Writer, Life Coach, Mentor

Is there a creative project that you want to commence, progress or finish, but you can’t seem to find a way to do it? Have you lost faith in your ability to do the thing? Are you feeling burnt out or overwhelmed? Or do you run a small charity and have a job description that it would take five people to manage?If your answer is yes to any of the above, you’re in the right place. I believe that deep down we all know what we need, we just need help identifying it and finding a way to achieve it. I can help you identify the support you need, and find the inner resources to achieve your writing or work goals in a way that nourishes you.

Work with me

CoachingIn my work, the emphasis is on supporting you in finding the answers within yourself to whatever issue you are facing. Using a 'listening heart', I hold the space and provide structure for you to do this. You will leave the session empowered with a plan for how to move forward.I offer single sessions or blocks of 6. I will ask you to come with something in mind to the first session and we will spend some time establishing what you would like to achieve from the coaching.To find out if you would like to work with me, I offer a free 30 minute call to answer any questions you may have. This is also a good opportunity to see whether we are a good fit for each other.MentoringThis is a more long-term approach. I work with you over an extended period, having regular half hour or hour-long sessions to which you bring questions relating to your ongoing project or artistic practice. I share my experience as well as utilising coaching techniques.I work on zoom or can see you face to face at my home in North Norfolk.Fees£50 per hour for both coaching and mentoring. This includes reading up to 5,000 words of your writing before a session, if required. Every additional 1,000 words is £10.

About

I am a writer, public speaker, journalist and campaigner.I have worked in the charity sector in Russia and the UK for 16 years and as a journalist for over 10 years. I have experience of both sides - both working for, and as a trustee for small charities. I am currently Chair of Save Europe's Heritage.Having suffered from burn out a number of times I have cultivated a self-compassionate approach to work and working with others. This is informed and supported by my ongoing recovery work in 12 Step programmes.After a lifetime in big cities, I now live in North Norfolk. I swim in the sea all year round, have a Qigong practice and write everyday (well, almost!) I write a substack on the writing process called Living Writing.In 2025 I completed coaching training with 1st Relational Dynamics. Working with other people, helping them uncover their creative blocks, is deeply rewarding and supports my own writing practice.

Testimonials

Writer - M: 'It was good to talk through things that are important to me and for those things to be taken seriously! It was helpful to work through thoughts and make sense of them. Finally, it’s valuable to have a goal or a plan to work toward.'Director of a charity - H: 'Breaking down tasks into more manageable blocks is helpful – going step by step for blocks of work that otherwise seem impossible to get done.'