Anna
Hello, I’m Anna and I’m really glad you’re here.
I’ve always been intrigued by human behaviour – what makes us tick, why we make the decisions we do, and how our behaviour patterns shape our lives.
Even when I wasn’t formally studying social sciences, counselling or coaching, I found myself drawn instinctively to the world of personal and professional development.
But the problem with my earlier life, was that I didn’t understand what my core values were – let alone act on them. I didn’t understand the power of gut feeling, or have any self-compassion for past traumas or tricky family dynamics. And so I buried my head in the sand and made sure I kept busy doing what I felt I should do, not what my nervous system or my values were calling for.
I worked in lifestyle and consumer PR agencies, co-founded a property development company, ran an online magazine, and raised two children – but with many bumps along the road.
A personal turning point came when I confronted my unhappiness. I couldn’t continue life as it was, despite how rosey it may have appeared from the outside. My desire to lean into work and lifestyle pursuits that made me tick was not just a ‘nice to have’, it was critical for my well-being.
After researching a few Personal Development Coaches, and after a few introductory calls, I found someone who truly “got” me – someone who listened objectively and empathetically, yet wasn’t afraid to challenge me – the best kind!
Over six transformative months, I unearthed a set of personal values that I had previously ignored; identified long-held limiting beliefs that held me back from progressing both professionally and personally; and unexpectedly uncovered money trauma I had not yet processed.
My experience led me to writing again, to study money behaviours in more depth, and to communicate my wants and needs more clearly. And in the longer term, it led me to re-train in the disciplines of Person-Centred Transformative Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Behavioural Money Coaching.
Today, I’m fortunate to work with ambitious individuals from all walks of life, using an integrative approach to help clients move forward with clarity, perspective, and motivation.
I treat each client with the respect they deserve, taking into account their unique circumstances, and making sure I give them the best of what I’ve learned – both professionally and personally.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my no-nonsense approach; I’m not one for coaching buzzwords and prefer to jump straight into the nitty-gritty. I don’t tell you what to do, but I will challenge you when needed, steering you toward a place where you feel confident in your own convictions.
I help clients work on a wide range of issues, from relationships and careers, to money challenges and troubles with confidence.
The beauty of coaching is that you already hold the answers; my role is to help you see them clearly and work with you to develop a plan of action that suits you – and all that you come with.
I won’t promise to solve all your problems, but I do promise you’ll leave our sessions with a renewed sense of perspective and a clearer plan of how to reach the life you want.
Qualifications
ACC level accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)Certified Money Coach (CMC)® with the Money Coaching Institute*Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching with Animas Centre for Coaching
Certified NLP Practitioner with the The NLP SchoolCounselling & Counselling Skills Diploma from Birkbeck UniversityBA Hons (First Class) in Sociology with Politics from Kingston UniversityTrained Listening Volunteer with the Samaritans charity
*Whilst financially informed, my services are free from financial advice.Insurance
I am comprehensively covered by Personal Indemnity & Professional Liability Insurance.
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