11/09/2026
Hello lovely people
It's been nearly 10 years since I launched my coaching business and I love the work I do helping children through big emotions, anxiety, school struggles, and confidence wobbles. Where else can you see a change in as little as 20 minutes and get to blend three things you love - wellbeing coaching, theatre and storytelling, and working with young people?
The feedback from the countless families and schools I have helped in the past decade has been fab, from running interactive assemblies with 170 primary school children, term-long SEND group workshops, staff INSET, Scout and Guide sessions, right through to my private 1:1 coaching where children have told me I have quite literally saved them when nothing else had worked...
BUT running a solo coaching practice in the current climate is incredibly tough.
Behind the scenes, I have spent the past few months trying to reach new local parents and schools, build relationships with organisations, printing and distributing updated copy, attending conferences, and trying to post on community pages. Rarely are posts successful in getting past admins (yes, reason unknown despite me asking); 99% of the time, I do not even receive a response from organisations who have shown interest in collaborating; and it's becoming harder (nearly impossible) to connect with the families who absolutely need me.
I hold on to the fact I know I'm needed because we're in a mental health crisis and feedback has shown I bring the results in helping children feel seen and heard, and also in bringing about positive change for families and schools. I wouldn't have continued for a decade otherwise.
But I have to balance that with the reality of where the business is, and right now, my back is against the wall.
To be fair to myself and those around me, I have to be realistic. Unless I can secure further regular clients to work with in the next couple of weeks, I will be looking at closing the doors to my coaching practice.
Before I make that final decision, I'm giving it one last push.
If your child is struggling with school refusal, anger, or anxiety, let's talk. If you're a parent (or group of parents) wanting access to my Rupture to Repair workshop, drop me a line. Or if you know a school or organisation that would like staff support, INSET, 1:1 or group coaching for children or staff, I am here. Let's have that conversation and see how I can help. I may not be the right fit, but equally I could be just what you need and you've not realised it yet.
To everyone that has supported the business over the years, especially since day one, you have been amazing. I can't thank you enough, but as I can't bypass gatekeepers, algorithms change, and can't even post flyers on some of our community boards locally, your ongoing support is one of the final things I'm relying on.
If you have benefitted from my help over the years, know someone who has, or have simply enjoyed being part of the journey, please share this post today (or any of the others if there's another post you prefer). You might just help me reach that one family or organisation who needs this lifeline at a crucial point.
Thank you for reading, and for all your support ❤️
