Reconnect with yourself. Shape a future that feels right.
SUPPORTING WOMEN
Life can be difficult for women. If you've spent years putting everyone else first, coaching gives you a safe, judgement-free space to understand yourself, move beyond what's holding you back and make choices that feel right for you.
You don't have to have everything figured out.
Many women come to me feeling stuck, uncertain or a little lost. Perhaps something has changed, or perhaps nothing has and that's the problem. Having faced many of the same struggles myself, I listen without judgement, so you feel properly heard, perhaps for the first time in a long while. Then, together, we find a way forward that feels right for you.
Coaching is a conversation with a purpose. It gives you time and space to step back from everyday life, think about what really matters to you and decide what you'd like to change.
I'm not here to give advice or tell you what to do. Through careful listening and questions, we explore your values, priorities and hopes, and you find your own answers. You stay in control of the direction of every session.
Because I've lived through many of the same challenges, I can also offer mentoring: sharing what I've learned, when it helps. Most women find a mix of the two works best.
What is coaching?
Is coaching therapy?
Not quite. Coaching looks mainly at where you are now and where you'd like to go.
It can be deeply reflective, but it isn't a replacement for counselling or therapy.
I'm working towards qualifying as a psychotherapist, so in time I'll be able to offer therapeutic support too.
Who I work with
I work with women at significant points of change. You might feel stuck, uncertain or low in confidence, and want somewhere safe to work out what you really want.
Work and career
Changing direction, stepping up, or returning after a break. We'll get clear on what you want from work and the confidence to go for it.
Menopause and women's health
For some women perimenopause passes quietly; for others it's life-changing. As a Henpicked-trained menopause champion, I'll help you find your groove again.
Relationships and family
Partners, parents, children, friends, colleagues, and the pain of estrangement. Relationships follow patterns, and patterns can change.
Mum guilt and the empty nest
I'm a mum of four grown-up children, and I know the guilt never fully leaves, nor does the ache when they fly. There is light and life on the other side.
Midlife
If you're lost in the sea of midlife and wondering who you are now, coaching can help you find your bearings and a direction that excites you.
Confidence and imposter syndrome
Understanding why you put everyone else first, setting kinder boundaries and learning to back yourself.
Ways to work with me
One-to-one
Hour-long sessions, online or face to face in my coaching room in Medway. Evening appointments available, and I'm happy to work across time zones.
Groups and workshops
Small group coaching and workshops on confidence, wellbeing, journalling and Ikigai. Email me to hear about the next one.
Women's circles
Coming soon: a regular, gentle gathering where women connect, share and feel less alone. Register your interest and I'll let you know first.
How it works
1. A free, relaxed chat
A 30-minute call to talk about what's going on and whether coaching feels right. No pressure, no obligation.
2. Agree what suits you
We agree the number of sessions together. Booking is online and your video link arrives with your confirmation.
3. Do the work, together
In sessions you'll be heard, understood and gently challenged. In between, you'll have things to reflect on and try.
What clients say
"Shelley is a very professional, compassionate and empathetic coach who takes time to fully understand what you are looking to gain."
Coaching client
"It was invaluable. I'm a lot calmer, focused and happier. It has given me the confidence to move on from my current role into another one."
Workshop attendee
"I felt heard, understood, and she was able to challenge me in positive ways."
Coaching client and accredited counsellor
Questions women often ask
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you bring. Many women find three to six sessions a good start, and we'll review as we go.
Online or in person?
Whichever feels best. I see women face to face in Medway, Kent, and online anywhere in the world.
What if I don't know what I want?
That's completely fine, and very common. Working it out together is often the first part of coaching.
