or consider taking any actions that you feel moved to after the session. However, you may feel that a shorter or longer interval is better for you, which I am happy to accommodate.

How can I pay?

Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card payment when booking through the site.

Where do sessions take place?

The majority of my sessions are done online via Zoom. However, if you are based in or around Cambridge and would like to arrange a face to face session feel free to get in touch to discuss the options

What if coaching isn't working for me?

I always want my clients to feel empowered. If at any point you start to feel that the coaching isn't right for you, or that we aren't fitting well, I would love for you to let me know so that we can see if there are any adjustments that might help. Sometimes you need time to build trust and start seeing the results of any changes that you make. Ultimately though, if the sessions are not working for you, you can decide not to continue at any point.

Can your coach give you medical advice?

Although I am a doctor, when we meet during our coaching sessions I will be working only as a coach and these sessions won’t be for medical assessment or giving medical advice. Naturally any health issues that you have may come up during our session if they are impacting your life, and if I feel from our conversation that you need to speak to a different professional such as a doctor or a therapist I will always let you know.

What is the difference between coaching and counselling?

You may find that coaching is more focused on the present and the future than some types of counselling. Of course we may talk about your past as your experiences in life help to shape your beliefs and who you are as a person. However, we are not approaching coaching from the perspective of you being “broken” or “needing to be fixed”, simply exploring your thoughts and belief systems, and how that may shape the way that you respond to certain situations or challenges. Some coaching methods do also pull from psychological practices such as cognitive behavioural coaching, and positive psychology and I like to use these in my coaching practice.