Services

Personalised support that combines clinical expertise and coaching strategies to help you build meaningful routines, overcome challenges and thrive in daily life and work.

Unique Approach

Coaching for a Thriving Life

I believe true wellbeing comes from being able to fully engage in the life you desire. Blending the clinical skills of occupational therapy with the empowering tools of transformational coaching, this approach helps you move beyond managing challenges to unlock your full potential.

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession focused on enabling people to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (known as “occupations”). This includes everything from self-care, work and leisure to social participation. Occupational therapists understands the complex interplay between your physical, cognitive, emotional and social wellbeing, and how environmental factors impact your ability to function. We are experts in adapting tasks, modifying environments and teaching compensatory strategies to overcome challenges.

Transformational Coaching is a dynamic partnership designed to empower you to achieve your most important personal and professional goals. A coach acts as a catalyst, helping you to clarify your vision, identify your innate strengths, and set meaningful, actionable objectives. Through powerful questioning and active listening, we guide you in uncovering your own solutions and developing concrete plans. Crucially, a coach provides support, encouragement and accountability, keeping you focused and motivated on your journey towards desired outcomes, always maintaining a future-focused, strengths-based perspective.

Clinical insight + personal empowerment

With expert insight into health, daily life and everyday challenges, I guide a collaborative, client-centred process that empowers you to overcome challenges, build confidence and create meaningful change.

“Doing” that is purposeful and meaningful

Combining clinical insight into health and daily function with a coaching approach that empowers you to take the lead, we’ll reframe challenges into opportunities for meaningful, lasting growth.

Sustainable change through small, manageable shifts

By fostering your self-awareness, problem-solving abilities and intrinsic motivation, I’ll help you build lasting habits and strategies that extend far beyond our sessions.

OT Coaching

Why is Our Approach So Unique?

Traditional therapy often focuses on deficits and recovery. Traditional coaching might lack the clinical depth to understand complex functional limitations. My unique blend of Occupational Therapy and Coaching bridges this gap by:

Holistic Functional Expertise

As an OT, I don’t just ask about your goals; I assess the underlying physical, cognitive, sensory and environmental factors that might be hindering your daily participation. This allows for truly tailored and effective strategies.

Emphasis on “Occupations”

Your ability to engage in your meaningful daily activities is core to what OTs believe. Whether it’s returning to work, managing a household, pursuing a hobby or caring for yourself, we’ll focus on what you want to do and how to make it happen.

Integrated Problem-Solving

Together we’ll move beyond just coping mechanisms. I’ll help you uncover the root causes of challenges and co-create practical, real-world solutions that fit seamlessly into your life.

Empowering Partnership

I don’t prescribe; we partner. You are the expert in your own life and I am your expert guide, providing the structure, insights and accountability to help you achieve your desired outcomes.

Who is Coaching For?

Coaching isn’t about being given advice. It’s about helping you access your own inner wisdom and uncover the solutions that work best for you. A coach acts as a catalyst, offering a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can reflect, challenge limiting beliefs and take purposeful steps forward.We can help:

Regaining independence in daily tasks, returning to work or adapting to new physical limitations.

Developing strategies for fatigue management, pain management, energy conservation and maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle.

Such as retirement, becoming a new parent, navigating significant health changes or adjusting to a new environment and needing to restructure their daily routines.

This includes managing work-related stress, improving productivity, navigating career changes, addressing work-life balance issues or returning to work after a break or illness.

This could involve enhancing productivity, reducing stress, improving sleep habits, building healthier routines or finding greater purpose in their daily activities.

When you know you want to make changes but aren’t sure how to start or sustain momentum.

Seeking strategies to better manage their own well-being while supporting loved ones.

The Transformative Benefits You Can Experience

Increased Independence & Autonomy

Re-engage with hobbies, work, social connections and self-care that bring you joy and purpose.

Reduced Stress & Overwhelm

Learn strategies for better time management, energy conservation and setting healthy boundaries.

Greater Self-Awareness & Confidence

Understand your strengths and limitations, leading to increased self-efficacy and resilience.

Clarity & Direction

Gain a clear vision for your future and a create practical roadmap to get there.

We believe in making our unique services accessible to you, wherever you are.

  • Face-to-Face Appointments: For those living in the beautiful Matlock, Derbyshire area and surrounding communities, I offer in-person sessions tailored to your needs. This allows for direct environmental assessments and hands-on guidance where appropriate.
  • Virtual Appointments: I serve clients across the UK and internationally through secure, convenient virtual sessions. This allows me to connect with you from the comfort of your own home, making our support accessible regardless of your location.

 

Ready to explore how OT Coaching can empower your life? Book a free discovery call today.

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