Hi! I’m Julie.
I’m passionate about people feeling seen, heard, understood and accepted for the unique individual they are.
This is also something the parents I work with want for their children but the realities and pressures of family life in the modern world can make that tricky. Supporting your child, especially if they find everyday expectations difficult can be hard and lonely.
My own journey into parenting was back to front – I was a foster carer for 7 years along with my husband, Steve. Our first “child” was 17 and our second was 14! These experiences plus having my own birth children who are now 9 and 11 have taught me there really is no one size fits all. We’ve had many moments feeling stuck, misunderstood, frustrated and exhausted over the years.
In those challenging times having a safe space to talk, reflect, step back and access our expertise on our children has consistently made a huge difference to our experience of family life. When we had support as parents we were better able to support our children and family life was calmer and happier.
It’s why doing this work matters so much to me. When you feel calmer and clearer your whole family will reap the benefit and you’ll enjoy this precious time together so much more.
About Me Professionally
It might also help you to know I’m a qualified coach. I trained with the Coaching Academy and I’m an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Accredited Coach. As part of my ongoing professional accountability and development I am a member of the Association for Coaching and have regular supervision.
My coaching experience includes both adults and young people from many walks of life. A significant number of the people I work with are neurodivergent. I offer coaching for self funded clients and for organisations looking to offer coaching to employees or other stakeholders.
Many of the parents I work with are navigating the challenges of a neurodiverse family. I also still regularly work with young people in a local independent school which offers bespoke education. This includes young people with EHCPs so I am very familiar with the SEND system and its challenges!
As well as my fostering experience, prior to coaching I worked as a teacher for many years in a pupil referral unit educating young people who had struggled in the mainstream system. Throughout my career I’ve worked with young people with additional challenges including trauma, social and emotional difficulties, neurodivergence and often a complex mix of all of these!
