Beyond the Behaviour

About

We all develop patterns in the way we think, respond and behave. Some may support us for a time, while others can begin to hold us back or no longer fit with the way we want to live.

 

Understanding these patterns can be useful, but the focus of my work is not about dwelling on what has gone wrong; it is about looking at where you are now and what you would like to move towards.

 

Coaching provides a positive, collaborative space to explore what matters to you and what you would like to be different. Together, we can identify your values, strengths and priorities, establish realistic goals, and develop practical steps towards them.

 

My work draws on behavioural health and recovery coaching techniques, including motivational interviewing, goal setting, values-based work and relapse-prevention strategies where appropriate. Rather than telling you what you should do, I support you in exploring your own motivation, developing confidence in your choices and finding practical ways to create the changes that are important to you.

 

You do not need to be in recovery or facing a major crisis to benefit from this kind of support. You may simply feel stuck, want to change a habit or behaviour, be adjusting to a new stage of life, or want greater structure, direction and accountability.

 

Coaching is not therapy or counselling. It is a forward-focused process centred on where you are now, where you would like to be, and the steps that can help you move in that direction.

 

Experience & Training

Alongside my own lived experience, I have several years of professional experience supporting people within a residential treatment setting, as well as working independently with individuals on a one-to-one basis in their own homes.

 

I hold a qualification in Applied Behavioural Health & Recovery Coaching, with training that includes motivational interviewing, goal setting, relapse prevention, values-based work and person-centred approaches to supporting meaningful change.

 

I also bring a diverse professional background in personal training, creative practice and photography. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the relationship between physical wellbeing, emotional health, self-expression and meaningful activity.

 

My experience includes facilitating creative activities within a treatment-centre environment. Creativity can provide a valuable space for self-expression, building confidence, exploring identity and reconnecting with interests that bring a sense of purpose and enjoyment. This is not offered as art therapy, but as a creative and supportive tool that can be incorporated where it feels appropriate for the individual.

 

With a background in personal training, movement and physical activity can also form part of a wider approach to wellbeing. When appropriate, physical activity can support healthy routines, confidence, energy and a stronger connection between physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Together, these areas complement my recovery and behavioural health work, allowing me to take a person-centred approach that considers the whole person their strengths, interests, goals, wellbeing and the practical tools that can support meaningful and sustainable change.