At the same time, I committed to the practice of welcoming self-doubt in my own life, allowing it to be my guide. And this journey has taken me to unexpected places.

I had an uncomfortable realisation when I noticed the presence of trauma in clients. In reality, it had always been there, I only recognised it because I had been doing my own trauma work.

This realisation caused me to step back from the work to consider how I could move forward. Whilst I was committed to the practice, I didn’t know if I had the capability to do this work.

I have delved into the field of trauma and found it a fascinating and rewarding human journey. I learned that the key to coaching and trauma is to develop trust with our own inner guide. We do this whilst acknowledging and including all the tricky parts of ourselves.

I realised that self-doubt is the portal that takes us into that space and brings us the opportunity to create this new relationship with ourselves. 

As well as being an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation, I have worked with modalities including Family Constellations, IOPT, and iRest® Yoga Nidra. Principles from  these areas inform my approach. 

My influences in this field include Julia Vaughan Smith, Vivian Broughton, Dr Richard Miller (iRest), Prof Franz Ruppert, Dr Gabor Mate, Dr Stephen Porges, & Deb Dana (amongst others). 

In March 2021, I met the requirements to become an iRest® Yoga Nidra Level One Meditation Teacher. My approach integrates coaching and co-meditation techniques to tune in with the wisdom of the body.