I am a warm and wise life coach using journaling to underpin personal development. I have thirty-six years of experience in journaling, and have been hosting journaling workshops since 2018. As a coach I bring a wealth of enthusiasm and creativity around this unique tool for self-exploration.
My guiding purpose is to share learning, and my work is embedded with the following values:
- Authenticity – dedication to one’s own truth
- Warmth – grounded in generosity and kindness
- Creativity – playing with beauty and imagination
- Perseverance – embracing courage and risk
My qualifications include:
- Diploma in Transformational Coaching (Animas Coaching)
- Diploma in Journal Therapy (Centre of Excellence)
- Certificate in Climate Change Coaching (Climate Change Coaches)
- Certificate in Bibliotherapy, Literature and Mental Health (Book Therapy)
- Certificate in Mental Health First Aid (Newby Core)
- MSc in Information Analysis (Robert Gordon University)
- MEd in Children’s Literature (Xavier University)
- BA in English Literature (University of Iowa)
- Member of Lapidus UK (promoting writing for wellness)
- Member of International Association of Journal Writers
- Member of Climate Coaching Alliance
You can read my cv here. I am based in Edinburgh, Scotland and work collaboratively with small groups and one-to-one: please do get in touch if you’d like to find out more.