ABOUT ME
‘Emotion and cognition undefined and unexplored drive every decision we make. We either develop self-awareness or these things will control us.’ - Brene Brown
I have always been curious about how different people think and behave and fascinated with the relationships that people form, not only with others but also with themselves.
I am passionate about my role as a Life Coach, helping people to find their purpose and live a more fulfilled life.
I support my clients to find emotional balance, gain self-awareness and think more clearly about what they want to achieve. This empowering process inevitably leads to increased self-worth and a strong sense of personal agency and direction.
I have personally experienced the powerful shifts that can be achieved through coaching, and I believe that it is only when we make the unconscious conscious that we give ourselves the opportunity to truly understand what’s going on. My additional training in counselling skills brings depth and knowledge to the work that I do and really helps my clients to see what’s getting in the way of their progress.
I am a creative, and some of my work involves helping other creatives with a specific challenge they are facing related to their projects/endeavours. I landed my first record deal aged 19 as a singer-songwriter and recording artist for a major label, and since then, I have worked with some of the best songwriters and producers in the industry. I feel strongly about staying in touch with that part of myself, and alongside Coaching, I continue to write pop and dance songs from my home studio in Suffolk.
I have also worked as a mentor and teacher, helping musicians and recording artists create albums and prepare for tv, radio and live performances.
Everyone is unique. I will work with you to take ownership, build your confidence, and find the clarity and state of being necessary for you to progress.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Life Coach, gaining an IFC Accredited Certificate in Life Coaching from Pure Coaching Academy London.
Foundation certificate for counselling skills from WPF Therapy Centre in London.
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills from The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling in London
SANE UK mental health charity, achieved 200 hours providing emotional support, information and guidance to anyone affected by mental illness.
I am a trainee psychodynamic counsellor, pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Manor House Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre (MHCPC).
I began sessions with Kirsten when I was feeling seriously stuck in my career, I knew in an abstract way what it was I wanted to do, the things I needed to get there, but I hadn't had the courage or conviction to really go for it. It was refreshing to be able to say anything I was feeling and know that I would not be judged or misunderstood and that we could use these feelings as building blocks towards new possibilities. By the end of each session, I felt a clarity in the chaos and a new strength to take on the task ahead!
Ella - Author / Playwright